New dog runs at Animal Control (4/16/2025) - “The community deserves a big thank you because they stepped up.” Thanks to funds raised by Friends of Gloucester County Animal Control, three new runs have been installed on-site at… …
GMHS donation (4/16/2025) - Gloucester Walmart donated supplies to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society on April 1 for its upcoming Humane Heroes camps. Included were bubbles, balls, paint, Capri Suns, Play-Doh, chalk, frisbees, plates and… …
Animal Jam (4/16/2025) - A packed house turned out at Southwind Café in Mathews on April 6 to have some fun, listen to music, perform a little karaoke and help out a good cause.… …
GMHS names new CEO (3/19/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Tina Leone as its new chief executive officer. A certified public accountant, Leone previously served as the CEO… …
Rescue Readers (3/19/2025) - Gloucester Walmart Store Manager Rick Helton donated books to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Rescue Readers and Pet Story Time programs on March 11. Shown with the donation is GMHS volunteer… …
Millie is looking to make her heart connection (3/19/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is incredibly thankful to our friends who provide the resources needed to make lasting heart connections for pets in our care. We’d like to introduce you… …Funds sought to help with seizure response dog (3/12/2025) - A fundraising campaign is underway to help a 10-year-old Topping boy to get a specially trained seizure response dog.Zayden Williams has a rare seizure disorder called FIRES. This is a… …
Helpful tips as kitten season approaches (3/5/2025) - “Kitten season is coming up.” The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society experienced an explosive kitten season of 400-500 kittens last year, according to shelter manager Jasmine Jutras. “It was the worst kitten… …
ACS donates $25,000+ to animal groups in 2024 (3/5/2025) - “We’ve had a good year here.” Animal Care Society, an animal support group in Mathews, had a successful fundraising year in 2024, donating over $25,000 by the end of last… …
Spay/Neuter saves lives (2/19/2025) - Did you know that February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month? Spay/Neuter Awareness Month was established to address the issue of pet overpopulation and reduce the number of homeless animals. Spay and… …
GMHS provides humane education to the community (2/19/2025) - After beginning her career at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society in September 2022 as a member of the adoption team, Voula Douglerakis has transitioned into the role of community coordinator to… …
Sponsor a shelter pet (1/16/2025) - Sponsor an ad in our March 6 All About Pets special section to help a homeless animal find a forever home. If you have a pet, we can include a… …
GMHS Pet Pantry here to help (1/15/2025) - “There’s a lot of confusion on how the Pet Pantry works.” The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Pet Pantry is a community service operated by the shelter that provides individuals and families… …
January is National Walk Your Dog Month (1/15/2025) - January is National Walk Your Dog Month. Did you know there are several benefits to walking your dog—not just for your pup, but for dog owners too? It is the… …
Holiday giving (1/15/2025) - Franktronics, Gloucester Point, collected monetary donations during its annual Holiday Light Show for the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, which is located in the White… …
Spoil a homeless pet this holiday (12/18/2024) - ’Tis the season to spoil our pets! Let’s be honest: all of our four-legged friends are on Santa’s nice list and deserve some extra love this year. Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society… …
Frank’s Christmas wish (12/18/2024) - Not everybody visiting Santa Claus on Saturday in Mathews came in on two legs. Frank the Pekingese was one of the first in line when Santa came to the Mathews… …Christmas Day for the Dogs collection underway (12/18/2024) - Gloucester County Public Schools is collecting donations for the Gloucester County Animal Control shelter through Friday. Items needed include dog food, dog treats, collars, leashes, toys, flea treatment and blankets,… …
GMHS Holiday Open House (12/18/2024) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society held its Holiday Open House and Bake Sale on Sunday, Dec. 8. Visitors made holiday crafts, met the shelter pets and indulged in the goodies at… …How to approach cat care while pregnant (11/20/2024) - (METRO) Pregnant women receive a lot of advice while they’re with child. Much of that guidance comes from their physicians and is offered in an effort to ensure expecting mothers… …
Oyster roast (11/20/2024) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society held its annual Oyster Roast & BBQ, “Shuckin’ for Shelter,” on Oct. 26 at Little England Farm in Hayes, where a little over $100,000 was raised… …
October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month (10/16/2024) - October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, and we want to encourage you to spend some time this month spreading the word and educating your friends and family about the importance of adopting… …