2020 RecapHamden’s Animal Shelter Gift Fund crossed the 25K mark! We started 2020 with $23,463.26. The fund currently stands at
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November 2020 Update
Because Hamden was not affiliated with a shelter since May of 2019, State officials recently informed our town that it
Dick Pilchen (1940-2020)
Hamden resident and Gimme Shelter member/supporter, Richard ‘Dick’ Pilchen died on October 31, 2020. I met Dick working at Subway
October 2020 Update
Per the Woof Trax organization, a new 10-week ‘challenge’ has started! This is a great way to get outdoors to take in some

Spring 2020 Social Distancing Fundraiser
Support Hamden’s Animal Shelter Gift Fund just by walking your dog! How it works: Go to WoofTrax.com and download the
5/19 New Haven Register (Woof Trax)
Walking your dog could help Hamden get an animal shelter Clare Dignan May 19, 2020 Updated: May 19, 2020 3:48 p.m.
Earth Day 2020
Please visit Give Me Shelter Inc’s table at Hamden’s 2020 Earth Day Celebration and say hello to Boomer, the QU
April 18, 2020 – Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant
(Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic this event has been postponed indefinitely.) Make a reservation for the restaurant or ORDER TAKE-OUT,
Animal Shelter Update (January 2020)
Major Update Announced! Within the last 24 hours, this was posted on Hamden’s Mayor Curt Balzano Leng’s, Facebook page. Hamden
Animal Shelter Update (Dec 2019)
Merry Christmas Mayor Leng We are proud that your family chose to rescue its pets. Unfortunately the reason that Hamden