Annual Events
The mission of the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc. is to build a better community for pets and people through compassion, protection, education, and collaboration.
CAToberfest
October 21st – 26th, 2024
Receive a SPOOKTACULAR adoption rate discount on black, tortie, torbie, and orange cats!
Fur Ball Gala & Auction
November 2nd, 2024
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.
MEGA Holiday Adopt-a-Thon
December 7th – 8th, 2024
Help our residents find a home for the holidays! This event includes reduced adoption rates for all adoptable residents!
Penguin Plunge
January 1st, 2025
A New Year’s Day tradition, hundreds of Central PA residents jump into the icy cold Susquehanna River to support homeless animals.
Shelter Sweetheart Week
February 12th-17th, 2024
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!
Kitten Shower Supply Drive
All April
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!
Walk for Paws
May 4th, 2024
Join us for a 5k/walk and family festival
Shelter Buddies Yard Sale
May TBD
Join Shelter Buddies, a group of HSHA supporters that host fundraising events throughout the year, for a yard sale.