by Amanda Brunish | Jan 22, 2026 | News Release, Stories
At HSHA alone, we increased the number of animals in our care by 15% compared to 2024, with an average of 73 animals arriving weekly, nearly half of whom came to us as strays. We increased lifesaving, holding a 95% live release rate for the year, completing another...
by Amanda Brunish | Dec 12, 2025 | News Release
Brandywine Valley SPCA, in partnership with national nonprofit Petco Love, team up with partner shelters for a collaborative initiative to find pets homes for the holidays. HARRISBURG, PA (DECEMBER 12, 2025) – Hundreds of pets across the region will be looking for...
by Amanda Brunish | Dec 2, 2025 | News Release, Stories
LJ was saved from horrible conditions by our Humane Police Officer. Left in a basement for days at a time, LJ had to fight with other dogs for food that would be thrown on the floor for them. LJ came to HSHA with physical and emotional wounds that needed healing, but...
by Amanda Brunish | Oct 13, 2025 | News Release
Free vaccinations for dogs and cats available at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) parking lot off Industrial Road on Saturday, October 18 powered by Petco Love. Harrisburg, PA (October 13, 2025) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) will be holding...
by Amanda Brunish | Sep 4, 2025 | News Release
Second year of The Rescue Effect brings together shelters and rescues nationwide to place more animals into loving homes and reduce the length of time animals are spending in shelters HARRISBURG, PA (SEPTEMBER 4, 2025) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA)...
by Amanda Brunish | Aug 18, 2025 | News Release
The Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area (HSHA) and Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) Lancaster Dog Adoption Center have joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign.On August 23, the public is invited to attend a...
