Heart Connections - March 2023

In March, GMHS helped 71 pets meet their match. Pictured are just a few of the happy, adoption day photos. Thank you to those who chose to open their heart and home to a formerly homeless pet!

Could you be the next to make a heart connection?

If you are considering adoption, click here to get started. If you have any questions about adoption or about specific pets, do not hesitate to reach out to our adoption team at (804) 693-5520 ext. 102 or by email.

March 2023 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. We are also committed to education, outreach, and transparency. Our annual statistics are available on our website, and we also offer you a monthly snapshot.

Mark Your Calendar

Join us for Storytime With Pets Sunday, April 30, at 1:00 PM in the GMHS Lobby! All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Please email or call 804-693-5520 ext. 104 with with any questions.

We have a paw-some family activity for you Sunday, April 16!

Join us in our GMHS Lobby, where we invite you to make toys for our pets and decorate homemade dog biscuits. We will provide all necessary supplies, and registration is not required. All ages are welcome.

Just drop in anytime between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, on April 16. Email with questions and for more details.

Compassionate Community

In March we were thrilled to visit Abingdon Elementary School, and host field trips at the shelter from Williamsburg Learn and Play Homeschool Group and Thomas Hunter Middle School.

GMHS offers interactive, educational programs to students in classrooms (PreK-12th grade), school enrichment clubs, scout troops, youth groups, and other community organizations. Please email to discuss your organization's needs and how we can work together to build a more kind, just, and loving community for people and pets.​

"Paws" to read a good book was the theme of the Achilles Elementary School Book Fair this year! Students and staff brought in over 180 items to donate to GMHS! Pictured are fourth graders: Wren Gauthier, Grace Miller, and Matthew Jacobs who brought in pet donations.

A round of applause for Jaxson, Zoe, and Abby! They donated treats for the homeless dogs of GMHS. We are so proud to have supporters like you!

Chloe and her four, four-week-old puppies were brought into the care of GMHS after being found in our comunity.

Support GMHS and Save Lives

Did you know the total daily care cost for a puppy (birth to eight weeks) is $979?

Your donation enables us to provide shelter and care for all pets in need, including puppies, while they await adoption or transfer to a Highway to Home adoption-guaranteed partner.

Your sustainable gift makes our life-saving mission possible, and we thank you for your support!

GMHS is neither affiliated with any national animal welfare organizations nor do we receive funding from the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States.