Heart Connections - February 2024

In February, 74 pets made heart connections with their forever families. Our thanks to adopters for welcoming these amazing pets into their hearts and homes! Above are just a few of the new matches made this month.

February 2024 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.

Kitten Fosters Needed

Kitten season is almost here! Critical to GMHS' ability to save these tiny lives is growing the ranks of our kitten foster volunteers. From bottle babies to those who are several weeks old, kittens reared in a home grow healthy and strong before adoption or transfer to one of our adoption-guaranteed partners.

All foster volunteers receive training and necessary supplies. If you would like to join our foster team and be a super hero for our community's kittens, click here to fill out your foster application.

Mark Your Calendars!

Sign your kid(s) up for Kids Movie Night featuring "Bolt"!

The cost is $25 per child which includes movie, pizza, popcorn, craft, and a visit from shelter pets. 100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless pets of GMHS! Open to children ages 6-12 years old. Bring their favorite blanket, pillow, and come wearing comfy pajamas!

Spots are limited, so sign up by calling 804-693-5520 or emailing GMHS Humane Educator Voula.

Join us in the GMHS Lobby Sunday, March 24 from 1-3 PM, where we invite you to come for our Perfect Parakeet Craft! All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

Join us for Pet Story Time every Wednesday at 1:00 PM at GMHS! We will read a story together, do a small craft, then we invite you to read to our shelter pets. No registration is required and all ages are welcome.

Do you want to visit our shelter pets in the community? Here are all of the fun events our pets will be attending in March!

Petco Gloucester- March 2 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Pack the Pallet at Gloucester Wal-Mart- March 6 from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Pack the Pallet at Gloucester Wal-Mart- March 7 from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

WXGM Home and Garden Show at the Moose Lodge- 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Art Walk at Ware Episcopal Church- March 16 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Pints and Paws at Creekside Cafe- March 30 from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

We were thrilled to spend time this month with our friends from Walter Reed Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Bethel Elementary School, Botetourt Elementary School, Thomas Hunter Middle School, and Bay Aging Adult Day Break!

GMHS offers interactive, educational programs to students in classrooms (PreK-12th grade), school enrichment clubs, scout troops, youth groups, and other community organizations. Call 804-693-5520 to schedule a visit!

Compassionate Community

Waverly sold carnations to raise money for our homeless pets. What a generous and compassionate young lady! The animals and GMHS team thank you!

Gabriella Byser (left) dropped by with homemade toys for our homeless cats, and Nancy Deptola (right) brought pet food donations on behalf of the Exchange Club of Gloucester - Mathews. Thank you all for supporting our pets!

Zowey and Savannah donated pet food and supplies in honor of Savannah's birthday. Huge thanks to you both! We are touched by your kindness and thankful for your friendship.

Shelter Pet Spotlight - Luna

Looking for a dog to be your number one? The apple of your eye? Pick Luna! Luna is a very sweet girl. She loves snuggling with you, too! She is 7 years old but don't let her age fool you, she still has energy and loves walks. A few times she has laid in a staff member's office on a blanket and was so calm and relaxed. Luna is a staff and volunteer favorite here at GMHS. She's currently livin' it up in Homeroom A which is set up like a bedroom and she keeps her room nice and tidy. She would be a great best friend for anyone!