Lollypop Farm, The Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Funded 2017-2020, 2023, 2024
For over 150 years, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has been a safe haven and resource center for pets and people in Western New York. They provide all-encompassing services for pet owners, including humane education programming, adoptions, animal cruelty investigations, veterinary services, a pet food pantry, animal behavior support, temporary boarding for pets whose families are in crisis, and much more. Their programming directly impacts 10,000 homeless, abused, and neglected animals every year and helps thousands more through education and prevention initiatives.
The generous funding from the Grey Muzzle Organization will allow Lollypop Farm, The Humane Society of Greater Rochester, to continue providing specialized and sometimes extensive medical and dental care to senior dogs. The veterinary clinic at Lollypop Farm plays a vital role in preparing senior dogs for adoption. In 2023, the onsite clinic performed 221 diagnostic tests and 153 surgeries. Clinic staff provided 740 different types of medical treatments to the senior dogs in their care, ensuring the dogs were healthy and ready for adoption. The grant will help dogs like Shirley, a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix whose owner sadly had to surrender her. This adorable dog had extensive skin issues and needed a specialized diet. During her time at Lollypop Farm, she significantly improved and was finally adopted into a new loving home.
