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.
Our Mission and Vision

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.

Annual Impact

96%
Live Release Rate
1,900+
Animals Received/Care For
4,000+
Spays/Neuters

What We Do

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.
Leadership Team

Executive Director of Shelter Management
Caitlin Donnelly
Direct: (804) 699-3242
Office: (804) 693-5520 ext. 201
executivedirector@gmhumanesociety.orgdevelopment@gmhumanesociety.org

Executive Director of Development
Eric Rivera
Cell: 757-634-5237
Office: (804) 693-5520 ext. 203
eric@gmhumanesociety.org

Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic Director
Cassandra Six
804-694-0349
clinicdirector@gmhumanesociety.org

GMHS Team

Animal Care Supervisor
Brittany

Animal Care Supervisor
Dom

Closing Supervisor
Jo

Closing Supervisor
Wendy

Animal Care
Abigail

Animal Care
Cheyenne

Animal Care
Emily

Animal Care
Isaiah

Animal Care
Madison

Animal Care
Logan

Animal Care
Michelle

Animal Care
Michael

Animal Care
Priscilla

Animal Care
Rex

Adoptions
Cienna

Adoptions
Kaylin

Medical

LVT – Senior Director of Medical and Animal Care
Lisa

DVM
Dr. Tagliente

DVM
Dr. Smith

Medical/Foster Coordinator
Taylor

Medical Coordinator
Christina

Medical Coordinator
Stepan
Board of Directors 2025-2026


Jack White

Richard Crowder, MD
President Emeritus
Richard (Dick) Crowder, MD

GMHS helps thousands of pets and families each year. It’s all possible because of you!

Your contributions – large and small – help ensure pets in need receive the temporary shelter, veterinary care, and adoption services they deserve.














