Lollypop Farm has been serving the animals and people of Greater Rochester New York for 137 years. Nearly 80 staff members and more than 800 volunteers enable Lollypop Farm to provide food and shelter for nearly 12,000 homeless animals each year. Lollypop Farm is fortunate to be acknowledged for doing some of the best project-based work in the field and having the most pet-friendly shelter facilities in upstate New York.

Programs at Lollypop Farm help to address the issues in our community that contribute to pet overpopulation and the surrender of unwanted animals.

• The Law Enforcement Department enforces New York State’s animal cruelty laws, investigating cases of neglect, and when possible, educating the public on proper animal care.

• During puppy, basic, advanced, and agility classes, dog owners and their pets work together to become better partners. Training Classes offer people and their pets a wonderful opportunity to improve their communication skills and prevent future behavior problems through positive, relationship-based methods.

• Lollypop Farm offers Humane Education for people of all ages, teaching respect, responsibility and compassion for pets and all living things through tours, Girl Scout badge programs, continuing education for teachers, and summer farm camp.

• S.N.I.P. (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program), with the help of local veterinarians, subsidizes the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats of low-income owners. The assistance for these surgeries enables people to receive financial support to care for their pets and helps prevent unwanted litters.

• Pet Peeves, a free service for pet owners, offers advice and support to callers dealing with dog or cat behavior issues. The tips we provide for simple and more complicated pet problems help animals and their humans stay together.

• The Seniors-for-Seniors program enables adopters sixty years of age or older to open their home to dogs and cats six years of age or older by waiving the adoption fee.

Additional programs for the community include: adoption services, volunteer opportunities, foster care, pet-assisted therapy, reading education assistance dog program, pet loss support, dog training, veterinary pet assistance, surgical veterinary expense assistance for low income individuals, pet-friendly rental housing listings, farm animal adoptions, and satellite adoption centers.