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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …