Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society

Meet The Author
2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, 6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
Join us for a special Meet the Author event with Lesley O’Brien of The Adventures of Captain Marco on January 10 at 1:00 PM at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society!

Location:Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society6620 Jackson LaneGloucester, VA

What’s Happening: Meet & greet with the author Book signing Live reading Kid-friendly talk on the brain science of sailing cats Hands-on activity

This fun, interactive event is perfect for children and families who love books, learning, and animals. We hope you’ll join us for an engaging afternoon at GMHS!

Pet Story Time
2026-01-14 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-28 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 13:30 and 12 more dates | Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, 6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
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.

Animal Kindness Workshop
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, 6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
Join us in the GMHS Lobby for our Animal Kindness Workshop! We will be creating Valentine’s Day cards for our homeless pets. We will provide all necessary supplies and registration is not required. All ages are welcome and this event is free to our community.
Just drop in anytime between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, on February 7. Email outreach@gmhumanescociety.org with questions and for more details

Unleash Your Heart for GMHS!
2026-03-05 15:00 - 2026-03-31 15:00
Unleash Your Heart for Paws supports the GMHS mission to save lives, reduce animal suffering, and strengthen compassion in our community.
No formal event, no dress code, and no planning required—just the opportunity to help homeless pets! Every bid, purchase, or donation goes directly toward providing shelter, food, and critical medical care for animals in need.
GMHS provides a safe place for homeless pets until they find the loving homes they deserve. Your support also helps sustain programs like our Pet Pantry, which assists families struggling to feed their pets.
It takes more than $311,000 each year just to provide basic medical care for shelter animals. Your participation helps ensure that when someone rescues an animal in need, there is always a safe place to bring them.
Bid, buy, or donate today—because lives truly depend on it!

Kitten Shower
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, 6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
Kitten season is here, and the tiniest members of our shelter need your help. Join the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society for a Kitten Shower on April 4 from 1–2 PM at our shelter located at 6620 Jackson Lane in Gloucester. Bring donations like canned cat pâté food, powdered milk replacement (KMR), playpens, or Purina Kitten Chow to help care for vulnerable kittens. Enjoy games, cake, a photo booth, and learn how you can become a kitten foster. You can even name a future kitten for a $25 donation. Your support helps us save fragile newborn kittens and give them the chance to grow strong and find loving homes.

Humane Heroes Spring Break Camp- Juniors (Ages 6-11)
2026-04-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, 6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
During Humane Heroes Spring Break Camp, children will interact with animals, show compassion, and understand the mission of their local humane society, all while having fun!
We are so excited for camp- all we need is you! Pick up your registration form at our front desk. If you have any questions, please email outreach@gmhumanesociety.org or call 804-693-5520. *ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!*

Humane Heroes Spring Break Camp- Seniors (Ages 12-15)
2026-04-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, 6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States

Pawsitive Impact Club
2026-04-21 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, 6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is excited to launch the Pawsitive Impact Club, a new program for young animal lovers who want to learn, help, and make a difference!
First and third Tuesday from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM At GMHS in The Williams Center.
For just $5 per child per session (pizza included!), participants will enjoy hands-on activities, learn about animal welfare, and discover how they can become advocates for pets in need.
Space is limited — join us and make a pawsitive impact!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pawsitive-impact-club

Family Yoga at GMHS
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, 6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
Unroll your mat and help homeless pets at the same time. Join us at GMHS for a family-friendly yoga session where kids and adults can move, stretch, and relax together while supporting compassionate care for animals in our community.

Your registration helps GMHS provide shelter, medical care, and second chances to dogs and cats waiting for a home. Come as you are—no experience needed, just a willingness to breathe, move, and care.

Click here to register! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-yoga-at-gmhs
