Our Favorite Feel-Good Story of the Month

This month we celebrated a truly special adoption! Dogs like Cupid may wait a little longer for their forever family, but your compassion proves that every dog deserves a second chance. Thank you for seeing the beauty in Cupid and giving the kind of love that truly changes lives.

April Adoptions

Thanks to our amazing community of adopters, volunteers, and supporters, 40 pets found loving forever homes this April and 63 pets were transferred to adoption-guaranteed partners through our Highway to Home program! Every wag, purr, and happy tail is a reminder of the impact we can make together. Let's keep the momentum going—there are still more furry friends waiting for their chance at love!

April Shelter Snapshot

The generous support of staff, volunteers, and donors enables GMHS to provide daily care, cover special medical needs, foster animals in homes as needed, and arrange transportation to adoption-guaranteed partners.

GMHS broke ground this month on a new building project, The Williams Center, which will serve as an additional wing to the existing shelter.

The Williams Center will not only enhance our ability to connect people and pets, “but also serve as a welcoming space for learning, collaboration and celebration,” said Tina Leone, chief executive officer of GMHS, during the April 17 groundbreaking.

Pet parenting classes, behavior and agility training for GMHS pets, yoga classes and cuddle sessions with shelter animals, children’s camps, community events and more are planned for the new space. The center will also provide temporary shelter for people and their pets during hurricanes and other crises.

Initial funding for the project was provided by The Dean and Cam Williams Foundation.

“Dean and Cam believed deeply in the power of the Gloucester community and recognized the importance of civic contribution,” said Diane Johnson, president of The Dean and Cam Williams Foundation. “The center embodies their legacy—a place where people, pets and community come together. We are honored to see their vision taking shape in such a meaningful way.”

GMHS is undergoing a fundraising campaign to support the construction. If $1 million is raised for the project, The Dean and Cam Williams Foundation has pledged a matching $1 million grant. To learn more and get involved, visit gmhumanesociety.org/donate.

You're Invited to a Kitten Shower!

Every spring we receive an influx of kittens. Help us help them this Saturday, May 10, from 1 - 3 PM at GMHS!

Bring in items from our Kitten Wishlist or donate in person. For every $20 donated, you get to name a future shelter kitten! Featuring foster information, snacks, games, face painting, and more. We can't wait to see you!

Not able to make it to our Kitten Shower and don't want to miss the chance to name a kitten? Simply click the button below and make a $20 donation via PayPal. Be sure to include the kitten name of your choice in the notes section of your donation. We will send you a photo of the kitten you have named upon their arrival!

GMHS is neither affiliated with any national animal welfare organizations nor receives funding from the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States. GMHS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax ID# is 51-0206238. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Love animals? Want to make a difference? We're looking for passionate volunteers to help out at our off-site adoption and outreach events! Whether it's walking dogs, talking to potential adopters, or simply being an extra pair of helping hands - we need YOU to make these events a success. Click here to fill out your volunteer application and we will be in touch to schedule training!

Compassionate Community

A huge thank you to Olivia for her generous donation of cat food and dog treats! Your compassion and thoughtfulness are making a real difference in the lives of our furry friends. You are a true animal hero!

Huge thanks to Southwind Pizza and Chris Brock for hosting an incredible fundraiser to support our animal shelter! Your generosity helped raise funds and supplies for our furry friends. We're so grateful for your support and for everyone who came out to make a difference- together, we're saving lives! Jon Ober and Kristen Ober are pictured with the donations with former GMHS resident Chewy and GMHS team member Jo.

Chesapeake Bank and 

Chesapeake Wealth Management presented a check to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society as the Presenting Sponsor for its annual Auction and Oyster Roast.

Vice President Senior Lender Steve Callis made the presentation to GMHS Board of Directors’ President Elizabeth McCormick. Representatives from Chesapeake Bank Reggie Rossignol (left) and Gloria Williams (right) were on hand for the presentation.

McCormick reflected on GMHS’ long-standing relationship with Chesapeake Bank "GMHS has been honored to have the support of Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management for many years. Thanks to community-minded partners like Chesapeake Bank, we are able to continue our mission and give every pet the second chance they deserve.”

We are grateful for the incredible generosity of Joyful Hands of Severn Church for collecting donations in support of our animal shelter. Your kindness is making tails wag and hearts purr! Thank you for being a shining example of compassion in action

A huge thank you to H&R Block (6914 Main St, Gloucester, VA) for your generosity in collecting donations for GMHS! Your support is making a real difference in the lives of animals in need. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to helping our furry friends!

Shelter Pet Spotlight - Jameson

Meet Jameson, the barely-there furball with a whole lot of love! Jameson is a four-year-old-cat with a unique look and an even more unique personality. With his mysterious matches of missing fur (we promise he is healthy - the hair loss is just part of his charm!), Jameson turns heads wherever he goes. He may not be your typical fluffy feline, but he makes up for it with affection. Jameson gets along well with people and enjoys a good window perch to watch the world go by. Ready to give this special boy a forever home? Jameson is waiting to show you that beauty comes in all forms, especially the kind that purrs. 

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