About

Founded in 1912, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society (GMHS) nonprofit animal shelter celebrates the human-pet bond and is committed to the welfare of every animal in its care. Each year, GMHS transforms the lives of over 8,000 animals through its services in rural Coastal Virginia.


Mission: To improve and save the lives of companion animals through compassionate care, affordable adoption, spay/neuter services, community engagement and education.

Vision: Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society envisions a safe, compassionate and healthy community for companion animals and those who love them.

96%

Live Release Rate

1,900+

Animals Received/Care For

4,000+

Spays/Neuters

GHMS’ key programs include traditional shelter adoption services, promotion of responsible pet ownership through spay/neuter clinics, a pet pantry for those facing economic hardships and vaccination services.

GMHS also offers a variety of interactive, educational programs to promote responsible pet ownership, dog safety, animal-based careers, compassion for animals and the role of animal welfare organizations in the community.

GMHS strives to be a beacon for companion animals and its culture of collaboration and service benefits from the generosity of the Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex communities.


Shelter Manager

Jasmine Jutras
804-693-5520
jasmine@gmhumanesociety.org


Chevy from Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
Medical & Facilities Manager

Chevy Carper
804-693-5520
chevy@gmhumanesociety.org


Communications & Development Manager

Caitlin Donnelly
​804-693-5520
communications@gmhumanesociety.org
development@gmhumanesociety.org


Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic Director

Cassandra Six
​804-694-0349
clinicdirector@gmhumanesociety.org


Assistant Manager

Abby Lucas
804-693-5520
abby@gmhumanesociety.org


Volunteer & Events Coordinator

Voula Douglerakis
804-693-5520
community@gmhumanesociety.org


Foster Coordinator

Autumn Lowey
804-693-5520
foster@gmhumanesociety.org


Highway to Home Coordinator

Marie Jondreau
804-693-5520
marie@gmhumanesociety.org


Dog Enrichment & Behavior Coordinator

Sharon Paul
804-693-5520
sharon@gmhumanesociety.org


Dog Enrichment & Behavior Coordinator

Jensin Kurten
804-693-5520
enrichment@gmhumanesociety.org


Animal Care Supervisor

Brittany


Animal Care Supervisor

Dom


Joanna Garris
Closing Supervisor

Jo


Closing Supervisor

Wendy


Animal Care

Autumn


Animal Care

Carol


Animal Care

Cheyenne


Animal Care

Emily


Animal Care

Isaiah


Animal Care

Madison


Animal Care

Logan


Animal Care

Melanie


Animal Care

Michelle


Animal Care

Michael


Animal Care

Priscilla


Animal Care

Rebekah


Animal Care/Adoptions

Cienna


Adoptions

Kaylin


Dr. Tagliente at Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society
DVM

Dr. Tagliente


DVM

Dr. Smith


LVT

Lisa


Medical Coordinator

Taylor


Medical Coordinator

Christina


Board of Directors 2025-2026

Wayne Maloney
President

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Kathryn Chriscoe
Vice President

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Vicki Dreelin
Treasurer

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Katherine Haggerty, FNP
Secretary

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Elizabeth McCormick
Member-at-Large

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Debbie Bateman

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Black, brown, and white dog licking Scott Grady's shirt

Scott Grady

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Stephen Farr, PhD

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Ralph Jackson

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Chrissie Long, DVM

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Jack White

Richard Crowder, MD
President Emeritus

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