The Purr-fect Home for Nala
August 23, 2024
Just like people, cats have many different personalities. In cases where a cat has lived outside for most of their life, with the freedom to come and go as they
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Seeing is Believing
July 24, 2024
A group of tiny kittens were brought to Lollypop Farm in pretty bad shape, but their story has proved to be an “eye-opening” story of resilience and determination. A Good
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The Little Free Pet Pantry
June 14, 2024
Walking by the Penfield Presbyterian Church at 1881 Jackson Road in Penfield, you may notice a little red dog house sitting outside. But you won’t find a dog in there.
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A “Dream” in the Making: Lollypop Farm Receives Accreditation from TAA
December 20, 2022
Prophetic Dream (“Chelo”) was found wandering the forests in Puerto Rico in terrible condition. This handsome 2015 Bay Registered 15.3h Thoroughbred Gelding was abandoned after 32 races. Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare
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Coming out of the Shadows: the Story of Colin Robinson
April 06, 2022
Colin Robinson looked a little like a gray shadow lurking about finding the best place to hide in his condo here at Lollypop Farm. That’s probably why cat staff affectionately
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A Light at the End of the Tunnel for Lilly
July 15, 2021
Lilly, a 13-year old Golden Retriever, was brought to Lollypop Farm in early June when her owner was no longer able to care for her. Sadly, Lilly had many health
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This cat with a heart on his back is looking for love!
April 14, 2021
There’s something very special about Rutile. ❤️ Rescued from a house fire in Perinton, NY earlier this year, this 2-year-old feline friend came to Lollypop Farm in very rough shape.
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Adopt-A-Thon 2020 helps 40 cats and kittens find happy homes!
August 14, 2020
On Wednesday, August 12, we hosted our very first adoption special since the pandemic hit in mid-March—#Adopt-A-Thon2020! Since Lollypop Farm is still not accessible to the public except by adoption
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Enzo’s Happy Ending
May 07, 2020
Tuesday, May 5, was #GivingTuesdayNow – a global initiative to raise funds for nonprofit organizations during this uncertain time. As an animal shelter that receives no government support, Lollypop Farm
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Help us find homes for five pets in need!
March 11, 2020
Some pets wait longer than others to find their perfect home. While animals at Lollypop Farm can take as long as they need to find their new families so long
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Sophie and her puppies get a second chance
February 12, 2020
Sophie, a 2-year-old Shih Tzu mix, was brought to Lollypop Farm in desperate need of help. She was dirty, covered in matts, and had given birth to two tiny puppies
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Jorah’s long wait for a happy home
January 06, 2020
Some pets at Lollypop Farm take longer than others to find their happy homes. In the case of Jorah, a 10-year-old retriever mix, his journey from the streets to a
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The Littlest Litter: Fostering Saves Four Tiny Lives
December 11, 2019
A tiny family arrives at the shelter It was late one night in October just before the shelter was getting ready to close for the evening when a litter of
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A Microchip Helps a Cross-Country Cat Find His Way Home
November 26, 2019
As small as a grain of rice, a microchip can make a huge difference to a family of a lost pet. In the case of Ashes, a 3-year-old gray cat
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Facebook helps Flynn find his family
October 30, 2019
Tuesday, October 29, was #NationalCatDay! Although we like to think of every day as National Cat Day at Lollypop Farm, yesterday was a particularly special day that resulted in the
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Kitten Found Alone in Dumpster Thrives in Foster Care
June 08, 2019
During the spring and summer months when we start to see warmer temperatures in Rochester, unfixed outdoor cats start reproducing in large numbers. As a result, their kittens often end
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Claira the Rabbit’s Remarkable Recovery
April 11, 2019
When a concerned citizen in East Rochester came upon a domestic rabbit under their deck in mid-February, it was clear that the rabbit was in need of care. Unsure of
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Kitten Shower Helps Homeless Litters
April 09, 2019
During the spring and summer months, kittens arrive at animal shelters in droves, often motherless and requiring round-the-clock care. “Kitten Season” poses a need for both foster volunteers to care
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11-year-old Lilly’s Incredible Transformation
February 14, 2019
11-year-old Lilly, a Cairn Terrier mix, was brought to Lollypop Farm in January in a very sad state. Lilly’s fur was full of thick, dirty mats containing bits of debris.
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A bright future for Biscuit
December 13, 2018
Biscuit was just 4 months old when she arrived at Lollypop Farm in distress. Biscuit was terribly thin with severe corneal ruptures and an upper respiratory infection. This kitten would
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Your support gave Su’Lai a second chance
July 13, 2018
You can help even more pets, just like Su’Lai, get the second chance they deserve. Join us Saturday, September 29th for the Lollypop Farm Walk for the Animals at Barktober
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A Second Chance for Bendy
June 15, 2018
When Bendy was brought to Lollypop Farm in a shoebox, his chances for survival seemed slim. A concerned community member had found him on the side of the road, completely
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Community Members Come Together to #HelpMilo
June 13, 2018
When Milo first arrived at Lollypop Farm in early May, this tiny 4-year-old Chihuahua was sporting a painful injury. Milo had been transferred from another local shelter that was unable
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A second chance for Chester Cheese Doodle
April 13, 2018
You would never know from Chester Cheese Doodle’s affectionate personality and humorous cattitude that this orange fellow suffered terrible neglect before coming to Lollypop Farm. The 2-year-old fluffy feline arrived
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Chloe’s Transformation: A Tail of Hope
February 28, 2018
When Chloe first arrived at Lollypop Farm in early December, this 6-year-old Boxer mix was in a sad state. Suffering from alopecia and dermatitis, she was covered head to toe
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A Stray in Pain Receives Loving Care
December 12, 2017
We first met Buster in late October when a concerned community member brought him to Lollypop Farm. This 10-year-old orange, tiger cat was found roaming in Ontario as a stray,
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Tilly Discovers a Family and her Ancestry
October 13, 2017
It’s hard to say what causes that connection. When someone meets the dog they are going to take into their home, bring into their family. For some it’s that furry
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The Happy Tail of President & CEO Alice Calabrese and her New Pup Ali
October 12, 2017
October is Adopt a Dog Month; so, it seemed a good time for me to share the story of my most recent adoption, Ali (pronounced Alley as in Alley Cat).
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Niko’s Second Chance – A Happy (and Fluffy) Tail
September 22, 2017
When Niko first arrived at Lollypop Farm in April, this 10-year-old American Eskimo mix was in a poor state. He was more pink than white – he was missing most
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A furry family reunites after finding happy homes
September 14, 2017
When Brandi and Matt first saw Charlotte in her kennel at Lollypop Farm, there wasn’t a doubt in their minds that she was meant to be part of their family.
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