The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society received a $10,000 grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, which supports transformational programs and services in pairing veterans with service dogs, expanding access to care for companion animals and strengthening local public service organizations. The Big Bet for Pets: Boost Grant, awarded to GMHS, aims to grow and scale the capacity of nonprofit community-based veterinary services; expand veterinary service options in rural communities; and fuel innovative research and programs that break down barriers to access, a release stated. The grant money will support GMHS’s Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, helping to reduce the cost of spay and neuter surgeries for pet owners in the community experiencing financial hardship. While the clinic provides services at reduced rates already, low-cost veterinary care can remain out of reach for some families. With the grant, GMHS will be able to further subsidize costs for qualifying pe...