HSHA 2022 AWARD WINNERS Each year HSHA recognizes several key individuals that have truly exemplified and embodied the organization’s mission, to build a better community for pets and people. This year, we recognized those listed below at our Fur Ball Gala. 2022...
Yukio: From Heartworm to Healing HeartsEach October, Subaru celebrates National Make a Dog’s Day in October (this year, it’s October 22nd). This year, we are highlighting the journey of Yukio whose Christmas Day was “made” when he was brought in to the shelter and...
Two Dogs Find Hope at the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area How it started and how it’s going. These two dogs came to HSHA in different ways, but both very broken. But, to see them today, you would have no idea the trauma they have endured.Sarabi was found...
Millie Becomes the “Perfect Dog” Millie arrived at the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) in October of 2021. She was freezing cold and terrified. Truly skin and bone, Millie only weighed 18 pounds. She was found as a stray in the City of...
“Secret Santas” Pay for Holiday Adopt-a-Thon Adoption FeesThe community we serve never ceases to amaze us with its generosity and kindness. And this holiday season is no different. Every December we hold our annual Holiday Adopt-a-Thon, which features...
NEWLYWEDS SPECIAL “WEDDING FAVOR” Many couples in Central PA, and around the country, were forced to postpone their weddings last year due to COVID. Kristi and MJ Palombo were no exception. However, when they were able to finally tie the knot on October...
Please note we close to the public at 3pm on New Year's Eve. The shelter is closed New Year's Day, but be sure to join us at the Penguin Plunge on City Island. Learn more at www.thepenguinplunge.com!
Please note we close at 3pm to the public on Christmas Eve and are closed Christmas Day. Thank you and Happy Holidays!