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Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has been helping animals and people since 1873. Support from the community enables over 115 staff members and more than 800 volunteers to care for around 10,000 homeless and abused animals each year. Lollypop Farm is the largest animal welfare organization in the Greater Rochester region and is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach, and the prevention of cruelty.
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PRESS RELEASES
Lollypop Farm Welcomes New Board Member Richard Allen
Date: October 22, 2024
‘Kitten Season’ Continues to Overload Local Animal Shelters
Date: October 17, 2024
Lollypop Farm Receives Grant from the Grey Muzzle Foundation for Senior Dog Adoptions
Date: July 25, 2024
John F. Wegman Fund Invests in Lollypop Farm Education
Date: July 9, 2024
Lollypop Farm Provides Vital Preventative Care through Summer Community Events
Date: June 12, 2024
Lollypop Farm Humane Law Enforcement Makes Arrest in Case Involving Reptile Rescue
Date: May 22, 2024
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Lollypop Farm to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in the Greater Rochester Community
Date: April 9, 2024
Rochester Resident Facing Charges for Kittens Abandoned in Dumpster
Date: March 21, 2024
Rochester Area Community Foundation Gonsenhauser Family Fund Invests $5,000 in the Farm Animal Rescue Program
Date: February 2, 2024
Lollypop Farm Vice-President & COO Earns Elite Animal Welfare Certification
Date: January 19, 2024
Lollypop Farm Welcomes New Board Member: Jesse Cramer
Date: January 18, 2024
Orleans County Woman Convicted in Case Involving Neglected Horses
Date: November 17, 2023
Lollypop Farm finds homes for nearly 200 animals for Clear the Shelter Week
Date: July 17, 2023
Lollypop Farm Receives $10k Grant to Help Senior Dogs Find Homes
Date: July 13, 2023
National NonProfit Petco Love Invests In Lollypop Farm’s Lifesaving Mission for Pets In the Greater Rochester Area
Date: April 26, 2023
Lollypop Farm Exhibit Commemorating its 150th Anniversary Opens at the Rundel Library
Date: March 21, 2023
Lollypop Farm Hosts Special “Clear the Kennels” Dog Adoption Event This Weekend
Date: November 3, 2022
Lollypop Farm Walk For The Animals At Barktober Fest Raises $187,440 To Help Pets In Need
Date: October 18, 2022
Lollypop Farm awarded a grant from the Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA)
Date: October 5, 2022
Lollypop Farm Welcomes New Board Members: Jamie Frumusa and Reverend Alton L. Byrd, Sr.
Date: July 13, 2022
Lollypop Farm Humane Law Enforcement Brings 9 Additional Charges of Animal Cruelty Against Local Animal Exhibitor
Date: May 18, 2022
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Lollypop Farm To Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in The Greater Rochester Area
Date: May 10, 2022
Lollypop Farm Humane Law Enforcement Arrest Suspect After Reports Of Animal Abuse On Iroquois St.
Date: March 25, 2022
Gonsenhauser Family Fund Invests in the Farm Animal Rescue Program at Lollypop Farm
Date: March 22, 2022
Lollypop Farm Humane Law Enforcement Arrest Local Animal Exhibitor on Animal Cruelty Charges
Date: March 18, 2022
John F. Wegman Fund Invests in Lollypop Farm Humane Education Program: $5,000 grant will support anti-bullying curriculum
Date: January 11, 2022
Lollypop Farm Seeking Dog Adopters as Shelter Cares for 100 Dogs: 50% off Dog adoptions extended through the month of January
Date: January 4, 2022
Lollypop Farm Welcomes New Board Members: Henry Bober, Dejan Jozic, and Diane McCue
Date: September 20, 2021
Newly Named Petco Love Invests In Lifesaving Work Of Lollypop Farm
Date: April 23, 2021
Henrietta Resident To Face Charges For Striking Dog Outside Veterinary Clinic
Date: April 19, 2021
Arrest Made Following Discovery Of Over 100 Cats At Perinton House Fire
Date: April 1, 2021
Man Arrested for Punching Dog in Henrietta Store
Date: March 31, 2021
Lollypop Farm Celebrates Surpassing 90% Save Rate
Date: January 12, 2020
Lollypop Farm Announces Reward In Animal Abuse Investigation
Date: August 19, 2020
Lollypop Farm Reminds Pet Owners Of The Dangers Associated With Hot Cars
Date: August 12, 2020
The Grey Muzzle Organization Awards $7,500 to Lollypop Farm
Date: August 11, 2020
Lollypop Farm Announces New Vision and Mission Statements
Date: August 5, 2020
Petco Foundation Awards $7,500 to Lollypop Farm
Date: July 22, 2020
Rochester Woman Facing Charges of Animal Abuse
Date: March 25, 2020
Lollypop Farm Temporarily Limiting Services in Response to Community Health Concerns
Date: March 15, 2020
Lollypop Farm Waiving Adoption Fees
Date: March 13, 2020
Lollypop Farm Pilots New Pet Sleepover Program
Date: November 26, 2019
Lollypop Farm Limiting Dog Admissions Due to Kennel Renovations
Date: September 12, 2019
The Grey Muzzle Organization Awards $7,500 to Lollypop Farm
Date: August 15, 2019
Lollypop Farm Launches Animal Crime Intervention Program
Date: June 19, 2019
A Paws for Improvement
Date: April 29, 2019
PetSmart Charities® Awards $30,000 To Lollypop Farm
Date: February 15, 2019
Webster Resident Arrested for Animal Cruelty
Date: February 14, 2019
Lollypop Farm delivers extraordinary care for thousands of community pets in need
Date: January 16, 2019
Hot Weather Alert for Pets from Lollypop Farm
Date: June 29, 2018
Keeping pets safe during a power outage
Date: March 10, 2017
Lollypop Farm Holds Dedication for New Equine Training and Rehabilitation Center
Date: October 27, 2016
Lollypop Farm Builds New Equine Training and Rehabilitation Arena to Boost Horse Adoptions
Date: June 23, 2016
ASPCA® Awards $125,000 to Lollypop Farm
Date: June 16, 2016
A Confluence of Compassion for Animals
Date: May 31, 2016
Lollypop Farm Raises $271,384 to Help Pets in Need
Date: April 16, 2016
Lollypop Farm Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Tails of Hope Telethon
Date: April 5, 2016
Lollypop Farm steps up fight against animal cruelty
Date: March 10, 2016
IN THE NEWS
Lollypop Farm reduces dog adoption fees for the holiday season
Source: Evan Bourtis News10NBC – Date: December 13, 2023
Keeping your pets stress-free this holiday season
Source: Taylor Mullifgan WROC – Date: December 13, 2023
Shelter Dog’s Face After He Didn’t Get Adopted Again Breaks Hearts
Source: Newsweek – Date: December 8, 2023
Lollypop Farm’s first 150 years reflect massive improvements in the lives of animals
Source: WXXI – Date: October 16, 2023
Tails of Hope Telethon raises $451,256 to benefit animals in need
Source: Spectrum News – Date: March 5, 2022
Lollypop Farm seeking community help after seizure of 136 animals
Source: Spectrum News – Date: May 21, 2021
Lollypop Farm seeking Working Cat adopters
Source: MPNnow – Date: April 28, 2021
Lollypop Farm launches ‘Lost to Found’ text tool to reunite missing pets with families
Source: RochesterFirst – Date: March 18, 2021
Lollypop Farm featured in Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Magazine
Source: thoroughbredaftercare.org – Date: February 1, 2021
Lollypop Farm launching ‘Texts from Pets’ next month
Source: WHEC – Date: December 29, 2020
Several Pets Up for Adoption at Lollypop Farm This Holiday Season
Source: Spectrum News – Date: December 16, 2020
Seneca Park Zoo announces arrival of two new goats
Source: RochesterFirst – Date: October 20, 2020
Lollypop Farm Helping Behaviorally Challenged Dogs Find Loving Homes
Source: Spectrum News – Date: October 9, 2020
Keep an eye on ‘Bear Claw’ over Lollypop Farm’s Lamb Cam
Source: WHEC – Date: October 8, 2020
Dreading another virtual meeting? Invite a goat
Source: WXXI – Date: April 28, 2020
Your pets should be practicing social distancing, too
Source: Democrat & Chronicle – Date: April 10, 2020
Woman charged with animal abuse after injured dog found in basement
Source: 13WHAM – Date: March 25, 2020
Lollypop Farm shares tips for working at home with pets
Source: WHEC – Date: March 23, 2020
A positive for pets at Lollypop Farm amid pandemic
Source: WXXI – Date: March 19, 2020
Lollypop Farm trying to empty shelter amid coronavirus concerns
Source: Democrat & Chronicle – Date: March 13, 2020
Lollypop Farm seeking donations after taking in 22 dogs from Mississippi
Source: WHEC – Date: December 18, 2019
New sleepover program at Lollypop Farm
Source: WROC – Date: November 26, 2019
November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month
Source: WROC – Date: October 31, 2019
Lollypop Farm announces ‘Free Cat Day’
Source: WROC – Date: September 16, 2019
Lollypop Farm is limiting dog intakes for a month
Source: Democrat & Chronicle – Date: September 13, 2019
Lollypop Farm saddles up for equine obstacle course
Source: Fox Rochester – Date: July 9, 2019
Lollypop launches “Too Hot for Spot” campaign
Source: WROC – Date: July 6, 2019
Hot to keep your pets safe this Fourth of July
Source: Spectrum News – Date: July 4, 2019
Karen Stolt awarded Jerry Bennett Excellence in Volunteer Administration Award
Source: Rochester Business Journal – Date: July 3, 2019
Lollypop Farm Launches Animal Crime Intervention Program
Source: Spectrum News – Date: June 18, 2019
Pet bird missing for more than a year in Rochester back home
Source: Democrat and Chronicle – Date: June 17, 2019
New program aims to prevent animal abuse
Source: Fox Rochester – Date: June 17, 2019
A little goat playtime at Lollypop Farm
Source: WHEC – Date: May 30, 2019
Lollypop Farm updating dog kennels, will limit capacity
Source: 13WHAM – Date: April 29, 2019
Lollypop Farm Vice-President & COO retires after 30 years of service
Source: 13WHAM – Date: March 21, 2019
23rd Tails of Hope Telethon raises $387,994 for Lollypop Farm
Source: 13WHAM – Date: March 2, 2019
Lollypop Farm prepares for telethon
Source: Fox Rochester – Date: February 22, 2019
Webster woman facing animal cruelty charges
Source: WHEC – Date: February 14, 2019
Ruby-Gordon Donates Over $4500 To Local Charities
Source: PRNewswire – Date: January 25, 2019
Not just a walk in the park: Volunteer dog walkers help during snowstorm at Lollypop Farm
Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle – Date: January 21, 2019
Lollypop Farm Rescues 7 Potbellied Pig
Source: Spectrum News Rochester – Date: January 9, 2019
This puppy was born with a selfie on her ear
Source: The Dodo – Date: February 21, 2017
Two sheep pulled from abuse give birth to surprise lambs at rescue that saved them
Source: People – Date: December 14, 2016
Help find a home for Java
Source: WHAM – Date: December 12, 2016
Animals allegedly abused at Westport farm find greener pastures
Source: Boston Globe – Date: December 9, 2016
Putnam: Hilton banker loops volunteering into daily life
Source: Democrat and Chronicle – Date: November 23, 2016
Lollypop Farm holds dedication for equine center
Source: Fairport-East Rochester Post – Date: November 3, 2016
New Indoor Equine Training and Rehab Center Dedicated at Lollypop Farm
Source: TWC News – Date: October 27, 2016
“Free Cat Day” at Lollypop Farm
Source: Democrat and Chronicle – Date: October 18, 2016
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