Helen Krause Organization (HOKAFI)
Where Rescue Meets Compassion
The Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) is a dedicated non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. We believe every dog and cat deserves a safe, loving place to call home.
Our Legacy of Devotion
Founded by the late Helen Opperman Krause, our shelter carries forward a legacy rooted in deep compassion and a lifelong devotion to animals. After facing great uncertainty in her own efforts, Helen established a foundation that ensures animals in need receive the safety, dignity, and care they so rightfully deserve.
A Volunteer-Driven Haven
Our shelter is run primarily by a dedicated corps of volunteers and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, ensuring our focus remains entirely on the animals. Located on two acres of landscaped grounds, our complex features a state-of-the-art main cat shelter, a cat annex, and a dog kennel, providing a safe environment for up to 100 cats and 10 dogs at any given time.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe adoption is a joyful, lifelong partnership, and we prioritize thoughtful matching to ensure a happy future for both our animals and your family. Because our residents have often come to us after being abandoned or stray, we take the time to get to know their personalities and needs, ensuring we find the right fit for your home and lifestyle.
Start Your Journey Today
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to view our adoptable cats and dogs online or contact us at 717-697-3377 to schedule a visit. Join our community of supporters by volunteering, becoming a member, or exploring our Guardian Angel Program to help us continue providing a safe harbor for animals in need.
Trust Assessment
SilverRated Sep 29, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 40+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Helpful staff
- Clean facilities
Recent Videos
10/14 - 🐾❤️ Very Happy Tails — Dex! After spending only a short month at HOKAFI, Dex has been adopted! During his time at HOKAFI, Dex was friendly, cuddly, and very playful! We hope that he will continue to get all the treats, cuddles, naps, and playtime he deserves! Good luck to you, Dex! We hope your home is filled with lots of love! 🐾❤️ Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #DexIsAdopted #Adopted #HappyTails #ForeverHome #AdoptionAnnouncement #HelenKrause #HOKAFI #RescueCat #AdoptDontShop #ShelterCat #RescueCats #DillsburgPA
Watch on Facebook10/13 - 🐾🍂 THANK YOU, AUTUMN MERCANTILE! 🍂🐾 A big THANK YOU to Autumn Mercantile and the York Expo Center for having HOKAFI! We had a wonderful time meeting so many people in the community, talking about our adoptable dogs and cats, and sharing more about HOKAFI and the work we do. ❤️🐶🐱 We truly appreciate opportunities like this that allow us to get out into the community, raise awareness for our animals, and connect with people who want to help! 🐾 Want to join us at future events? Our Events & Fundraising Team is always looking for more volunteers! Whether you can help at one event a year or several, we'd love to have you. Help with event tables, sell merchandise and handmade crafts, talk with visitors, take photos and videos, help with setup or simply come have fun while supporting our animals! 📩 Interested in joining the team? Send us a message or email christy.hokafi@gmail.com. Thank you again to Autumn Mercantile, the York Expo Center, everyone who stopped by our booth, and our volunteers who helped make the day possible! ❤️🐾 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HOKAFI #HelenOKrauseAnimalFoundation #AutumnMercantile #YorkExpoCenter #YorkPA #CentralPA #AnimalRescue #SupportAnimalRescue #RescueDogs #RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #AdoptAShelterPet #Volunteer #VolunteerLocal #CommunityEvents #SupportLocal #ShelterDogs #ShelterCats #HelpShelterAnimals #EventsForACause #FundraisingForACause #MakeADifference
Watch on Facebook10/13 - 🐱🧡 MEET HEIDI! 🧡🐱 Don't let her petite size fool you! Heidi may be small, but she has a BIG heart, plenty of love to give, and just the right amount of sass! 🥰🐾 At just 2 years old, this beautiful orange-and-white sweetheart is all about affection! Heidi loves spending time with people, soaking up attention, and getting all the pets she can. ❤️ And while she gets along well with other cats, Heidi does have one very important rule...what's hers is HERS! 😂🧸 If she's playing with a toy, don't expect her to share! With her loving personality, adorable looks, and a little independent streak, Heidi is the perfect combination of sweet and sassy! 💕 🏡 Could Heidi be the missing piece to your family? She's ready to find a forever home where she can be loved, spoiled, and showered with affection! Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #MeetHeidi #AdoptHeidi #AdoptDontShop #HelenKrause #HOKAFI #DillsburgPA #AdoptACat #RescueCats #OrangeAndWhiteCat #PetAdoption #ForeverHomeWanted #SweetAndSassy #RescueIsMyFavoriteBreed
Watch on Facebook10/13 - 🐾❤️ A BIG THANK YOU TO BENNY'S PET DEPOT! ❤️🐾 We had such a wonderful time attending Benny's Pet Depot's Customer Appreciation Day! 🎉🐶🐱 A huge thank you to Benny's Pet Depot for inviting us to be part of this special event and for giving us the opportunity to connect with so many amazing people in our community! We loved getting to meet new faces, have great conversations, share information about our rescue, and spread awareness about the animals in our care. 🐾💕 Events like these remind us just how special our community truly is. Every conversation, every connection, and every opportunity to share our mission helps us continue making a difference in the lives of animals in need. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, learn more about Helen Krause, and show their support! And another BIG thank you to Benny's Pet Depot for welcoming us and hosting such a wonderful event! 🥰🐾 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HelenKrause #HOKAFI #BennysPetDepot #CustomerAppreciationDay #CommunityConnections #CommunitySupport #AnimalRescue #SupportLocalBusinesses #RescueAwareness #DillsburgPA #MakingADifference #ThankYou
Watch on Facebook10/11 - 🐾❤️ HAPPY TAILS UPDATE — LULU (FORMERLY LUCRETIA)! 🏡🐶 There's nothing we love more than seeing our former rescue pups living their best lives in their forever homes! 🥹❤️ Remember Lucretia? Well, she now goes by LuLu, and we are so happy to share that this sweet girl is absolutely THRIVING with her new family! 🐾💕 LuLu has been getting more comfortable and confident in her new surroundings. She's exploring more of her yard, having the best time playing with her human brother, and has apparently mastered the art of napping! 😂💤 But the best part? Her family couldn't be happier to have her as part of their lives! ❤️ Watching dogs like LuLu settle into their forever homes, build special bonds, and experience the love they deserve is exactly why we do what we do. 🥹🏡 We couldn't be happier for you, sweet girl! Keep enjoying those adventures, playtime, and well-deserved naps! 🐶❤️ A huge thank you to LuLu's family for giving her such a wonderful home and sharing these special moments with us! 💕 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HelenKrause #HOKAFI #HappyTails #LuLu #AdoptionUpdate #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #ForeverHome #AdoptionSuccess #RescueDogsRock #DillsburgPA #HappyEnding
Watch on Facebook10/11 - 🐱🥊 ALL ABOUT MAC — FROM FROZEN PAWS TO WRESTLING CLAWS! ❤️🐾 Meet Mac, our handsome 3-year-old tabby with a heart of gold and the spirit of a WWE champion! 🏆🐱 Mac's story didn't start out easy. When Mac first arrived, he wasn't quite sure what to think of people. But after discovering the magic of warm beds, full food bowls, and endless toys, he's decided this whole indoor cat life is pretty amazing! 🥹❤️ Mac may be a little shy when meeting new people, but give him some time and you'll discover the sweetest boy! Once he trusts you, he's all about curling up in your lap, soaking up affection, chasing toys, and occasionally showing off his professional wrestling moves! 😂🥊 And speaking of wrestling...Mac has a tag-team partner! His best buddy Elliott is always ready for a friendly match. These two handsome tabbies could practically pass for twins, and their wrestling matches are quite the entertainment! 🐱🐱 ✨ A little more about Mac: 🐾 Sweet and gentle once he feels comfortable ❤️ Loves lap time and affection 🧸 Always up for some playtime 🐱 Gets along well with other cats 🥊 Self-proclaimed professional wrestler! Mac has been with us at Helen Krause since January 2026, and we're hoping his forever family is out there waiting to meet him. 🏡❤️ All this sweet boy needs is someone willing to give him a little patience and a whole lot of love. In return, he'll give you endless cuddles, laughs, and maybe even a front-row seat to his next wrestling championship! 🥹💕 Could Mac be your perfect match? 🐾 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HelenKrause #HOKAFI #AllAboutMac #MeetMac #AdoptDontShop #RescueCats #CatAdoption #ShelterCats #TabbyCats #RescueCatLove #DillsburgPA #ForeverHome #AdoptMac
Watch on Facebook10/11 - ☕🐱 ALL ABOUT LATTE — THE QUEEN OF SASS! 👑❤️ Looking for a cat with a little sweetness, a little sass, and a whole lot of personality? Well, allow us to introduce you to Latte! 🐾💕 Latte is a beautiful 6-year-old girl who knows exactly what she wants in life...and isn't afraid to let you know! 😂❤️ This confident queen loves greeting visitors, soaking up attention, and curling up on the lap of someone she trusts. But don't be fooled by her sweet side, Latte is also a firm believer in personal boundaries! When she's had enough affection, she'll let you know. After all, even queens need their space! 👑🐱 ✨ A few things to know about Latte: 🐾 Professional greeter and supervisor ❤️ Loves affection (on her terms!) ☕ Expert lap warmer 👑 Full of confidence, charm, and sass 💕 Knows how to communicate when she needs some space Latte came to Helen Krause in January 2025 after her previous owner could no longer care for her due to their living situation. Now she's patiently waiting for someone who will appreciate her big personality and give her the loving forever home she deserves. 🏡❤️ If you're looking for a feline companion who will keep you entertained, shower you with affection when she's in the mood, and maybe even run your household, Latte might just be your girl! 🥰 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HelenKrause #HOKAFI #AllAboutLatte #MeetLatte #AdoptDontShop #RescueCats #CatAdoption #SassyCats #CatsWithPersonality #ShelterCats #DillsburgPA #ForeverHome
Watch on Facebook10/10 - 🐾📢 SNICKERS HAS AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢🐾 Our handsome boy Snickers is stopping by to remind everyone that TODAY IS OPEN HOURS at Helen Krause! 🐶❤️ We'll be welcoming visitors from 12–3 PM, but today's open hours will be a little different! 🐶 Our dog building will be welcoming visitors today, while our cat building will be closed! 🐱💤 So if you've been thinking about adding a four-legged best friend to your family, today is the perfect opportunity to stop by and meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs! 🏡❤️ And of course, Snickers would love for you to come say hello! 🥰🐾 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HelenKrause #HOKAFI #Snickers #OpenHours #AdoptDontShop #RescueDogs #ShelterDogs #DillsburgPA #ForeverHomes #MeetYourBestFriend
Watch on Facebook10/9 - 🍦🐾 THANK YOU, SARAH’S CREAMERY! ❤️ A huge thank you to Sarah’s Creamery for welcoming HOKAFI for our Dine & Donate event and generously donating 10% of participating purchases to help the dogs and cats in our care! 🐶🐱 We had such a great time meeting everyone who stopped by our table, talking about HOKAFI, sharing information about our adoptable animals, and, of course, enjoying some delicious ice cream! 🍦❤️ We also had a very special four-legged visitor! 🐶 Our volunteer’s dog, Lucas, came along to greet customers and help us represent HOKAFI. He loved meeting everyone and was happy to hand out some extra puppy kisses and smiles! ❤️🐾 Thank you to everyone who came out to support us, shared our event, stopped to talk with us, or made a purchase. Community support like this truly makes a difference for a small nonprofit shelter like ours. 🐾 Ever wonder who the people are behind the HOKAFI table at all these events? They’re people from our community who decided to give a little of their free time to help animals. Some love talking to people, some love setting up displays, some make things for us to sell, some take photos and videos, and some are simply happy to lend an extra pair of hands. And sometimes, they even bring along their four-legged friends to help greet our supporters! 🐶 You don’t need special experience to be one of them. ❤️ If you’ve seen us out and about and thought, “That looks like fun. I could do that,” you absolutely can! Send us a message at Christy.hokafi@gmail.com and come spend an event with us. You might be surprised by just how much fun you have while making a difference for animals who need you. 🐾 Thank you again to Sarah’s Creamery for having us and for choosing to support HOKAFI! 🍦❤️🐶🐱 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HOKAFI #SarahsCreamery #CommunitySupportingCommunity #VolunteerWithUs #AnimalRescue #SupportLocal #RescueDogs #RescueCats #DoverPA
Watch on Facebook10/8 - 📱🐾 ARE YOU FOLLOWING HOKAFI YET? 🐾📱 If you love dogs, cats, happy adoption stories, behind-the-scenes shelter moments, and a little bit of animal chaos. 😂❤️ Come follow us! You can find HOKAFI on: 💙 Facebook – Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation 📸 Instagram – Follow along for photos, Reels & shelter updates 🎵 TikTok – Come see the fun side of life at HOKAFI! Every FOLLOW, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE helps our pages reach more people and the more people who see our animals, the better their chances of finding their forever homes. 🏡❤️ Following us is completely FREE, takes just a few seconds, and is one of the easiest ways you can help our shelter! 🐶🐱 Help us grow our HOKAFI community! If you already follow us, invite a friend who loves animals to follow us too! 💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helenokrauseanimalfoundation 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenokrause/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hokafianimalshelter?lang=en Three little follows can make a BIG difference for our animals. ❤️🐾 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HOKAFI #HelenOKrauseAnimalFoundation #FollowUs #SupportAnimalRescue #RescueDogs #RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #ShelterPets #DillsburgPA #CentralPARescue
Watch on Facebook10/8 - 🐾💙 THANK YOU, ZOEY’S FUN RUN! 💙🐾 A huge thank you to Zoey’s Fun Run for inviting HOKAFI to be part of such a wonderful event! We had a fantastic day at John Rudy Park surrounded by dogs, animal lovers, vendors, and so many people who care about helping pets in our community. 🐶❤️ Thank you to everyone who stopped by the HOKAFI table to shop, say hello, learn about our shelter, or ask about our adoptable dogs and cats. We love every opportunity we get to introduce more people to HOKAFI and the animals in our care. 🐾 And a special thank you to our HOKAFI volunteers who make days like this possible! Every time you see HOKAFI at a festival, craft show, community event, fundraiser or other local activity, there are volunteers behind the scenes making it happen from packing supplies, setting up displays, transporting everything, talking with visitors, selling fundraising items, taking photos, sharing our animals’ stories, and packing it all back up again at the end of the day. The more volunteers we have, the more places HOKAFI can be. And every place we go is another opportunity for someone to discover our shelter, support our mission, or fall in love with an animal who needs a home. ❤️ If that sounds like something you'd enjoy being part of, we're always looking for more people to join our Events & Fundraising Team. Whether you have a few hours to give occasionally or want to become more involved, there’s a place for you! Thank you again to Zoey’s Fun Run for including HOKAFI in such a special day! 🐾💙 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HOKAFI #ZoeysFunRun #VolunteerForAnimals #CommunityEvents #AnimalRescue #RescueDogs #RescueCats #SupportAnimalRescue #YorkPA
Watch on Facebook10/7 - 🐾📦 LAST DAY OF AMAZON PRIME DAY – OCTOBER 7th! 📦🐾 Before those Prime Day deals disappear tonight, would you consider adding one little something for HOKAFI to your cart? ❤️ Our Social Media & Events/Fundraising Amazon Wish List is filled with items our volunteers can put to work throughout the year, helping us create fun content featuring our shelter animals, attend community events, raise funds, and get more eyes on the dogs and cats waiting for homes. 🐶🐱 🎥 Content creation supplies 🎪 Event & fundraising supplies 🐾 Items to help us showcase our animals ❤️ Supplies that help our volunteers do even more Every item purchased is one less thing HOKAFI has to buy and that means more of our resources can go toward caring for the animals who need us. If you're already shopping Amazon Prime Day today, take a peek at our wish list and see if there's something you'd like to send our way! Even the smallest items make a difference. ❤️ 🛒 SHOP OUR AMAZON WISH LIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/P28ZLKLOFFH3?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_3 Thank you to everyone who has already sent something our way! We can't wait to put these donations to good use. 🐾❤️ Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HOKAFI #AmazonPrimeDay #AmazonWishList #AnimalRescue #SupportYourLocalShelter #ShelterDogs #ShelterCats #SupportAnimalRescue #DillsburgPA
Watch on Facebook10/7 - 🍂🐾 THANK YOU, ASHCOMBE FARM & GREENHOUSES! 🧡 A huge thank you to Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses for inviting HOKAFI to be part of the Fall Harvest Artisan Market! We had a wonderful day meeting so many people in the community, talking about HOKAFI and our adoptable animals, and raising funds to help support the dogs and cats in our care. 🐶🐱❤️ Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, shopped with us, or simply came over to say hello! 🐶 We also had a little extra help attracting people to our booth today! One of our volunteers’ dog, Draco, stopped for a visit and we'd say he did his job VERY well! 😂🐾 He certainly knew how to draw a crowd—and he soaked up ALL the love and attention that came his way. ❤️ Draco may have found himself a permanent position on our Events Team! And if you've ever thought about volunteering with HOKAFI, our events are a GREAT way to get involved! 🎉 We really do have so much fun together. We get to attend local festivals, markets and community events, meet new people, spread the word about our animals, and raise money for a cause we all care about. You don't have to commit to every event—even helping with one or two throughout the year makes a difference! 🐾 We'd love to have more people join our Events & Fundraising Team! If you'd like to have some fun while helping animals in need, send us a message to learn how to get involved. Thank you again to Ashcombe for having HOKAFI and for supporting local organizations in our community! 🍁🧡🐾 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HOKAFI #Ashcombe #VolunteerWithUs #CommunityEvents #AnimalRescue #SupportLocal #RescueDogs #RescueCats #DillsburgPA
Watch on Facebook10/6 - 🐾📦 Amazon Prime Day is finally here – October 6th & 7th – and HOKAFI has a wish list! 📦🐾 Have you ever enjoyed one of our silly animal videos, adorable photos, adoption posts, or stopped by to see us at a community event? ❤️ Behind all of those posts and events are our Social Media and Events/Fundraising Committees. Volunteers working to get our animals seen, connect with our community, raise much-needed funds, and ultimately help more dogs and cats. 🐶🐱 And sometimes, we need a few supplies to make all that happen! This Amazon Prime Day, please consider purchasing an item from our Social Media & Events/Fundraising Amazon Wish List. With Prime Day deals, your donation may go even further! 🎥 Supplies help us create fun and engaging content 🎪 Event items help us get out into the community 💰 Fundraising supplies help us raise money for the animals 🐾 And every bit of it helps us continue telling their stories and finding them homes! Whether it's something big or something small, every donation helps our volunteers do more for the animals at HOKAFI. 🛒 Shop our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/P28ZLKLOFFH3?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_3 Thank you for helping us turn posts, events, and ideas into something that makes a real difference for our animals. ❤️🐾 Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) Dillsburg, PA https://linktr.ee/HelenKrauseAnimalShelterLinks Kennel License #3467 #HOKAFI #AmazonPrimeDay #AmazonWishList #AnimalRescue #SupportYourLocalShelter #ShelterDogs #ShelterCats #SupportAnimalRescue #DillsburgPA
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