Annual Events

July 23rd, 2022
With reduced adoption rates during our busiest time of the year, it really will be Christmas in July when you find the right pet just for you!

Date TBD
Join the HSHA’s Shelter Buddies for a rousing afternoon of Gift Basket Bingo AND to help the homeless animals!

October 15th, 2022
Vendors, prizes, costume contest, 50% adoptable pitties, and more!

October 24th – 29th, 2022
Receive a SPOOKTACULAR adoption rate discount on black, tortie, torbie, and orange cats!

November 5th, 2022
HSHA’s signature annual event, the Fur Ball Gala caters to our most passionate supporters and raises vital funds to help HSHA continue our mission.

December 3rd, 2022
Help our residents find a home for the holidays!  This event includes reduced adoption rates for all adoptable residents!

January 1, 2023
A New Year’s Day tradition, hundreds of Central PA residents jump into the icy cold Susquehanna River to support homeless animals.  

February 14th-19th, 2022
All Valentine’s Day Week, pet adoptions are half off.  This is the perfect time to experience the unconditional love of a new pet and adopt a new furry Valentine!

All February
Each year, HSHA uses 300,000 latex, vinyl or nitrite gloves to clean, medicate and care for thousands of homeless animals. The Glove Drive aims to provide as much of our annual glove need as possible.

March 1st – 31st
We are gearing up for Kitten Season and need your help! Hundreds of kittens end up homeless and in our shelter each year. The highest volume arrives in the Spring and we are getting ready!

May 7th, 2022
Join us for a musical festival and so much more!

May 2022 TBD
Join Shelter Buddies, a group of HSHA supporters that host fundraising events throughout the year, for a yard sale.