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Humane Pennsylvania relies entirely on donations and services fees from the community.
We try to make giving easy and fun by having awesome special fundraising events in local communities. We understand you want to support the work we do for the animals in care, but we also know that no one likes going to a boring event!
Below you will find our upcoming event list, and some of them are even pet-friendly! All of these events offer the chance to do good and have some fun all at the same time.
Thrifty Kitty Grand Opening & Flea Market with Dedication – Sunday, April 6, 2025
Join us for the Grand Opening of The Thrifty Kitty Thrift Boutique, featuring a lively Flea Market and a special Dedication Ceremony! We’re celebrating the renaming of the Lancaster Adoption Center to the Betsy & Ted Lewin Adoption Center for Cats & Critters, honoring award-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin and her late husband Ted, longtime supporters of Humane Pennsylvania and Art for Arf’s Sake.
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM (Dedication Ceremony at 11 AM)
Location: 2195 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602
Enjoy food trucks, refreshments, and great finds at the flea market! Vendors are welcome—spaces are just $30 (FREE for HPA volunteers and off-duty staff). Bring your own tables, tents, and displays—no electricity available.
Reserve your vendor space today! Contact Chelsea Breitenstein, Donor Relations Manager, at cbreitenstein@humanepa.org.
3rd Annual Egg Hunt for Pups – Saturday, April 12, 2025
Join us for Humane PA’s THIRD ANNUAL Egg Hunt for Pups! Bring your furry friend to the Danielle Ruiz-Murphy Dog Park for a tail-wagging good time as they sniff out treat-filled Easter eggs!
Who: Humane Pennsylvania
What: Egg Hunt for Pups
When: Saturday, April 12 | 11 AM – 2 PM (Rain Date: April 19)
Where: Danielle Ruiz-Murphy Dog Park (503 S. Center Road (Rte. 82), Birdsboro, PA 19508)
Why: Have fun while raising lifesaving funds for animals in our care and community!
How: $10 per dog | 30-minute time slots | Groups of 10 pups per session
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Caretakers are required to be in the dog runs with their dogs. It is up to the caretaker’s discretion whether or not their dog should be on or off-leash to hunt for eggs, once within the enclosed gated space.
There will be plenty of pawsome prizes for both you and your pup including amazing goodies from SunDog, Charlee Bear Dog Treats, and more! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and get ready for a howlin’ good time!
Walk for the Animals – Saturday, May 3, 2025
The Empire Bites Back! Join us for the 48th Annual Walk for the Animals at the historic Berks County Fairgrounds in Reading, PA, on Saturday, May 3, 2025! Last year’s Star Wars theme was a galactic hit, so we’re bringing it back bigger and better!
Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or somewhere in between, gather your furry companions and unleash the Force for a paw-some cause.
Mega Pints for Pups – Saturday, July 19, 2025
Everyone’s favorite dog-friendly beer-tasting event is back! The Mega Pints for Pups will make its return on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 5 – 9 PM at Humane Pennsylvania’s Danielle Ruiz-Murphy Dog Park in Birdsboro (503 S. Center Rd., (Rte. 82) Birdsboro, PA 19508)!
Ticket options include:
- Designated Driver – Perfect for anyone under 21!
- General Admission – includes 75+ samples of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, and a commemorative Pints for Pups glass!
- VIP (Very Important Pinter) – includes 75+ samples of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, access to the VIP area with free, full pours, meal voucher for one of the food trucks, commemorative Pints for Pups glass and poster!
Want to make an even bigger impact? Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels. Click the link below to view ticket level details and grab yours before they’re gone!
mini Pints for Pups – May-October
Our mini Pints series takes place every year from April to October at various breweries and wineries throughout Berks and Lancaster counties. All mini Pints dates are outdoors and dog friendly (leashed and well-behaved, please – no incessant barking!) and $1.00 from every drink sold during each event will go directly toward the animals in our care.
Don’t forget to to obtain your mini Pints Pawsport at the first mini Pints for Pups you attend and receive a certified mini Pints for Pups stamp from AT LEAST five different mini Pints locations to receive one free ticket to an exclusive, invitation-only mini Pints for Pups!
Click below to view the full list of 2025 tour stops!
Reading Fightin Phils Games – May-September
We’re proud sponsors of the Reading Fightin Phils Bark in The Park and Fiesta Friday ballgames! We can’t wait to see everyone out with their pups enjoying some good food and great entertainment at FirstEnergy Stadium!
Don’t forget to stop by the Humane Pennsylvania table for a chance to win an autographed Bryce Harper baseball! Raffle tickets are just $1 and all proceeds benefit Humane PA and the animals in our care!
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Art for Arf’s Sake Auction – Saturday, October 11, 2025
Join us for Humane Pennsylvania’s Annual Art for Arf’s Sake Auction on Saturday, October 11, 2025—where art meets the eerie in our Humane House of Horrors!
This year, we’re drawing inspiration from classic horror films, bringing a night of chilling elegance, thrilling art, and spine-tingling surprises—all to support animals in need.
Stay tuned for more details… if you dare!
