Humane Action Pennsylvania was pleased to attend State Representative Abigail Salisbury’s 4th Annual Nonprofit Symposium! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow nonprofit leaders, share ideas, and learn.

🐾 HAP in the Spotlight! 💙 Executive Director Natalie Ahwesh was featured in Voyage Pennsylvania’s Hidden Gems series, sharing her journey from educator to animal advocate and HAP’s mission to protect animals, advance legislation, and build a more compassionate Pennsylvania. 📖

It’s always great to see familiar faces out and about in the community! 👋 HAP Executive Director Natalie Ahwesh recently had the chance to catch up with State Representatives Valerie Gaydos and Jeremy Shaffer at a local event.

📷 More from our World Animal Day celebration! 📷

Several years ago, Awesome Pittsburgh awarded HAP a microgrant to support HAP Hive and pollinator-friendly spaces. Last week, we celebrated alongside fellow awardees, reflecting on the power of small investments to grow meaningful, community-driven change. Thank you!!!🐝🌼💚

🌎🧤 What a great morning in Mount Washington! Thank you so much to everyone who joined Humane Action Pennsylvania for this past weekend’s plogging event. With your help, we cleaned up 2 TVs, a bunch of tires, and about 10 full bags of trash from the neighborhood.

What a wonderful night celebrating the lifesaving work of Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh! 🐾💙

A troubling report from Pittsburgh City Paper highlights Allegheny County’s high number of animal abuse cases in PA state courts — showing why strong laws, enforcement & education matter. Read more: tinyurl.com/mvny6wet

🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR PA’S PET CREMATION BILL. HB 1750, the Companion Animal Cremation Consumer Protection Act, passed the PA House 199–0 but is stalled in the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee. Learn more....tinyurl.com/cen6dmks

🐶🌟 HAP Hero of the Month: Dan Cody! 🌟🐶 We’re celebrating Dan Cody, Executive Director of Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP), as our August HAP Hero! HARP supports 25,000+ animals each year through sheltering, adoption, medical care & community programs. 🐾

A big thank you to State Rep. John Inglis for taking the time to meet with Humane Action Pennsylvania today! We had a great conversation about HAP’s work, our priorities for animals and communities across Pennsylvania, 🐾 #HumaneActionPennsylvania #Pennsylvania #RepInglis

A year after HAP, Operation Better Block & community leader Carlos Thomas brought this pollinator habitat to life in Homewood, it’s thriving! 🐝🌱 Proud to see another HAP Hive garden flourishing! 💚 #HAPHive #Homewood #PollinatorGarden

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📷 Less Plastic. More Future. Big impact. Dr. Darrell Payne recently brought HAP’s Less Plastic, More Future presentation to our friends at Plant-Based Pittsburgh—and the program got rave reviews! 📷📷

📷 LAST CALL for Savor India Early Bird Tickets! 📷 Grab early bird pricing for Savor India! Join Humane Action Pennsylvania for an evening celebrating the incredible flavors and culture of India with a delicious multi-course, entirely plant-based feast. 📷

Our incredible volunteers joined our Less Plastic, More Future Program Manager at Carnegie’s Second Friday event to share more about HAP’s work to reduce single-use plastics and protect animals and environment. #LessPlasticMoreFuture #HumaneActionPennsylvania #Carnegie

What a wonderful evening celebrating the Jewish New Year for Animals! 📷📷📷 Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of community, reflection, delicious food, and a celebration of our shared commitment to compassion for animals.

🌟 VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: DARA DECHELLIS! 💚 Dara is HAP’s unofficial resident bartender, always bringing a smile and helping make events a success. With 20+ years in Allegheny County DHS, she’s dedicated her career to helping others. Join us in raising a glass to Dara! 🥂🐾

🚮 Pittsburgh Ploggers is now Penn Ploggers! 🌎 What started locally is growing statewide, with a new launch in Philadelphia. We're seeking a Pittsburgh Coordinator to organize cleanups, recruit volunteers & grow the movement. Ready to help? Send us a message! 💚

Kinda chic to follow Pittsburgh Veg Week and keep up with all the great vegan goings on in Pittsburgh! shorturl.at/W77kk