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… …
GMHS donation (7/20/2022) - Petco Gloucester Assistant Manager Tucker Mason, at right, and Petco Gloucester Companion Animal Leader Renee Goulet, center, recently presented a $15,000 grant award from Petco Love to Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society… …
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… …
Create a dream yard for your dog this summer (7/20/2022) - According to the ASPCA, 23 million households in America welcomed a new pet into their pack during the pandemic. People have been using their backyards more in recent years for… …
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… …
Glen Highland provides care for lost, injured puppy (6/15/2022) - A group of dog lovers and the founder of a local animal rescue were able to help a puppy hurt and lost Memorial Day weekend.Lillie Goodrich, founder of Glen Highland… …
GMHS donation (6/15/2022) - Achilles Elementary School student Abbygail Polk recently collected a cart full of pet supplies for the Anchor for Life Service Project. She donated the items to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. …
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… …
Kitten season has arrived at Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society (5/18/2022) - Spring has finally found its way to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. The grass is greener. The flowers are blooming. The days are nicer and sunnier. For GMHS, the arrival of… …
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… …