On Saturday May 17th, the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area will hold its 
annual 5k Run/Walk for the animals at Wildwood lake Sanctuary. This is a great opportuntiy to get out and enjoy some fresh air and exercise with your dog(s). If you don't have a dog, come on out and meet some adoptable dogs from the shelter.
HSHA also offers micro-chipping and low-cost vaccinations at this event. Last year's event raised over $15,000 for the animals. We hope to exceed that this year!
HSHA holds many fundraisers throughout the year such as the Penguin Plunge in January, Bartending night in February, the Run/Walk in May, Auxiliary yard Sale in May, Wine tasting in June, Christmas in July, Claws and Paws Golf Tournament in August, Hogs for Dogs in September and the Fur Ball Gala and Auction in November. It is through these fudraisers that we are able to provide a safe haven for unwanted animals and a place where they can be adopted. We definitely have something for everyone and hope to see you at one of these events.
Most people don't realize it, but animal shelters such as HSHA receive no government funding and rely solely on the generosity of individual private donations to support unwanted animals in their communities. Did you ever stop to think what our community would be like if we didn't have an animal shelter to take care of all of these homeless animals? We would see a lot more animals on the street because there would be no spay/neuter services provided, no humane police officers to intervene on behalf of stray animal attacks or dog fighting. Starving dogs and cats would roam the streets in large quantities looking for handouts. In fact, in many countries that's exactly what goes on. Through the generosity of individual donors, volunteers and some businesses, our Humane Society here in Harrisburg has been able to maintain its shelter to care for all of these animals. Check out their website for more information or to make a tax-deductible contribution.
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