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… …
Giving to the GMHS (11/16/2022) - The Illusions Motorcycle Club raised more than $1,800 in its September poker run, donating the proceeds to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. Club members recently came to the shelter in Gloucester… …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… …
Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society urges pet lovers to ‘Adopt, Don’t Shop’ (10/19/2022) - Every day, Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society strives to find the best matches for homeless pets as efficiently as possible, and you can give more pets lives full of love and comfort… …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… …
Are you and your pets prepared for an emergency? (9/14/2022) - 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.… …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… …