Meriden Humane Society
STOLEN. On January 23, someone broke into the shelter and stole the donation box. If you have any information, please contact Meriden Police.
To whoever stole the money, you have taken food, medical care, and shelter from an animal in need who was either abandoned, given up, abused or neglected. You are a heartless person. If you do have one tiny bit of a heart, bring the money back.
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KJ is a deaf pit who is learning hand signal commands. Click on KJ's picture for more information.
Blog News
At MHS every animal is special to staff and volunteers, but we sometimes can't help but grow a bond with certain pets. Click on little Tag's photo above to read the stories of some of our favorite animals from the past year.
WE DO NOT RECEIVE ANY FUNDING FROM THE CITY OF MERIDEN OR THE STATE OF CT. There has been some confusion lately and, as our part in clearing it up, we would like to emphasize that we are in no way connected to either the Connecticut Humane Society or the Humane Society of the United States. From all of us here at MHS, we thank you for your continued support of our animals.
For articles on the world of animal sheltering, animal spotlights, event information, and more, please visit our new blog.
To make a safe, online donation to the Meriden Humane Society click on the Paypal button below. Thank you for helping us save lives.
Upcoming Events
We have many dates with the North Shore Animal League adoption bus this year and they will be announced as we secure venues.
2nd Annual Valentine's Carnation Sale
Last year's carnation sale was an unprecedented success and we're hoping for as great a turnout this year. Beautifully wrapped florist quality red, pink, and white carnations will be for sale in our lobby just in time for Valentine's Day. $8 for half a dozen and $15 for a full dozen.
Dates: Friday, February 12th from 4:00-6:00PM
Pancake Breakfast
There's nothing better than a hot pancake breakfast on a cold winter morning, and thanks to the Meriden Grange you can enjoy your pancakes while helping out the animals. The Grange is requesting that attendees bring a bag of dry cat or dog food to the breakfast.
Date: Saturday, February 13th
Time: 8:00AM-11:00AM
Location: The Grange Hall - 504 Broad Street
Tickets: Adults - $8, Children (under ten) - $4. Purchase at MHS or call Cindy from the Grange at 203-237-4617 by the 10th.
Ryder's On Main
Ryder's On Main has hosted many successful events for us in the past and now here's another opportunity to have a fun night in the name of a good cause. Join us for raffles, music by Seth Adams, free appetizers, and an open bar from 7:00-8:00PM.
Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 7:00PM - Midnight
Tickets: $10 in advance (purchase at Ryder's or at MHS) or $15 at the door.
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PLEASE HELP!
We have over 120 cats and kittens at our shelter. In order to save more, we are looking for families to adopt the ones we have here. Otherwise we will not be able to help any more that are in need. If you and your family are looking to adopt, please think of our cats here... We have every size, color and age and all are in need of loving homes.
Ways You Can HelpAbout Us...
We are a not-for-profit no-kill animal shelter and rescue facility. Many of our animals are taken from high risk situations such as kill pounds, cruelty investigations, and private residents who can no longer care for their animals. Our organization is privately run and is supported solely on donations from the public.
Saturday, Februrary 13th from 11:00AM-6:00PM
Sunday, Februrary 14th from 11:00AM-6:00PM
We are now on Facebook! Come join us!
Meriden Humane Society 2010 Calendars
With the new year comes a new calendar and we think you should ring in the new year with the cuddly animals of MHS. The year's fundraisers are premarked, so you'll never miss an event, and each month there's a sweet reminder of why animals are so special. Each calendar is $10 and you can buy them in our lobby.
iGive
Doing a little shopping? Do you want to make your purchases count for a little more? Sign up for iGive by clicking on this link and a percentage of every purchase you make through the websites in iGive's online mall will be donated to the Meriden Humane Society.
Spay/Neuter Your Pets
You might not understand how spaying and neutering your pets helps us, but let us assure you that it does. Any kittens or puppies born have the potential to end up in a shelter. Even if you find them all homes there's no guarantee that they'll keep those homes forever. Every home that your kittens and puppies find is also one less home for the animals in the shelter. Thanks to many low-cost clinics and programs, spay and neuter surgeries are now available to families that couldn't afford them before.
For a list of low-cost spay/neuter options, visit our blog.
Sponsor-A-Pet
Have you taken a fancy to one of our friends here on Petfinder, but aren't able to bring him home? Now you can help out your favorite pets by sponsoring them. Sponsorship helps keep all of our animals healthy, happy, and comfortable. Simply click on the 'Sponsor me!' banner on each pet's profile to make a donation just for their care.
Wish List
Consider donating some of the items that are always needed to keep our animals healthy and happy.
Linens, towels, blankets
Improve the Lives of Shelter Animals by Volunteering
Volunteers are the backbone of our shelter and the angels to our animals.
Help is needed in the following areas:
Walking and Socialization of dogs (age requirement is 21 years of age) If you are generally interested in helping MHS, and its animals, please contact us at
Thank you everyone! With your help, support, and donations we were able to take in and adopt out 1,012 cats and kittens in 2008! Over 400 were taken from the streets and abandoned homes of Meriden. We were also able to adopt out and care for 236 dogs!
Thank you for your continued support for our animals!
We are closed to the public Monday and Tuesday, but our lobby is always open for donation drop offs or to pick up information.
Trash bags
Paper towels
Canned Cat Food (no fish, please)
Purina Cat Chow (blue bag)
Purina Kitten Chow (yellow bag)
Cat Collars
Canned Dog Food
Pedigree Dog Chow
Leashes and Dog Collars
Liquid laundry soap
Bleach
Flea treatment for cats (Advantage/Frontline)
Old washing machines and dryers
Printer paper
Outdoor lighting
Cement for outdoor cat and dog enclosures
Dog houses
Dog crates
Outside dog enclosures
Helping with shelter laundry
Main cat room assistants
Fundraising and event planning
Humane Education planning
Public workshops
Outdoor beautification
Handyman
Become a foster family to a lonely animal.
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Adopting a friend
Our hours of operation:
MONDAY AND TUESDAY CLOSED
Wednesday 12pm-6pm
Thursday 12pm-6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm-6pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm
Adoption Process
We have applications for both our cats and dogs that potential adopters must fill out. You can email us for the application request
We will try to approve application the same day for for cats and kittens only) Feline applications take anywhere from 1 to 2 days to process although we try and process them as quickly as possible.
Canine applications take 5 to 7 days to process, if there are other dogs in the family, a interaction must be conducted before adoption. All members of the household must come and meet the dog. An application must be completed before a dog can be interacted with, but dogs can be viewed in their outdoor pens most days weather permitting
Our policies are to make sure a good match is made between you and one of our dogs. Many of our dogs come from abusive or neglectful situations and often have issues that we try to resolve before adoptions. However, to make sure that each adoption will be forever adoption, we go to great lengths to screen homes
If you rent or lease you need to bring your lease agreement or a letter from your landlord okaying adoption.
Adoption Fees
Cat/Kitten Adoption Fees
$75 for cats and kittens (with spay or neuter certificate if not yet altered. )
$25 for kittens (no spay neuter certificate included - only 1st shots and FeLV tests for kittens) WE WILL FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR VETERINARIAN TO ENSURE YOUR ADOPTED KITTEN HAS AN APPOINTMENT TO BE ALTERED.
All adult cats are spayed or neutered, rabies and distemper vaccinated and tested for FIV/FeLV
Senior discount: $25 for adult cats
Adoption fees may vary for special needs cats or multiple adoptions.
Dogs and Puppies Adoption Fees
Fees range from $250 to $350. Fee depends on the dog and the medical care they receive. All dogs are spayed and neutered (unless it is not safe due to age or a medical conditon), vaccinated for Rabies and Distemper, tested for heartworm and lyme, de-wormed, de-flead, and receive any other medical treament needed..
MERIDEN ANIMAL CONTROL
Meriden Animal Control and Meriden Humane Society share the same building. In helping our community and by sharing a common goal, MHS pulls directly from our ACO (besides private citizens) to help place the astronomical numbers of dogs that are coming into the building. Our ACO is picking up small to large dogs abandoned on the streets of our city daily. Our ACO has 36 kennels that have been filled for the last seven months.
Most are adoptable and loving dogs and it is a shame that no one is coming to claim them. The dogs sit there waiting for you to visit and adopt them. Because of our location, people are finding it relatively easy to "dump" these unwanted animals off the highway, on Research Parkway, and off the East Main Street exit.
We are in need of adopters, foster homes and loving, caring individuals to help us find these animals homes.
In the upcoming weeks, we at MHS will be taking pictures of the dogs at Animal Control and listing them on our site. Maybe together we can help in placing the horrible numbers of unwanted dogs in our community.
Directions!
From I91 South. Exit-17 off I-91 South to Exit 67 - East Main St.
Left onto East Main St. Go over the bridge. Turn right at second light onto Pomeroy Ave. At the Stop sign, turn Right onto Research Parkway. At the traffic light, take a Right onto Murdock Ave. Then take a quick Right for 311 Murdock Ave.From I 91 North. Take Exit 16 off I-91North
. Turn Right onto East Main Street. Turn Right onto Pomeroy Avenue, At the Stop sign, turn Right onto Research Parkway. At the traffic light, take a Right onto Murdock Ave. Then take a quick Right for 311 Murdock Ave.Meriden Humane Society
311 Murdock Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 238-3650
E-mail: meridensociety@sbcglobal.net
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