In Memory of Memorial Day Weekend

Goodbye Sidewalk!  The construction begins at Lollypop Farm for the expansion and renovation of our facilities!


The animals don't seem to mind the construction


No more Acky Breaky Barn...


Julie's Goose


INVADER!  A fox moved into the emu area and had babies.  And, before you ask, they are not available for adoption.




A view of Eastman Lake at Durand Eastman Park


Frog


Swan


Wife.  And, to our disappointment, not a hobo hut...




Some kind of wild, swamp flower




Another frog




Swan in Durand Lake




There are three chicks, but I don't know where the third went...






Three Lakes Pavillion.  Looks like an old castle, but probably the porch of some old mansion.


Living in Rochester, you sometimes forget there's a Great Lake here


More Lake Ontario


Megan with the 80 lbs lap dog, Steeeeeeeeella!


Rocky just hanging out


And Gertie not quite sure what to do about the dogs that are more than 13 times her size

That's about it.  REALLY, REALLY, REEEEALLY busy these days.  Really...

The Great Catsby

THE GREAT CATSBY!  A gala fundraiser to support the animals of Lollypop Farm!


What a great mansion


A view of the bar




The colonnade


The gardens


The back of the house


Part of my team: me, Julie, and Vicky


Drawing of the grounds


Wish List Table


Mmmmm...  Cupcake pile!






An old Ford Model T, I believe.  




"I went to the bar to get a drink and tried to order.  Then the guy started juggling!  Then he started running around the room.  I can't tell who works here and who's an actor.  THIS IS GREAT!!!"


It seems prohibition is over!










What a great night!  Awesome job Karen and Russ!!!  Your countless hours of work really paid off and everyone had a blast!  Great job to my team making sure everything went smoothly and our guests had fun!  To all the volunteers helping with silent auctions, live auctions, check in and check out, processing, etc.; I hope you had a good time because you made a lot of people happy that night!  As did all the staff of Sonnenberg, Philipson Group, all our sponsors!  Most of all, to our generous guests who have saved countless lives with their contributions!

Build a Better Lollypop Farm!

LOLLYPOP FARM ANNOUNCES $4.5 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGNStart: May 17, 2012 08:00 AM

Fairport, NY — Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, publicly announced its $4.5 million Unleash the Dream Capital Campaign today.

The $4.5 million Unleash the Dream Capital Campaign will provide the resources needed for a renovation and expansion effort that reflects the vision for the future of Lollypop Farm. Animal adoptions, admissions, staff, and volunteers continue to increase dramatically, and Lollypop Farm is impeded by its current facilities and the lack of space needed to meet the current demand for outreach programs. Donations to the Capital Campaign will help to Build a Better Lollypop and will enable a future for animals and people where Lollypop Farm can Educate, Help, Enhance, Create, and Empower—and foster a more humane community.

"We need the help of the community to make these critical improvements to our facilities that will directly and immediately improve our ability to care for animals in Greater Rochester and educate the public," explains Alice Calabrese, CAWA, president and CEO at Lollypop Farm. “As an independent non-profit that receives no government funding, Lollypop Farm, relies entirely on support from the community to help pets in need.”

Lollypop Farm is requesting donations or pledges of support for the Capital Campaign. All gifts, great and small, will make a significant difference in our ability to complete our renovations. Funds raised enable the shelter to continue to give a second chance to thousands of animals in Rochester and surrounding areas. For more information, or to donate today, please visit www.buildabetterlollypop.org or call (585) 223-1330 x245.

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach, and the prevention of cruelty. Learn more at (585) 223-1330 orwww.lollypop.org.

A this means fun construction equipment outside my office!!!


Everyone gathering for the groundbreaking ceremony


Speeches


Olivia Newton Puppy and Lizzie Borden enjoying the festivities


A goat!


Somewhere behind all the cameras is Cathie Wright, Director of Development






Handing out the golden shovels and hardhats




IT HAS BEGUN!!!


Now, Alice Calabrese, President & CEO of Lollypop Farm starts to tear down the "Achy Breaky Barn."








Alice seemed to have a lot of fun!

THANK YOU to the Greater Rochester community and beyond for making it possible to improve the lives of thousands of animals!  We could not do this without your support.  For more information, please visit: www.BuildABetterLollypop.org!  And, I promise there will be a lot of updates over the next year!!!