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… …


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… …


Christmas with the animals (11/16/2022) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society plans a holiday open house from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 10. Live acoustic music from Megan B., visits with Santa Claus, children’s holiday crafts, adoption specials, and… …

VDACS to give out free equipment for making beehives (10/19/2022) - Free equipment for making up to three beehives will be available Oct. 26-Nov. 10 from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The 2022 Beehive Distribution Program will select… …
Virginia’s fall wildlife season underway (10/19/2022) - Virginia’s fall wildfire season began Saturday. The Virginia Department of Forestry cautions everyone to be extra careful when burning yard debris, or enjoying a campfire or backyard fire pit. VDOF… …

The impact of your life-saving friendship (8/17/2022) - Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s animal welfare programs and services touched the lives of more than 6,200 pets 2021. The pets who count on GMHS to be their voice and save their… …

Securing a trustworthy pet sitter (7/20/2022) - (METRO) Welcoming a pet of any kind into a home can be a lesson in love as well as one in responsibility. Pet owners must take various steps to ensure… …

Humane Business Partners make difference in GMHS pets’ lives (6/15/2022) - Last year, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s intake of homeless pets increased 76 percent. With the support of our Humane Business Partners, GMHS answered the call, touching the lives of more… …


Tralee’s Main Street adventure (6/15/2022) - Life is always a lot more fun when it’s viewed through the eyes of a puppy. Cheryl Slavnik of Gloucester recently took her Aussie/doodle mix for her first outing. Tralee,… …
Keep your pets safe this summer (6/15/2022) - Though summer can be a good time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather, it can turn dangerous for pets when owners fail to take measures to ensure their… …

Securing a trustworthy pet sitter (5/18/2022) - (METRO) Welcoming a pet of any kind into a home can be a lesson in love as well as one in responsibility. Pet owners must take various steps to ensure… …
Gloucester PRT offers dog programs (5/18/2022) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is offering several programs for dogs and their human companions. Agility 102 for dogs will be held from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, at… …

