Editor, Gazette-Journal:

The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is responsible for the care, well-being and placement in “fur-ever” homes of nearly 2,000 animals each year. We are able to do this thanks to the support of the good people of our community.

In addition to the individuals, businesses, volunteers and all animal lovers of Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties, we are deeply indebted to the veterinarians who provide urgently needed medical services to the homeless animals in our care. We would like to offer special thanks to Anderson’s Corner of Toano, Animal Care of Gloucester, Gloucester Veterinary Hospital, Hartfield Animal Hospital, the Animal Resource Foundation’s Spay and Neuter Clinic (ARF), the Tri-County Animal Hospital, and Dr. Tonya Higgins.

On June 22 at 3 p.m., the GMHS will hold its annual meeting at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. Please join us for a party celebrating “Pets in the Garden” as we honor our special volunteers and generous supporters. The GMHS couldn’t accomplish our mission without the help of the wonderful people who are never too busy to reach out to lend us a hand. As Gandhi said, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

Betsy Henderson

Executive Director

Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society