Stories
It takes a lot of helping hands and hearts to fulfill HSHA’s mission to build a better community for pets and people. Learn more through the eyes of staff, volunteers, adopters, and more.
Latest Stories
UPDATE Local Boy Scout Performs Service Project At HSHA
Recently, the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) received a call from a young man inquiring about the possibility of performing a service project that would benefit our shelter. Service to others is an important aspect of the Scouting movement. Morgan has chosen to help us here at the shelter by constructing a shed on site that will provide additional much needed storage.
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UPDATE on Kino: From Foster Story to Adoption Story!
Heartworm disease in dogs is very serious. It can cause damage to the heart, lungs and arteries and can even result in death. Kino is one of the unlucky ones. He was diagnosed with heartworm disease at the young age of 2. Unfortunately, his family could not afford the treatment and surrendered him to the SPCA of Luzerne County located in Wilkes-Barre. The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area drove to Luzerne and brought back several dogs, including Kino, to help use our resources to get Kino the best foster home as quickly as possible.
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Testimonial: Great Care for Senior Cats
Dr. Noelle Weeks has provided kind, caring, and excellent vet care for all my cats and at a much more affordable cost than elsewhere. These sweet faces deserve the best veterinary care possible, and we’ve found that at the Veterinary Resource Center.
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Testimonial: Max Gets Happy and Healthy with Help from the Veterinary Resource Center!
I am so happy I found this place. I have never had such great customer service. They truly do care about the animal’s and the prices can’t be beat. Max is doing great.
Read More A Foster Story: Kino Comes to HSHA to find Foster Family and Heartworm Treatment
Heartworm disease in dogs is very serious. It can cause damage to the heart, lungs and arteries and can even result in death. Kino is one of the unlucky ones. He was diagnosed with heartworm disease at the young age of 2. Unfortunately, his family could not afford the treatment and surrendered him to the SPCA of Luzerne County located in Wilkes-Barre. The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area drove to Luzerne and brought back several dogs, including Kino, to help use our resources to get Kino the best foster home as quickly as possible.
Read More Local Boy Scout To Perform Service Project At HSHA
Recently, the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) received a call from a young man inquiring about the possibility of performing a service project that would benefit our shelter. Service to others is an important aspect of the Scouting movement. Morgan has chosen to help us here at the shelter by constructing a shed on site that will provide additional much needed storage.
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