Humane Society announces matching gift challenge (12/22/2020) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has kicked off its Top Hats and Tails Matching Gift Challenge. Between Dec. 21, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021, the organization seeks to raise $170k in… …






Thanksgiving and pets: Holiday Dos and Don’ts (11/18/2020) - Thanksgiving may look different to a lot of us this year, but one thing remains the same—the need to keep our pets safe. This special holiday that can bring family… …
Humane society virtual volunteer open house to be held Nov. 12 (10/21/2020) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is looking for new volunteers and will hold a virtual volunteer open house on Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. via Google Meet. According to April Martinez,… …
The power of kindness and generosity (10/21/2020) - Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s animal welfare programs and services help thousands of pets and families every year through temporary shelter, compassionate care and access to services that keep pets out of… …
New Gloucester Kennel Club classes start next month (10/21/2020) - The Gloucester Kennel Club will be starting a new round of classes in November at the club’s training facility at Woods Cross Roads. Rally Novice Class is for dogs and… …
Grant to support veterinary care for pets in need (10/21/2020) - Animal Resources of Tidewater has received a $33,000 grant from the William H. Donner Foundation to support ART’s Medical Assistance program which provides veterinary care for pets of Hampton Roads… …
Clinic performs record-breaking number of surgeries (10/21/2020) - Despite the effects of COVID-19, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, located in the White Marsh Shopping Center, has altered a record-high number of pets… …

A couple of late entries (9/16/2020) - They made it a little too late to be have been considered for the Gazette-Journal’s All About Pets photo contest (which ran last month), but here are a couple more… …






Pet pig is living up—and down—to owner’s expectations (8/5/2020) - Mr. Humphries is a pet pig who has absolutely no interest in becoming the main ingredient in a ham sandwich or the guest of honor at a country-style barbecue. This… …
Farm Bureau holds Farm Dog of the Year contest (8/5/2020) - The American Farm Bureau Federation is sponsoring a competition for the 2021 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year.Dogs will be judged on their helpfulness to the farmer and their… …
15 facts about fascinating horses (8/5/2020) - (Metro) Dogs may be man’s best friend, but horses have been companion and assistance animals for millenia. In fact, archaeological evidence indicates that humans formed intermingled relationships with horses nearly… …
