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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Receives No-Kill Recognition from Best Friends Animal Society, Raises $225,000 at Fur Ball Gala
The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) had much to celebrate this past weekend at their premier charitable event, the Fur Ball Gala. The organization smashed the goal and raised $225,000 to help animals in need—the amount shattered last year’s event, which raised $62,000. In addition, Best Friends Animal Society was on hand to officially recognize HSHA as a No-Kill Shelter. This means at least 90% of all cats and dogs coming into the shelter find positive outcomes with adoption, placements, or rescues
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HSHA Hurricane Milton Disaster Response
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Aims to Help Pets and Pet Owners in Need with Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
Free vaccinations for dogs and cats available at the Hamilton Health Center parking lot on Saturday, September 21 thanks to Petco Love. The event is in partnership with the Harrisburg Bureau of Police Community Services Division. Harrisburg, PA (September 10, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) will be holding a free […]
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Play Hooky with a Shelter Dog by Participating in Humane Society of Harrisburg Area’s Shelter Skip Day Program
Give a Shelter Dog a Day Out, Increasing their Chance to Meet Potential Adopters HARRISBURG, PA (June 21, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) announced today the re-launch of a program aimed at enriching the lives of shelter dogs, and expanding their chance to find a new family outside the shelter walls. […]
Read MoreHumane Society of Harrisburg Area Reaches Key Benchmark in Path to No-Kill Status, Achieving 93% Live Release Rate in First Quarter of 2024
HSHA invites community to join the movement to No-Kill Harrisburg at Walk for Paws Saturday, May 4 HARRISBURG, PA (MARCH 22, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area has achieved another milestone in the path to No-Kill Harrisburg, reaching a 93% Live Release Rate for the first quarter of 2024. The organization, which has […]
Read MoreHumane Society of Harrisburg Area Reaches Key Benchmark in Path to No-Kill Status, Achieving 94% Live Release Rate in February
Less than three months into its affiliation agreement with Brandywine Valley SPCA, HSHA is celebrating record adoptions and lifesaving HARRISBURG, PA (MARCH 14, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area is proud to announce a milestone in the path to No-Kill Harrisburg, reaching a 94% Live Release Rate for the month of February. Less […]
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