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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…
pet page GMHS 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…
pet page volunteers Gloucester Mathews Humane Society volunteers save lives (4/19/2023) - April 16 to 22 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…
business barks and wiggles Barks and Wiggles offers mobile grooming services (4/19/2023) - The Barks and Wiggles Mobile Grooming van is now making its way through the community to give local dogs a fresh look. Owner Heather Robinson recently moved to Mathews County…
pet page critters 4 u adoption 1 Adopt Don’t Shop (3/15/2023) - Little Lily Nunez of Fort Eustis, in front in above photo, is entranced by the puppies at the Adopt Don’t Shop adoptable animal event held on Saturday at Zoll Vineyards…
pet page kitten season Kitten season has arrived (3/15/2023) - Spring has finally found its way to GMHS. The grass is greener. The flowers are blooming. The days are sunnier. For GMHS, the arrival of spring brings with it kitten…
business nexthome canine companions Gone to the Dogs (2/15/2023) - NextHome Coast to Country Real Estate in Gloucester is seeking volunteers, vendors and sponsors for a fundraiser for Canine Companions, which trains service dogs for people with disabilities and veterans…
pet page spay neuter Spay/Neuter saves lives (2/15/2023) - When Fixin’ to Save Spay and Neuter Clinic was founded by the Animal Resource Foundation in 2008 (as the ARF Spay Neuter Clinic), local shelters were overflowing with unwanted and…
GMHS starts ‘Seniors for Seniors’ program (2/15/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has started a new adoption program, “Seniors for Seniors,” where senior citizens can adopt a senior dog or cat for a lowered adoption fee. Those age…
The impact of your friendship (1/18/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s animal welfare programs and services touched the lives of more than 7,000 pets in 2022. The pets who count on GMHS to be their voice and…
Puppy training class begins Feb. 1 (1/18/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism will hold a puppy training class for small breed dogs (under 50 pounds) from Feb. 1 through March 8. Classes will be held on Wednesdays…
Spoil a homeless pet this holiday (12/14/2022) - ’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…
GMHS announces auction, matching gift challenge (12/14/2022) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has announced the opening of its “Unleash Your Heart for the Love of Paws” annual online auction, and its $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge. From now until…
Bird owners cautioned about current bird flu (11/22/2022) - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is urging backyard bird owners to protect their flocks from Highly Pathogenic Asian Influenza. A release said that while the current bird…
Thanksgiving and pets: Holiday dos and don’ts (11/16/2022) - Thanksgiving is almost here! This special holiday that can bring family and friends together can also carry great hazards for our furry loved ones. The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is happy…

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