Humane Action Pittsburgh is a nonprofit serving the residents of Western Pennsylvania–both human and animal. Through innovative and inclusive programming connecting issues such as domestic violence, habitat loss, companion animal protection, human health, wildlife preservation, nontraditional youth education opportunities, poverty, and more, they are a community organization that demonstrates the interdependence of humans and animals.
Human Action Pittsburgh
HAP works to unite and empower diverse communities to advance the protections of all animals by promoting a holistic understanding of how animal welfare interconnects with other pressing societal matters.
Humane Action Pittsburgh’s Youth Steering Committee provides high school students with the opportunity to learn leadership and advocacy skills from leaders from their own community. With each year, their alumni network grows and each cohort’s legacy lives on.
HAP Hive, a campaign aimed at pollinator protection, installs pollinator gardens throughout our region and received the prestigious Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence this year.
They also banned the sale of mill-bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in Pittsburgh. Because of HAP, no pet store in the city will ever sell animals from terrible facilities like puppy mills.
HAP’s roots are in advocacy and, as such, we work closely with legislators to support laws to protect animals. This year we have two legislative priorities: banning the practice of live pigeon shoots (still actively happening in PA) and allowing companion animals to be added to Protection From Abuse orders.
How You Can Help
- Become a member! Membership starts at $5 a month and comes with great perks.
- Join our Action Team. Do more for animals in 10 minutes a month than most people do in a lifetime.
- Come to our events! From volunteer days to ice cream socials, we have a fun activity for you to attend.
- Follow us on social. Stay in the loop of what’s going on daily.
Every dollar you donate to HAP goes to securing a kinder, safer, more compassionate future for our community. Their small team of passionate individuals working tirelessly to get the most impact out of every single donation. For nearly 10 years, HAP has been the driving force behind animal protection in Western Pennsylvania. When you give to HAP, your money is an investment in the future of animal welfare. Help them eradicate puppy mills, create pollinator habitat, train the next generation of leaders, and provide practical resources for people living right here in our region.
Story and Photography by Humane Action Pittsburgh
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