Dog training class begins March 4 (2/14/2024) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism will hold a dog training class at 4-5 p.m. Mondays from March 4 through April 8. The class is for those with dogs one year… …
The impact of your friendship (1/17/2024) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s animal welfare programs and services touched the lives of more than 8,000 pets in 2023. The pets who count on GMHS to be their voice and… …
Friends of Community Cats to meet next week (1/17/2024) - If you are interested in learning more about, or helping with, community cats, the Friends of Gloucester County’s Community Cats invite you to come learn about best practices for trapping… …
Spoil a homeless pet this holiday (12/20/2023) - ’Tis the season to spoil our pets! Let us be honest, all of our four-legged friends are on Santa’s nice list and deserve some extra love this year. The Gloucester-Mathews… …
Spare change project (12/20/2023) - Each year, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75, Gloucester, selects a deserving community organization to be the recipient of its “spare change project.” This year, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society was selected… …
GMHS donation (12/20/2023) - Claus Cares, Animal Care of Gloucester and Animal Care of Mathews held pet photo sessions with Santa to collect donations for the homeless pets of the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. GMHS… …Holiday safety for pets (12/20/2023) - There are many things that change in your home during the holidays. Packages and visitors come through the door, decorations adorn the house, big meals are made with special foods,… …
Raising awareness for community cats (11/15/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is on a mission to raise awareness of community cats. According to GMHS executive director Charles Brown and assistant director Jasmine Jutras, volunteers are needed to… …
Thanksgiving and pets:Holiday Do’s and Don’ts (11/15/2023) - Thanksgiving is almost here! This special holiday that can bring family and friends together can also carry great hazards for our furry loved ones. GMHS is happy to share some… …
Protect your pets this winter (11/15/2023) - At first glance, pets may seem especially well prepared for the elements with their fur, but they are just as susceptible to the effects of winter weather as humans. As… …Adopt a shelter dog (10/18/2023) - October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month which means it is the perfect opportunity to help the homeless dogs in our community find loving, happy homes. Deciding to adopt a… …
Homemakers told about Canine Companion program (10/18/2023) - Service dogs that become certified Canine Companions were the meeting topic and visitors on Oct. 4 at a meeting of the Central Village Homemakers in Mathews. Speakers Leslie Neely and… …
Cearra Barker joins Gloucester Animal Control (10/18/2023) - Cearra Barker was recently named Gloucester County’s newest Animal Control Officer. She joins a team of four other full‐time employees in the department and many passionate volunteers, a release stated.… …
Rabies clinics to be held in Mathews, Gloucester (10/18/2023) - Gloucester and Mathews will hold wo rabies vaccination clinics in October, starting with the Mathews clinic, which will be held this Saturday. Mathews Animal Control will conduct the clinic from… …
Are you and your pets prepared? (9/20/2023) - September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. Are you and your pets ready in case of an emergency? Emergencies come in many forms such as fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods.… …Critters 4 U Rescue helps animals in need (8/16/2023) - Critters 4 U Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Gloucester, is focused on helping homeless dogs and cats who have been abused or neglected. Angel Recoy of Dutton, president and founder… …
Pets looking to make their heart connection (8/16/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is incredibly thankful to our friends who ensure we have the resources needed to make lasting heart connections for the pets in our care. We’d like… …
How you can help homeless pets in need (7/19/2023) - Since its founding in 1912, Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has strived to protect animals. With the mission to be a beacon in animal adoption, welfare, and advocacy, GMHS continues to provide… …
Humane Business Partners champion cause of homeless pets (6/14/2023) - Every year, Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Humane Business Partners helps our organization make the dream of saving even more lives a reality with their friendship and support. Their collective efforts help… …GMHS cuts adoption fee for military personnel (6/7/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has announced its latest year-round adoption program, which will provide discounted adoption fees for active and retired military personnel and their spouses. Individuals who have or… …
GMHS offers ‘Help for Hearts’ (5/17/2023) - Hampton Roads has a greater rate of heartworm disease in dogs than many other areas of the Commonwealth of Virginia. At GMHS, our goal is to leverage our network of… …
GMHS to hold kitten shower Saturday (5/17/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is holding a kitten shower Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the shelter. Every spring, GMHS receives an influx of kittens. Supporters are encouraged to help the… …
GMHS to begin Pet Loss Support Group (5/17/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society will hold its first Pet Loss Support Group meeting next Thursday, May 25, from 6-7 p.m. at the shelter. This is a peer-led support group for… …
Nominate your working dog for Farm Dog of the Year (5/17/2023) - Farm dogs can be an invaluable part of a farmer’s operation, and these hard-working canines are once again being recognized in American Farm Bureau Federation’s Farm Bureau Farm Dog of… …