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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area “Removes the Labels” From Shelter Dogs

March 1, 2024

New policy aims to give best possible outcome and chance of adoption for all shelter dogs HARRISBURG, PA (March 1, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) is “removing the labels” from resident dogs. The organization will no longer be assigning breed labels to shelter dogs’ biographical information unless there is undisputed proof […]

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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Introduces “Home for the Holidays” Foster Program

December 19, 2023

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) is giving families an opportunity to enjoy some “four-legged” company over Christmas.  HSHA’s new initiative, “Home for the Holidays,” gives shelter dogs a break from their kennels in a relaxing, home environment and gives a short-term foster opportunity for families looking to help an animal this holiday season.

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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area to Participate in Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event to Find Hundreds of Dogs & Cats Homes for the Holidays

November 22, 2023

Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) is joining Brandywine Valley SPCA, in partnership with national non-profit Petco Love, BOBS from Skechers™, and Discover team-up with 9 other area shelters for collaborative initiative to find pets homes for the holidays.

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Letter from the Board President: New Interim Executive Director Named

October 25, 2023

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area is proud to announce Director of Operations Aspasia Yeager will serve as the interim executive director while a national search is launched.

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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Announces New Board Member

October 4, 2023

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Board Member, Ann Moffitt, ACFRE.  Moffitt was appointed to the HSHA Board of Directors at their September meeting.

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Vaccine Clinics Updated to Allow for More Pets!

September 26, 2023

HSHA made significant changes to the way Vaccine Clinics are organized to allow for more pet owners to get needed vaccines and other services for their owned pets.

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