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.

GMHS team photo fall 2024

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.

Our work is made possible by a dedicated staff and in partnership with volunteers who assist with tasks that include cleaning, feeding and working with animals to improve their chances for adoptability.


Shelter Manager

Jasmine Jutras
804-693-5520 ext 116
[email protected]


Chevy from Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
Operations Manager

Chevy Carper
804-693-5520 ext 116
[email protected]


Gloucester Mathews Humane Society Caitlin
Communications & Development Coordinator

Caitlin Donnelly
​804-693-5520 ext 104
[email protected]
[email protected]


Accountant holding a puppy at Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
Business Manager

Michelle Jenks
804-693-5520 ext 105
[email protected]


Highway to Home Coordinator

Marie Kovach
804-693-5520 ext 111
[email protected]


Ruthanne Riley Foster Coordinator
Foster Coordinator

Ruthanne Riley
804-693-5520 ext 112
[email protected]


Closing Coordinator

Ernie Brown
[email protected]


Outreach Specialist

Voula Douglerakis
[email protected]


Waynette from Gloucester Mathews Humane Society and her cat
Volunteer Coordinator

Waynette Petty
804-693-5520 ext 106
[email protected]


Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic Director

Cassandra Six
​804-694-0349
[email protected]

Visual Portfolio, Posts & Image Gallery for WordPress
Abby Adoptions Team

Abby

Jacqui Adoptions Team

Jacqui

Kaylin

Kaylin


Visual Portfolio, Posts & Image Gallery for WordPress
Jensin Enrichment Team

Jensin

Sharon Enrichment Team

Sharon


Visual Portfolio, Posts & Image Gallery for WordPress
Anna Animal Care Specialist

Anna

Bailey Animal Care Specialist

Bailey

Brittany Animal Care Specialist

Brittany

Dom Animal Care Specialist

Dom

Duncan Animal Care Specialist

Duncan

Isaiah Animal Care Specialist

Isaiah

Jason Animal Care specialist

Jason

Logan Animal Care Specialist

Logan

Michael Animal Care Specialist

Michael

Michelle Animal Care Specialist

Michelle

Mick Animal Care Specialist

Mick

Oliver Animal Care Specialist

Oliver

Priscilla Animal Care Specialist

Priscilla

Rex Animal Care Specialist

Rex

Stephanie, Animal Care

Stephanie


Visual Portfolio, Posts & Image Gallery for WordPress
Dr. Tagliente at Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society

Dr. Tagliente

DVM
Angel, LVT

Angel

LVT
Cierra Medical Team

Cierra

Taylor


Board of Directors

Elizabeth McCormick
Acting Board President

READ BIO

Scott Grady
Treasurer

READ BIO

Wayne Maloney
Secretary

READ BIO

Jim Camp
Member-At-Large

READ BIO

Kathryn Chriscoe

READ BIO

Stephen Farr, PhD

READ BIO

Katherine Haggerty, FNP

READ BIO

Ralph Jackson

READ BIO

Chrissy Long, DVM

READ BIO

John Phillips

READ BIO


Richard Crowder, MD
President Emeritus

READ BIO