Heart Connections - October 2023

In October, GMHS helped 82 pets meet their match! Also, 59 pets were transferred to adoption-guaranteed partners through our Highway to Home program. 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?

October 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.

Are you looking for a way to help our shelter pets? Consider giving your time!

Some volunteer roles include:

- Dog walking

- Cat socialization

- Offsite events

- Transport driver

- Front desk

- Fostering

Click here to fill out your volunteer application!

GMHS thanks everyone who came out in support of our life-saving mission and attended Shuckin' for Shelter, the GMHS Oyster Roast & BBQ, on October 28! We are most moved by your generosity and support for GMHS.

We are grateful to The Inn at Warner Hall for graciously hosting the event. Thank you for extending such wonderful hospitality!

Heartfelt thanks to our 2023 oyster roast sponsors, who can be viewed here.

When a community comes together, great things happen! Many thanks for ensuring GMHS remains a beacon of hope and safe harbor for homeless pets!

Mark Your Calendars

Sign your kid(s) up for Kids Movie Night featuring "The Secret Life of Pets 2"! The cost is $25 per child which includes the movie, pizza, popcorn, craft, and a shelter tour. 100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless pets of GMHS! Open to children ages 7-13 years old. Bring their favorite blanket, pillow, and come wearing comfy pajamas! Spots are limited, so sign up by calling 804-693-5520.

The GMHS team invites you to join us for our annual Holiday Open House & Bake Sale!

On December 9, from 1 PM to 3 PM, join us as the shelter, visit with Santa, make holiday crafts, and meet homeless pets awaiting adoption!

Select a pet from our Angel Tree and donate pet food and supplies to make their holiday wishes come true!

Support the shelter with a purchase from our bake sale--100 percent of sales benefit the homeless pets at GMHS!

Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. 

Happy Halloween from Aries and the entire GMHS team!