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Humane Society of Greater Rochester

HAVE AN ANIMAL EMERGENCY?

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Make a difference every day—join the team at Lollypop Farm and help change the lives of animals and people!

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Give a lifesaving gift today.

Adopt Give a homeless pet a home.
Give Help support Lollypop Farm by donating, fostering, and more.
Events Check out what’s going on around the area and at the Lollypop Farm.
Blog Read up on helpful and newsworthy articles about all-things animals.

IMPACT

Because of You
Lollypop Farm set out with a new strategic plan in 2018, and since then we, too, have made a miraculous transformation. Our save rate is now over 90% for cats and dogs, a high standard in the animal welfare community. This achievement is not only representative of thousands of lives saved, but it also illustrates the effort devoted to every single pet in our care.

PROTECTING PETS

3,585

CALLS

for service were investigated by Humane Law Enforcement in 2024.

HELPING MORE PETS

9,123

SURGERIES

the Lollypop Farm Veterinary team

performed to help pets in the

shelter and our community in 2024.

SAVING LIVES

4,093

PETS

received a second chance in 2024.

553 animals received behavior

modification training to help

overcome challenges to adoption.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

2,448

ANIMALS

received individualized support

through the foster care

program in 2024.

Join us for events full of fun and you’ll be making a
difference for pets in need!

FEATURED EVENTS

Mar 29

Dog Behavior 101
Saturday, March 29th • 10 AM – 12 PM Lollypop Farm

This introductory course focuses on dog body language using the TEMP acronym (Tails, Ears/Eyes, Mouth, and Posture). Most of us know that when a dog wags their tail, it means

Apr 05

Pet First Aid & CPR
Saturday, April 5th • 10 AM – 12 PM Lollypop Farm

Learn lifesaving skills to help protect your furry family member. This class is designed to help pet owners provide temporary, urgent care to pets until they can reach a veterinary

Apr 19

Dog Behavior 101
Saturday, April 19th • 10 AM – 12 PM Lollypop Farm

This introductory course focuses on dog body language using the TEMP acronym (Tails, Ears/Eyes, Mouth, and Posture). Most of us know that when a dog wags their tail, it means

Apr 26

Pokes for Pets: Flash Tattoo Fundraiser for Lollypop Farm
Saturday, April 26th • 12 AM – 11 PM Lollypop Farm

The Lollypop Farm Professionals Present... Pokes for Pets: Flash Tattoo Fundraiser for Lollypop Farm Saturday, 4/26/25 Get ready for some awesome ink for a great cause! Talented tattoo artists are whipping

The latest

News and stories

Feb 14, 2025 The Rising Threat of Avian Flu: What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know

Recently, 50 snow geese were found dead on Seneca Lake along the border of Ontario and Yates County. These geese are currently being tested for bird flu, raising concerns about the spread of avian influenza (HPAI) across the region. With egg prices soaring and the threat of avian flu increasing nationwide, many people are considering…

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Nov 19, 2024 Temporary Home, Forever Difference: The Rewards of Dog Fostering.

What if the biggest difference you make this year comes with wagging tails and grateful eyes? The rewards of fostering a dog are numerous. But sometimes, finding the right family can be difficult. A pet may have very specific needs that not all families can meet. Some may need medications on a schedule, and others…

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Oct 28, 2024 Love Doesn’t Have an Age

With her adorable smile and energetic attitude, you would never know that Princess is a 14-year-old dog. Because many families tend to prefer younger pets at adoption, sweet seniors like Princess often wait longer before they find a place to call home. But Princess’ mom, Tawyna, would disagree. She is all too happy to explain…

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