GMHS family volunteers together (12/17/2025) - After their 16-year-old daughter Cheyenne began volunteering at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, Dave and Autumn Lowey decided they wanted to, as well. “They have definitely, quickly gotten involved with the… …
Spoil a homeless pet this holiday season (12/17/2025) - ’Tis the season to spoil our pets! Let’s be honest, every one of our furry friends is on Santa’s nice list and deserves a little extra love this year. Gloucester-Mathews… …
GMHS makes progress on new addition (12/3/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is nearing completion of its new space, The Williams Center, which will serve as an additional wing to the existing facility. The goal of the new… …GMHS gives thanks for all the support (11/19/2025) - As the leaves turn and we move into the season of gratitude, all of us at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society are reflecting on the extraordinary compassion that surrounds our organization… …
GMHS Trick or Treat (10/22/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society held a Trick or Treat Day on Saturday at the shelter at 6620 Jackson Lane. Events included a shelter scavenger hunt, candy and treats, crafts and… …
Giving back (10/22/2025) - For her 11th birthday, Katelynn Camacho asked her friends and family to donate supplies to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society in lieu of receiving gifts for herself. She is shown delivering… …
Rare newspaper (10/15/2025) - The Animal Care Society in Mathews accepts many donations for its Potpourri Shoppe on Main Street, selling them to fund its many animal benefit activities. Mary Stevens, with her dog… …
October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month: Find your new best friend (10/15/2025) - Buxton poses with GMHS staff members Emily Bauer and Madison Merenda, from left. Melanie Hummel with adoptable dog Dean. Every dog deserves a loving home, and every home can be… …Gloucester 4-H Club competes in South Carolina State Fair (10/15/2025) - Bradley Murphy (at left) and Ryan Smith and Tristan Buswell (right photo, from left) of the Gloucester 4-H Club showed their hogs at the South Carolina State Fair, winning several… …
Author to lead story time at GMHS Wednesday (9/17/2025) - Ted Costin of Urbanna will read his book, “The Cat Who Came Back for Christmas,” for story time at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m.… …
Fall Into Adoption: Why back-to-school season is the perfect time to welcome a pet into your home (9/17/2025) - As summer winds down and families return to the rhythm of school and work, many households are reestablishing routines. While fall often means busier schedules, it’s also an excellent season… …
Virginia State Police welcome new four-legged partner Vader (8/27/2025) - Vader, a specially trained Labrador retriever, has joined the Virginia State Police and will support the Critical Incident Stress Management team within the department’s Wellness Program. Vader’s role is to… …
Prepare to vaccinate your pets for rabies on Sept. 20 (8/27/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society will host a free rabies vaccination and microchip clinic at its Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, located in the White Marsh Shopping Center in… …
‘Clear the Shelters’ this August (8/20/2025) - Each year, thousands of shelter animals wait patiently for their forever homes. This August, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is joining the nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign to help more animals… …
GMHS donation (8/20/2025) - Amelia Curtis, Eloise Curtis and Vanessa Beaudet, from left, as well as Wilder Curtis, not pictured, recently sold baked goods and homemade pet toys to raise $53 for the Gloucester-Mathews… …
Dogs with jobs: Ruffing it in retail at Potpourri Shoppe, Lily Valentine (7/16/2025) - With a wag and a smile, dogs simply make the working world better. In this series, we explore the lives of local dogs who go to work with their people.… …
How you can help homeless pets in need at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society (7/16/2025) - Since its founding in 1912, Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has worked to protect animals. With the mission to be a beacon in animal adoption, welfare, and advocacy, GMHS continues to provide… …
Thank you to GMHS Humane Business Partners (6/18/2025) - 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… …
Backyard Buddies work for you (5/14/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Backyard Buddy program provides feral or community cats with the opportunity to be adopted by businesses, farms, individual homes and more. “They provide a very valuable… …
Pet writing project (5/14/2025) - Ware Academy’s second grade class recently visited the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society to learn more about the shelter’s work and meet the pets that are waiting to find their forever homes.… …
PETA staff raises funds to host free Gloucester mobile clinic (5/14/2025) - PETA staff members Thomas McNulty and Daniel and Katherine Sullivan Paden raised over $10,000 to alter 161 animals in a free mobile clinic on April 10, held at Gloucester County… …
Arrival of spring means kitten season is here (5/14/2025) - Spring has finally found its way to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. The grass is greener, the flowers are blooming, and days are nice and sunny. For GMHS, the arrival of… …Free rabies vaccination clinic on April 26 in Kilmarnock (4/16/2025) - The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26, in the… …
Keep your pets safe while moving (4/16/2025) - Your things are packed, the moving truck is stuffed to the brim with boxes and you are ready to start over in a new home. Though this can be an… …
GMHS volunteers save lives (4/16/2025) - April 20 to 25 marks National Volunteer Week, and Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is grateful to the many dedicated volunteers who help make the organization’s dream of saving even more lives… …