August 2009 Archives
Dear HSHA Supporters:
We are writing to you today to address concerns about the recent article in the Patriot News regarding a federal lawsuit seeking a monetary award from the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc. ("Humane Society") that was filed by Attorney Andrew J. Ostrowski of Susquehanna Township .
As you know, our mission is to build a better community for pets and people. For example, as part of our outreach to the less fortunate, we provide a Pet Food Bank so that members of the community who cannot afford food for their pets can continue to keep them. It is less well known, that in serious cases, where homelessness or other hardships makes it impossible for members of our community to care for their pet, we accept surrender of the pet and provide the pet with necessary love, care and feeding.
The fact is that the allegations in the Patriot News article are misleading or plain wrong. Most importantly, the Patriot News article fails to mention that Attorney Ostrowski's lawsuit seeks an award of money damages from the Humane Society.
We must and will protect Mr. Thomas' privacy and will not disclose the particular facts that led us to agree to provide needed love, care and food to Baron. But we can tell you that, contrary to the allegations in the Patriot News article, Mr. Thomas' dog was not "seized." The Patriot News article makes it clear enough that Mr. Thomas was someone in need of help. We worked with Mr. Thomas to provide that help.
We believe that the federal courts will promptly resolve the matter and we look forward to a speedy resolution.
Thank you for your continued support and for the many encouraging messages we have already received from you.
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
A black with a small patch of white fur on its neck has been found in Manchester Township.
The cat was wearing a faded yellow or light orange collar when first seen, but today the collar was gone.
If this is your cat, or if you know who the cat belongs to, call 717-848-1500.
From ASPCA:
The tail end of summer is officially here, and the ASPCA wants to see how your pup is spending these long, dog days of summer.
Catch your pooch riding the waves or soaking up some rays--and send in the video evidence! Upload your masterpiece directly to YouTube and then submit the URL using this entry form.
The top 10 telegenic winners--selected by the ASPCA's doggie leisure experts -- will receive a special prize pack from the ASPCA Store and will be featured on the ASPCA website. But hurry -- summer's winding down, and the deadline for entries is Aug. 31.
