2024 Lifesaving Impact
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
2w ago
The year 2024 has been a defining chapter in the history of the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area. Less than a year after setting our goals and inviting the community to join the No-Kill movement in Central PA, national leader Best Friends Animal Society has recognized us for becoming a No-Kill Shelter. Thanks to your unwavering support and our collective dedication, we met and exceeded our lifesaving mission. The post 2024 Lifesaving Impact appeared first on Humane Society of Harrisburg Area ..read more
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Year of Lifesaving
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
2M ago
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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Receives No-Kill Recognition from Best Friends Animal Society, Raises $225,000 at Fur Ball Gala
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
3M ago
The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) had much to celebrate this past weekend at their premier charitable event, the Fur Ball Gala. The organization smashed the goal and raised $225,000 to help animals in need—the amount shattered last year’s event, which raised $62,000. In addition, Best Friends Animal Society was on hand to officially recognize HSHA as a No-Kill Shelter. This means at least 90% of all cats and dogs coming into the shelter find positive outcomes with adoption, placements, or rescues The post Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Receives No-Kill Recognition from Best Frien ..read more
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HSHA Hurricane Milton Disaster Response
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Eli Martinez
4M ago
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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Aims to Help Pets and Pet Owners in Need with Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
5M ago
  Free vaccinations for dogs and cats available at the Hamilton Health Center parking lot on Saturday, September 21 thanks to Petco Love. The event is in partnership with the Harrisburg Bureau of Police Community Services Division.  Harrisburg, PA (September 10, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) will be holding a free […] The post Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Aims to Help Pets and Pet Owners in Need with Free Pet Vaccine Clinic appeared first on Humane Society of Harrisburg Area ..read more
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Play Hooky with a Shelter Dog by Participating in Humane Society of Harrisburg Area’s Shelter Skip Day Program
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
8M ago
Give a Shelter Dog a Day Out, Increasing their Chance to Meet Potential Adopters HARRISBURG, PA (June 21, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) announced today the re-launch of a program aimed at enriching the lives of shelter dogs, and expanding their chance to find a new family outside the shelter walls. Community members are encouraged to volunteer their time to take an adoptable dog on a fun outing as part of the new Shelter Skip Day program. Participants can stop by HSHA to choose and sign a dog out for an hour, an afternoon, or the whole day. They will be given a packet of ..read more
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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Reaches Key Benchmark in Path to No-Kill Status, Achieving 93% Live Release Rate in First Quarter of 2024
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
10M ago
HSHA invites community to join the movement to No-Kill Harrisburg at Walk for Paws Saturday, May 4 HARRISBURG, PA (MARCH 22, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area has achieved another milestone in the path to No-Kill Harrisburg, reaching a 93% Live Release Rate for the first quarter of 2024. The organization, which has roots in the community for more than 100 years, celebrated 478 adoptions and performed 862 spay and neuter surgeries aimed at slowing the number of unplanned litters in the community over the 3-month start to the year. HSHA celebrated 127 adoptions in January, 174 in Fe ..read more
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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Reaches Key Benchmark in Path to No-Kill Status, Achieving 94% Live Release Rate in February
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
11M ago
Less than three months into its affiliation agreement with Brandywine Valley SPCA, HSHA is celebrating record adoptions and lifesaving HARRISBURG, PA (MARCH 14, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area is proud to announce a milestone in the path to No-Kill Harrisburg, reaching a 94% Live Release Rate for the month of February. Less than three months into its affiliation agreement with Brandywine Valley SPCA, and appointment of Adam Lamb as the new executive director, HSHA is already seeing positive results from the implemented changes and new leadership. Within the first months, HSHA dro ..read more
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Humane Society of Harrisburg Area “Removes the Labels” From Shelter Dogs
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
1y ago
New policy aims to give best possible outcome and chance of adoption for all shelter dogs HARRISBURG, PA (March 1, 2024) – The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) is “removing the labels” from resident dogs. The organization will no longer be assigning breed labels to shelter dogs’ biographical information unless there is undisputed proof of lineage. Research indicates that up to 75% of dogs are mislabeled when attempting to identify breed(s) through appearance, and that labeling on public-facing, biographical materials can negatively impact the length of stay and outcome for all dogs ..read more
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Double Your 2023 Lifesaving Impact
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Blog
by Amanda Brunish
1y ago
It’s not too late to support the thousands of animals who rely on the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area and double your lifesaving impact. Now through December 31st, all donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000! This means every dollar is immediately doubled to help HSHA rescue, feed, and protect dogs and cats in our community, and bolster vital outreach and education initiatives that promote care and respect for animals everywhere.   The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area relies solely on the community for support. Without your donations, we could not save animal ..read more
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