Category Archives: Shelter Life
Lollypop Spotters: Heroes of the Internet
It happens in the blink of an eye. You open the door to go out and get the mail, and your pup spies a squirrel and takes off. Or you’re
Keep ReadingCelebrating Lilla’s 8th Birthday
On Thursday, February 8, Lilla turned 8 years old! It has now been over a year since Lilla first arrived at Lollypop Farm, and she is still waiting for her
Keep ReadingA new home for mom and pups
When Biscuit, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu, was surrendered into our care. She was very dirty and covered with lice. Here, Biscuit finally began to receive the care she had always
Keep ReadingRipley’s Legacy Helps the Healing Hands of Lollypop Farm
If you don’t know it’s there, you might pass right by, but behind a pavilion on the farm walk is a very special place. It’s Ripley’s Garden, a place of
Keep ReadingThe Happy Tail of President & CEO Alice Calabrese and her New Pup Ali
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).
Keep ReadingDiscovering New Connections with Pets
You love your pet! There isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for them. Whether it’s buying them their favorite food or cuddling on the couch with them for just a little
Keep ReadingA Dog Named Dolly Learns to Trust
When Dolly first arrived at Lollypop Farm in May, she was so frightened that she spent her first days cowering and growling in the back of her kennel. Dolly’s family
Keep Reading11 Reasons to Join the Walk for the Animals at Barktober Fest
Join Lollypop Farm on Saturday, September 30th for the 20th Anniversary of the Walk for the Animals at Barktober Fest! This annual fundraising event helps provide thousands of homeless and
Keep ReadingFrom Southern belle to “Paw-ffice” friend
There are many ways a pet can find their way to Lollypop Farm. For 2-year-old Pepper that journey began with a plane ride over a thousand miles from everything she
Keep ReadingA Day in the Life at Lollypop Farm
Hello world, I’m Spencer! I’m a 3-year-old English Bulldog mix, and I came to Lollypop Farm in June. My people felt that I needed more attention than they were able
Keep ReadingFrom Girl Scouts to retirement, Bonnie Austin puts pets in need first
Bonnie Austin has loved animals as far back as she can remember. She was first introduced to Lollypop Farm when she was just 11 years old. Bonnie came with her
Keep ReadingBatman the Wayward Goat Wanders His Way to Safety
When we first met Batman in early April, we knew he was special. After all, it’s not every day that a stray goat finds its way to Lollypop Farm. This
Keep ReadingAcupuncture: How ancient medicine helps today’s pets in need
Providing the best possible care for pets in need means going above and beyond to try new approaches for the challenges they face everyday. That’s exactly why Dr. Christine Garvey,
Keep ReadingA Day on the Farm
Spending time at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, doesn’t just mean hanging out with puppies and kittens, there’s also a farm filled with animals! I was lucky
Keep ReadingLucy the puppy captivates Rochester, and the world
Here at Lollypop Farm, we know that all pets are special and unique in their own way. Lucy, puppy born at Lollypop Farm in October, just happened to catch the
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