58 dogs removed from Yates home and taken to Lollypop Farm for care

Photo from Lollypop Farm: Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is caring for 58 dogs that were removed from a Yates residence on Monday.

Press Release, Lollypop Farm

YATES – On Monday, Lollypop Farm, which is the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, was requested by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a welfare check on Murdock Road in the town of Yates in Orleans County.

Upon arrival, and following an initial assessment of the conditions, humane investigators determined that intervention was necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals on the property.

The Animal Emergency Response Team was activated to support the operation, including the safe removal of animals, documentation of conditions, and coordination of transport. In total, 58 dogs were humanely removed from the home and transported to Lollypop Farm, where they will receive comprehensive veterinary evaluations and ongoing care.

The investigation is ongoing, but help is needed to care for these dogs. Please visit our website at lollypop.org/alert to learn how you can provide supplies and resources, and even help us make space to care for these dogs.

Editor’s Note: Sheriff Chris Bourke said the dogs were all Chihuahuas. Two others were found deceased on scene and another was euthanized, Bourke said.