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2024 Lifesaving Impact

January 28, 2025

The year 2024 has been a defining chapter in the history of the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area. Less than a year after setting our goals and inviting the community to join the No-Kill movement in Central PA, national leader Best Friends Animal Society has recognized us for becoming a No-Kill Shelter. Thanks to your unwavering support and our collective dedication, we met and exceeded our lifesaving mission.

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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

November 7, 2024

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

October 9, 2024
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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Aims to Help Pets and Pet Owners in Need with Free Pet Vaccine Clinic

September 10, 2024

  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

June 21, 2024

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. […]

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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Reaches Key Benchmark in Path to No-Kill Status, Achieving 93% Live Release Rate in First Quarter of 2024

April 22, 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 […]

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