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Humane 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 […]
Read MoreHumane Society of Harrisburg Area “Removes the Labels” From Shelter Dogs
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
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.
Read MoreHumane Society of Harrisburg Area to Participate in Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event to Find Hundreds of Dogs & Cats Homes for the Holidays
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.
Read MoreLetter from the Board President: New Interim Executive Director Named
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.
Read MoreHumane Society of Harrisburg Area Announces New Board Member
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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