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OUR VISION is a world without animal suffering where all beings are treated with compassion.

Humane Action Pennsylvania is uniting and empowering diverse communities to advance the protections of all animals by promoting a holistic understanding of how animal welfare interconnects with other pressing societal matters. OUR MISSION is 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.

06/01/2026

🎉 Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Youth Steering Committee! 🎉

Are you a high school student in the Greater Pittsburgh area who wants to make a difference, build leadership skills, and connect with other passionate young people?

Join Humane Action Pennsylvania's Youth Steering Committee and spend the school year:

🐝 Supporting pollinators and local wildlife
🏛️ Meeting with elected officials and community leaders
🎙️ Participating in media and advocacy opportunities
🤝 Building friendships with students from across the region
🎓 Developing leadership, public speaking, and teamwork skills
🎉 Taking part in fun field trips, service projects, and special events

In the past, students have visited Phipps Conservatory, Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch, participated in a legislative panel discussion, met with Mayor O'Connor, created a pollinator garden, and so much more!

If you know a student entering grades 10–12 who is looking for a meaningful and rewarding opportunity, encourage them to apply.

⏰ Applications are due by the end of June.

📲 Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!

05/29/2026

🌟 Meet Our May Volunteer of the Month: Dziyana Zubialevich 🌟

We’re so excited to recognize Dziyana Zubialevich as Humane Action Pennsylvania’s May Volunteer of the Month! 💚

If you’ve been following , chances are you’ve seen Dziyana’s incredible work all year long. From creating engaging content to helping bring Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week to life online, her creativity, dedication, and passion have played a huge role in making this year’s Veg Week such a success.

Dziyana is a Compliance Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh and is currently pursuing her MA in Education Policy. She has been vegan for over a decade and is deeply passionate about social justice, animal welfare, and sustainability. Outside of work and volunteering, she enjoys adult ballet classes at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, crafting, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her sweet bunny, Wenet 🐇

As one of HAP’s talented Content Creators, Dziyana helps us tell our story and inspire more people to get involved in creating a kinder world for animals. We are endlessly grateful for her compassion, talent, and all the heart she brings to this movement.

Thank you, Dziyana, for everything you do! 🎉

05/28/2026

🍓 Due to popular demand, Nurture PGH is extending their Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week special for ONE more week — available Thursday, June 5! 🌱✨

Enjoy a full plant-based meal delivery experience:
🥗 Spinach Salad with Strawberries
🍝 Veggie Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta with 🌰 Lentil Walnut “Sausage” and 🌿 Nut-Free Herb Pesto
🍚 Spring Green Risotto
🥧 Strawberry Rhubarb Tart

Three courses for $50 💚

Order here:
https://nurture-pgh.square.site/s/order
Or through the link in nurturepgh’s bio!

If you missed Veg Week, now’s your chance to support one of Pittsburgh’s amazing plant-based spots while enjoying an incredible seasonal menu! 🌸

05/27/2026

What does it really take to create lasting change for animals?

In this new episode of Doobert’s Top Dog Podcast, Humane Action Pennsylvania Executive Director Natalie Ahwesh shares how policy, education, coalition-building, and community engagement can drive meaningful, long-term progress for animals and people alike.

From passing groundbreaking legislation to building grassroots momentum across Pennsylvania, Natalie discusses the importance of meeting people where they are, staying solutions-focused, and expanding our circle of compassion.

We’re proud to see HAP’s work and mission highlighted in this thoughtful conversation. 💚

Listen here at the link in comments!

05/26/2026

Plastic pollution impacts all of us — from wildlife and waterways to public health and our communities. That’s why Humane Action Pennsylvania is proud to lead the Plastics Collaborative, a growing coalition of organizations, businesses, municipalities, and community members working together to reduce single-use plastics across our region.

We’re looking for new partners and supporters who want to help create practical, sustainable solutions through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Whether you’re a nonprofit, business owner, educator, local leader, or simply someone who cares about the future of our planet, we invite you to join us.

Together, we can build a cleaner, healthier, more compassionate Pennsylvania. 🌎♻️

Learn more and get involved at the link in the comments!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Humane Action Pennsylvania honors and remembers the brave service members who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

As we spend time with loved ones today, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to protect the freedoms and communities we hold dear.

We also recognize the countless military families, veterans, and service animals whose lives have been shaped by that service and sacrifice.

From all of us at Humane Action Pennsylvania, we wish you a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Humane Action Pennsylvania is proud to recognize cindybassphilly as our May HAP Hero for her leadership in introducing legislation to ban the sale of force-fed animal products, including foie gras, in Philadelphia earlier this month.

Building on our successful 2023 Pittsburgh victory, this proposal marks an important step toward ending one of the cruelest practices in industrial animal agriculture.

Foie gras is produced by force-feeding ducks and geese through tubes inserted down their throats multiple times per day, causing their livers to enlarge far beyond normal size. Animal welfare advocates and veterinarians have long raised serious concerns about the suffering associated with this practice. Similar bans have already been enacted in places like California and Pittsburgh, with momentum continuing to grow nationwide.

Councilmember Bass has long been a champion for Philadelphia communities, and we are deeply grateful for her willingness to advance compassionate policy that reflects the values of so many residents who oppose extreme animal cruelty.

Humane Action Pennsylvania is proud to be leading this campaign and looks forward to continuing to build support for the bill in the months ahead. Stay tuned for opportunities to take action and help make Philadelphia the next major U.S. city to reject the cruelty of force-feeding. 💛

05/21/2026

Thank you to Crossings Animal Society for the opportunity to join your wonderful breakfast fundraiser in Newtown!

Humane Action Pennsylvania Director of Operations Shannon Dickerson was proud to speak alongside Brian Hackett, Director of Government and Community Relations at Associated Humane Societies. Together, Brian and Shannon spoke about the importance of animal advocacy and engaging more people in companion animal legislation efforts across both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

It was also wonderful spending the morning with Yvonne and Karen of Crossings Animal Society, along with so many passionate advocates working to create a more compassionate world for animals.

We’re always grateful for opportunities to connect with fellow organizations, share ideas, and strengthen the movement for animals together. Thank you again for your hospitality, support, and dedication to animals throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey! 🐾

05/20/2026

📣 Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 Humane Action Pennsylvania Youth Steering Committee! 🎉

Do you know a high school student in the greater Pittsburgh area who is passionate about making a difference in their community? Our Youth Steering Committee gives students the chance to build leadership skills, learn about advocacy and public policy, connect with local leaders, and create real change — all while having fun and meeting other motivated young people. 🌎✨

Over the past year, students:
🌱 Helped develop a pollinator garden project
🎙️ Appeared as guests on SLB Radio
🏛️ Received a proclamation at Pittsburgh City Council
🐐 Visited Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch
🌿 Explored sustainability and conservation at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
🤝 Met with policymakers, advocates, and community leaders

Students also receive mentorship, hands-on advocacy experience, enrichment opportunities, and a stipend upon successful completion of the program.

If you know a student entering grades 10–12 during the 2026–2027 school year in the Pittsburgh/Allegheny County area, encourage them to apply! 💚

Learn more and apply here:
www.humaneactionpennsylvania.org/youthsteeringcommittee

05/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Ursula Smith to the Humane Action Pennsylvania team! 🎉

Ursula joins HAP as our new Administrative Assistant through the Senior Job Placement Program, bringing with her an incredible background in healthcare, administration, and community care.

Over the course of her career, Ursula worked as a Radiation Therapist and later as a Medical Transcriptionist. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and recently expanded her expertise into artificial intelligence, completing an AI bootcamp through StackRoute in partnership with Point Park University.

Beyond her professional experience, Ursula has long been dedicated to helping animals. From rescuing wildlife as a child to helping feral and abandoned animals find loving homes, compassion has always guided her work.

Ursula shared that what drew her most to HAP is our belief that the mistreatment of animals and the mistreatment of people are often deeply connected — and that creating a more humane world means caring for all living beings.

We are thrilled to have Ursula on our team and cannot wait for you to meet her! 💙

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