LOLLYPOP FARM ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO SNIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Effective, January 21, 2026, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, will update eligibility requirements for its Spay/Neuter,Incentive Program to align with guidelines tied to grant funding received through New York State's Animal Population Control Program, administered by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Under the revised requirements, household income is no longer an eligibility criterion for pet owners seeking low-cost spay/neuter services.

The grant, which provides $35,000 to support low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, enables organizations, including Lollypop Farm, to provide services for canines and felines to New York State residents who receive public assistance, including SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, or Family Assistance. Additionally, caretakers qualify for services if their pet was adopted from a non-profit animal welfare organization or municipal animal shelter whose adoption fee did not include the cost of spay/neuter surgery

Alice Calabrese, President and CEO of Lollypop Farm, said, “This funding from the ASPCA allows us to remove barriers to care while ensuring that vital spay and neuter services reach families who need them most. These updates strengthen our ability to reduce pet overpopulation and promote the long-term health and well-being of animals throughout our community. We are grateful for the ASPCA’s support in helping make this essential service possible.”

Currently, due to high demand and capacity, Lollypop Farm is currently accepting SNIP applications for cats only. To qualify, felines must be between the age of fourth months and six years both at the time of application and the time of surgery. Cats must be in good health, have no history of aggression, and must be owned by the applicant and have been in the applicant’s custody for at least 30 days. If the cat was found as a stray, a good faith effort must have been made to locate the owner.

To learn more about SNIP, or to submit an application, please visit Lollypop Farm’s website. The Spay/Neuter Incentive Program provides qualified owners access to spay/neuter services for their household dog or cat at a significantly reduced cost. Services are performed at Lollypop Farm by appointment only. Our team of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and assistants provide the highest level of care in our state-of-the-art Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic.

To discover how Lollypop Farm is impacting the Greater Rochester region through life- saving animal care, essential services, advocacy efforts, and impactful educational programming, or to learn how you can get involved, visit www.lollypop.org.