Survivor Flyball Competition

We won 7 out of 10 races for a 3rd place finish! We were very close to a 3-way tie for first place.

Congratulations to all the handlers for a job well done! Thank you once again, Eleanor, for your
boxloading expertise! We couldn’t have done it without you!!

Official Results:

10 Races
37 Heats

Fastest Times:

Amber, Louie, Molly, BT 22.548

Amber, Morgan, Molly, BT 21.538

Lollypop Farm YP September Meeting

The September Lollypop Farm Young Professionals meeting focused on the humane law enforcement branch of Lollypop Farm. Rochester is very lucky to have three humane law enforcement officers that work at Lollypop Farm. Officer Reno DiDomenico spoke to the group about his position and cruelty issues going on in our area. We learned that Rochester has dog fighting and cock fighting but it is difficult to address because often times the fights are held on local Indian reservations where Officer DiDomenico and all other law enforcement has no authority.

We learned that a few years ago the officers featured on Animal Planet's precinct came to Lollypop Farm to learn how to deal with farm animals. The show is based in New York City and they were having problems with immigrants having goats in their apartments. The NYC officers unfamiliar with these animals did not know how to handle the situations.

Officer DiDomenico told us that his main goal is to educate people. It seems outrageous to animal lovers but some people don't know or don't think its a problem to shoot their dog to put it down, to leave their dog in a hot car, or hit their dog to teach them a lesson. Another common problem is that people leave their dogs tied up outside with out access to shelter. In these situations the goal isn't to hand out fines or jail time but rather to educate the owners on proper animal care.

The next Lollypop Farm Young Professional meeting will be October 24th at 6:30pm at Lollypop Farm in Fairport. This meeting will focus on adoptions and farm animals. If we are lucky we will have a special visitor from the farm!

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Barktober Fest Bake Sale!

Susie Schneider our amazing team captain of Kribbit's Kritters and Lollypop Farm Pet Peeves volunteer held a bake sale at her office complex. All of the funds from the bake sale went towards our Barktober Fest goal. The sale was a great success and raised $274! Way more than we could have anticipated. Michelle's Cafe was nice enough to help out and donate $100 towards that total!

Cat to School Special Today & Tomorrow!!

During the Cat-to-School Special on Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, all cats who are one year and older will be completely free of charge at all four of our adoption centers during regular hours. Cats and kittens younger than one year will be available to adopt for just $99. Cats over one year old are my favorite anyways. This way you already know their personality. Kittens are adorable but they grow up quick.

Lollypop Farm currently has almost 500 homeless cats and kittens in our care, so new homes are urgently needed. This is the perfect time to add a feline friend to your household!

As always, each cat or kitten adoption includes:

• Spaying and neutering
• Feline leukemia testing
• Vaccinations and deworming
• A certificate for a free health exam
• A 30-day gift of pet health insurance
• Microchipping 
• Advantage flea-control treatment
• Free behavior advice

Cats for Adoption

Bailey My Cone Head

Wearing my cone of shame

Bailey is a bit of a drama king. Something has him upset lately and hes been taking it out on his tail. He is an itchy dog to begin with so he gets special food (usually Blue Buffalo or EVO) and expensive shampoo, but this is more than just itchy. This is I'm upset and pulling all my hair out. So I had to cone him. He also got to come to work today. I was hoping that would keep him happy and so he wouldn't want to chew on his now raw tail.

I have to sleep on your lap I'm very sad

Nom Nom Nom!

Barktober Fest Donation Tables

Our team is very lucky that Pet Supplies Plus in Fairport allows us to have a donation table outside of their store a few nights a week. The employees there are all very accomodating to us! I buy most of my pet food here because of how much the store supports local shelters and rescue groups. The customers have been amazing. Every time we have a table we raise about $60-100 in donations! Every little bit helps and it all certainly adds up fast.







Donation Table at Hang Around Victor Days





The History - Kribbit's Kritters

I am proud to say this is my second year on Team Kribbit's Kritters for Lollypop Farm's Barktober Fest. I've been walking in Barktober Fest since about 1998. I can remember being in 6th grade with my best friend Emily and walking our dogs Abbey and Mia at Frontier Field. Back then we each raised about $150. We would go door to door asking for donations. Its amazing how 13 years later I'm still walking in Barktober Fest. Mia is a little too old to walk with me now but shes doing great for her age!

We need your help! Last year our donations broke records, can we do it again? Donate: http://lollypop.kintera.org/barktoberfest/ashley

Volleyball Tournament to Benefit Lollypop Farm

Sign up to participate in a 4's tournament to benefit Lollypop farm!! The Barktober Fest team Paychex is hosting this awesome event:

There will be recreation and intermediate levels; the cost is $100 per team (4-6 players). This includes your tourney fee, drink tickets, and a donation to Lollypop farm. We will also be having a 50/50 raffle, football squares, and prize giveaways.

Check in is at 9:30 am, you can register online  (https://secure.novaeventmanagement.com/Index/showTournaments) or stop on down to Hot Shots and sign up.

If you have any questions, please contact Abby Mastrella at abbyjennifer@yahoo.com.

We're still here - Riga case has not made much progress

Playing with my toys

Cuddling with Freinds

The Riga case is not making much progress but a court date has been set for November 2011. I wish the animals that were taken from her did not have to wait out these ridiculous court events. If she is proven not guilty she could have her animals back but would have to pay boarding fees for all 150 animals seized since December. Something there is no way she could afford. 

This case has put a huge financial burden on the shelter and I hope it is settled soon.

Kribbit's Kritters Garage Sale Success!

Our garage sale was a great success! We only had it one day and we made about $400. Next year we hope to be more organized and raise even more money. Thank you to all of the people that donated items to sell. All left over items were donated to great causes around Rochester including: Lollypop Farm, womens shelters, and GoodWill.