Hi! I’m Kris, and every fall I light up Tolland (literally) with my 40-foot inflatable pumpkin. I run a dedicated page for this giant orange gourd, and thanks to amazing supporters like you, it’s become a bit of a Halloween tradition - spooky, fun, and community-spirited.

Each year, around Halloween, I also run a fundraiser - not for myself, but to give back to a cause close to my heart: Tolland Animal Control (The Tolland Pound). They do incredible work: rescuing injured and stray animals, sheltering lost pets, enforcing local & state animal welfare laws, investigating cruelty, and generally being the lifeline for animals in our town who need help.

What Your Donation Will Do

With your support, here’s how contributions will help:

Providing food, medical care, and vaccinations for animals at the shelter

Improving the living conditions of the animals (bedding, shelter, enrichment)

Helping with stray or injured animals who need extra resources

Supporting the staff (often part-time) who do so much with limited resources

Why It Matters

Tolland Animal Control’s mission is important: to use resources efficiently for the benefit of both animals and people, minimize euthanasia by finding homes for pets, manage strays/wildlife, and ensure animals are treated humanely.

These folks show up for vulnerable animals every day. When I turn on the big pumpkin, I want people to feel that same sense of community — not only the fun, but the responsibility.

How You Can Help

Donate what you can — every dollar helps

Share this campaign with your friends/family/neighbors

If you’re local, drop by for a visit (when allowed) or volunteer/share supplies

Thanks for being part of this tradition, and for helping us make life a little better for animals who can’t speak for themselves. Let’s light up the pumpkin and spread some real warmth this Halloween.

Love,

Kris