By providing core vaccines, pet food, and essential supplies at no cost, Lollypop Farm helps keep pets healthy, safe, and right where they belong: at home with their families.

Expanding Access to Veterinary Care
The Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic at Lollypop Farm provides critical veterinary services for thousands of abandoned and neglected animals that we care for every year, as well as pets in our community who face barriers to accessing preventative care.

That’s where our dedicated team steps in. At this year’s Community Pet Care Events, the Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic team administered 1,883 vaccines — 1,573 for dogs and 310 for cats — a remarkable 65% increase from last year’s total, demonstrating the need for our services throughout the Greater Rochester region. Each vaccine given represents a healthier pet.

More Than Medicine
Beyond vaccines, the Lollypop Farm Pet Pantry distributed nearly 6,000 pounds of pet food and numerous supplies to families in need. Our Behavior and Education Teams were also on-site to answer training questions and share resources, empowering pet owners with tools to prevent behavior challenges before they become reasons for surrender.

A Community Effort
These events wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our partners and sponsors. We extend heartfelt thanks to the Petco Love Foundation for providing vaccines and to Fidelis Care for sponsoring our final events of the year. Thank you to Christel’s Claws and Paws for providing nail trims at this year’s events. We’re also deeply grateful to our community partners who opened their doors and hearts to host these events: Cameron Communities, New Hope Community Development Corp at David F Gantt R-Center, Kind Hearts Ministries at Glad Tidings Church, The People’s Pantry of Rochester, Greater Harvest Baptist Church, and Father Tracy Advocacy Center. Lastly, none of this would be possible without your support.

To donate to help with these vital Community Pet Care Events, visit https://www.lollypop.org/ways-to-give/make-a-donation/ today.

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“We’re so happy to have been able to provide free services to these cats!” says Esca Stumpf, Lollypop Farm’s Community Outreach Manager. “Visitors came from all over the community with cats and kittens of all ages, and everyone left with vaccines, a checkup with a veterinarian, and advice for continued wellness plans.”

The Lollypop Farm team spent the afternoon working with the pets and owners – providing the vaccines and wellness checks, handing out supplies where they were needed, making sure all cats were secure and comfortable in carriers. At the end of the day, 22 cats and kittens received essential vaccinations and wellness checks, and many went home with brand new pet supplies! Their owners took with them information about how to keep their pets happy, healthy, and thriving. Funding for this clinic was generously donated in honor of animal lovers Joanne and Dan of Winter Park Florida.

The next Pet Wellness Clinic will be held later this year, keep an eye on our Facebook page and events page for updates!

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In an effort to provide critical services to Rochester-area pet owners, Lollypop Farm recently held our very first free vaccination clinic at the Baden Street Settlement in downtown Rochester on Wednesday, September 5. Animal care professionals from the organization offered free wellness checks, one-year Rabies vaccines, Parvo vaccines, and Distemper vaccines to dogs and puppies. There were pet supplies available for attendees including collars, leashes, harnesses, and pet food, as well as dog bite prevention information, spay/neuter services information, and pet behavior tips from professionals at Lollypop Farm. Rochester Animal Services, the municipal shelter for the City of Rochester, joined the event to provide additional spay and neuter information, dog toys, and treats.

“Bringing services like this to areas where they are needed makes such a huge impact on these pet families,” says Esca Stumpf, Lollypop Farm’s Community Outreach Manager. “I’m so proud that Lollypop Farm is able to do this. We saw a lot of puppies at the vaccination clinic who are now on their way to growing up healthy!”

The Lollypop Farm team spent the afternoon working with the pets and owners – providing the vaccines and wellness checks, handing out supplies where they were needed, making sure all dogs had access to fresh water while they waited, and sharing pet care and behavior tips with their owners. At the end of the day, 56 dogs and puppies received essential vaccinations and wellness checks, and many went home with brand new pet supplies! Their owners took with them information about how to keep their pets happy, healthy, and thriving. This event was made possible with generous support from Edie and Chris Linares.

The next Free Vaccination Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 11, at 8 Leighton Avenue in Rochester, NY, and aims to bring the same group of services to 75 dogs and puppies!

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