Humane Society Of Rochester And Monroe County Pca Inc

For over 150 years, our organization has fought to end cruelty to animals. Lollypop farm is the designated spca for monroe county. Charged with investigating and enforcing the animal cruelty laws of ny, the five animal cruelty investigators on our humane law enforcement team are certified peace officers with the authority to make arrests in monroe, orleans, genesee, and livingston counties. Officers also assist other law enforcement agencies in investigating animal crimes. We respond to concerns about animal cruelty reported through our animal cruelty hotline (585-223-6500), as well as cases referred by 9-1-1 and other agencies. Lollypop farm aims to elevate the importance of investigating and prosecuting animal crimes by sharing information, tools, and best practices.

While animal sheltering has long been the focus of animal welfare, the focus on prevention and intervention has evolved as a critical strategy in saving lives. Lollypop farm's outreach programs provide solutions that help keep pets in their loving homes. We engage people of all ages to help meet their needs, learn about kindness toward animals, and access resources for optimal pet care. Our comprehensive offerings and approach helps pet owners find solutions for their pet issues. From humane education to instill the values of compassion and kindness to all, to direct services that address the varied needs of pets and their owners, to partnerships and referrals to resources available with other organizations in the community, our efforts to keep pets with their families preserves that human-animal bond. Our outreach programs and services include:- snip (spay neuter incentive program) is a low-cost spay/neuter program for qualified dog and cat owners and feral cat caretakers. It enables affordable access to surgery to prevent unwanted litters and prevent future health problems for pets. The service ultimately reduces the number of homeless pets surrendered to the shelter.- a pet pantry to help those experiencing hardship to provide food and supplies for their pets. Through connections with area food pantries, designated distribution days, and pick up at lollypop farm, we've enabled access for pet owners to get temporary help for their beloved furry family members.- pet behavior information to help pet owners prevent and address serious behavioral concerns, and a pet behavior helpline (pet peeves) to provide resources on training and behaviorto help owners learn to communicate with their pets.- advice for pet-owning renters and referrals to pet-friendly rental communities.- referrals to assistance programs in the community that may address the needs of pet owners. Information on low-cost vaccinations and veterinary care, financial assistance, and pet trainers are readily available.- humane education promotes kindness, develops empathy, and cultivates compassion toward animals, people, and the natural world. Lollypop farm empowers individuals to gain the knowledge and tools to make informed, socially responsible choices to better the lives of animals in our community. Workshops, classes, camps, and more offerings for all ages engage participants in the joy of sharing our lives with other animals.