GMHS makes ‘Great Paws’ fundraising pivot (7/15/2020) - In response to COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is canceling all large events until spring 2021, including the fall 2020 oyster roast and the… …

GMHS thanks its business partners (6/17/2020) - Every day and in so many ways, Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Humane Business Partners enable the shelter to make the dream of saving even more lives a reality. Indeed, they are… …
GKC offers class on canine ‘manners’ (6/17/2020) - Does your dog know its basic commands, but doesn’t know what to do when friends come over, a package is delivered, table manners or door etiquette? Dog owners can take… …

Mobile device apps can help with dog training (5/20/2020) - In the wake of COVID-19, many people have suddenly found themselves working from home or spending more time than ever inside. As such, animal adoption and foster rates have skyrocketed… …

Is your pet your new co-worker? (4/15/2020) - Having your furkid as a co-worker can be an added bonus when you’re working from home. Working with your pet can be very therapeutic—helping you to better cope with the… …
‘Kitten season’ begins, pushing shelter to capacity (4/15/2020) - Every spring, as the flowers bloom and the weather warms, animal shelters everywhere prepare for a unique problem. What has been coined “kitten season” begins and with it an exponential… …
Humane Society adoptions temporarily paused (4/15/2020) - With the expected increase in COVID-19 cases in Virginia during the next two to three weeks, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has decided to temporarily pause adoptions to further protect its… …


GMHS responds to needs of community during pandemic (3/18/2020) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society may be closed to shelter visitors through 11 a.m. through Wednesday, April 1, and all onsite and offsite events during this time are cancelled in response… …

Signup underway for Kennel Club classes (12/4/2019) - Signup is underway on the Gloucester Kennel Club website for four new classes, starting in January. Puppy Kindergarten for dogs 12 weeks to six months will begin on Jan. 6… …
Humane Society Holiday Open House this Sunday (12/4/2019) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society will hold its annual Holiday Open House from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the shelter on Jackson Lane, south of Gloucester village. People are invited to meet… …
MCF funds rabies, microchip clinic (11/20/2019) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society and Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic hosted a rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, Nov. 9. Sponsored by the Mathews Community Foundation, the event… …
Highway to Home program matches pets with loving homes (8/14/2019) - In March 2019, Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society received a $15,000 life-saving investment grant from the Petco Foundation. Earmarked for GMHS’s Highway to Home program, the grant helped offset the costs associated… …
Dog Days promotion encourages people to support GMHS (8/14/2019) - Brent and Becky’s bulb company in Gloucester is joining forces with a number of other local businesses to hold its Dog Days of Summer promotion beginning Saturday and continuing to… …
GMHS: Celebrating a life-saving community (3/20/2019) - While this winter’s relatively mild temps allow folks to stow away the heavy coats earlier, they also result in a longer “kitten season.” Lasting from spring to early winter, kitten… …
Spay/Neuter Clinic an important resource for pets and their families (2/20/2019) - February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate it than by giving your pet the gift of a healthy, happy life afforded by spaying/neutering. Tucked away… …
Keeping pets warm and safe when the weather gets cold (1/16/2019) - Think back to last weekend’s blast of winter weather and even the days leading up to it. Remember the biting wind and cold and how you couldn’t wait to make… …
Trail ride fundraiser (11/20/2018) - Sandy Sainz, left, of Virginia Beach and her horse Koda joined Debbie Poston of Zuni and her horse Loomie for a special Beaverdam Trail Ride and Family Walks fundraiser on… …
Dog groomer opens Gloucester C.H. shop (10/17/2018) - Dutton resident Tracey Royals, owner of Top Dog Pet Grooming for nearly 20 years, recently opened a shop in Gloucester Court House. Having operated from her home while offering a… …
Area businesses take part in Dog Days of Summer promotion (9/19/2018) - For the third year in a row, area businesses joined forces to bring savings to the community while helping out homeless pets at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. From Aug. 17-31,… …