Hampshire Project
The Building
GABR’s Hampshire Project Is Complete!
Early this year, the Board of GABR made the decision to expand our physical presence to the northern part of Illinois. When a property became available in Hampshire, Illinois, we decided to take on the challenge. The fact that GABR Board member Kelli Zopfi and her husband, Jeff, lived there helped us make the decision.
Once the project started, the town of Hampshire and many contractors in the community came forward and helped with labor, construction essentials and donations.
The project is now completed and it is beautiful! Because so many of our supporters are from Northern Illinois, Hampshire is a perfect location for our second location. It will allow us to make closer relationships with the many humane societies and shelters in the area so that NO BASSET IS LEFT BEHIND – ANYWHERE!
Interior
Obviously now there are no Basset events because of Covid but that will change. We intend to have many adoption events and fundraisers in the area. We’ll also make our building available to other charities in the area.
This building, along with our Dwight property, shows that we are committed to the future of rescue. GABR knows that when Covid finally slows down, the Bassets will become more available. We are simply preparing for that inevitability.
Thanks to all of our supporters and donors who make this possible. You are absolutely the best!
Larry Little
President GABR
