GMHS Holiday Open House & Bake Sale

The GMHS team invites you to join us for our annual holiday open house!
On Saturday, December 13, from 1 PM to 3 PM, join us at the shelter to make holiday crafts and meet homeless pets awaiting adoption!
Select a pet from our Angel Tree and donate pet food and supplies to make their holiday wishes come true!
Support the shelter with a purchase from our bake sale–100 percent of sales benefit the homeless pets at GMHS!
Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

Hot Cocoa, Cookies & A Christmas Tale

Join us at Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society (6620 Jackson Lane, Gloucester, VA) on Wednesday, November 12, at 1:00 p.m. for a special Pet Story Time event!

Enjoy hot cocoa, cookie decorating, and a holiday craft, plus meet Ted Costin, author of “The Cat Who Came Back for Christmas.”

This heartwarming story from Christian Faith Publishing shares a family’s Christmas miracle — when a beloved pet’s spirit returns to spend one last holiday with the people who loved her most.

Fun Fact: The cats featured in this touching book came from GMHS!

The event is free and open to all ages — we can’t wait to celebrate the magic of the season (and pets!) with you.

Trick or Treat!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our Trick or Treat! Enjoy candy and treats, a scavenger hunt, crafts, games, and more while exploring our shelter.

We kindly suggest bringing a donation of a pet supply item to help support our animals in need.

Adopt a Stuffy!

Join us in the GMHS Lobby for Adopt a Stuffy!

Children are invited to choose a stuffed pet, make a collar for their new friend, give them a name, and receive an official adoption certificate. We’ll provide all the supplies—just bring your creativity and excitement!

This family-friendly event is open to all ages, and no registration is required. Stop by anytime between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on November 15. Donations are kindly suggested to support the pets of GMHS.

For questions or more details, please email outreach@gmhumanesociety.org.

Animal Kindness Workshop

Join us in the GMHS Lobby for our Animal Kindness Workshop! We will be creating toys and pup-sicles 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 July 13. Email outreach@gmhumanescociety.org with questions and for more details.

Kitten Shower

You’re Invited to a Kitten Shower! Every spring we receive an influx of kittens. Help us help them!
Saturday, May 10, from 1 – 3 PM at Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society
Bring in items from our Kitten Wish List, or donate in person or through our website. For every $20 donated, you get to name a homeless kitten. Featuring foster information, face painting, games, and more!
Kitten Wish List:
Canned Kitten Food
KMR- Kitten Milk Replacer Powder
Dry Kitten Food
Cool Mist Humidifiers
SnuggleSafe
Cat Treats
Blankets
Towels
Cat Toys

Family Fun Day

Join the GMHS team and those with a heart for homeless pets in celebrating our life-saving community!

Family Fun Day offers something for everyone. This free event will include music, face painting, vendors, food, adoption specials, and more!

So, mark your calendars and make it a plan to join us for Family Fun Day. We hope to see you, our life-saving friends, there!

Want to be a vendor? Email communications@gmhumanesociety.org or call Caitlin at 804-693-5520 ext. 104!

Puppy Love at Gloucester Applebee’s

Join GMHS at Applebee’s Gloucester for the Good Neighbor Fundraiser kick-off event, Puppy Love! We will be on-site from 4-6 PM with adoptable dogs and fun giveaways. Dine with Applebee’s February 13-March 9 to support the pets of GMHS!

Clear the Shelters

Help us Clear the Shelters! August 10-September 10, all GMHS adoption fees are reduced by 50%!

Choose Your Own Adoption Fee Special

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! To celebrate, you can choose your own adoption fee on all available GMHS dogs over 6 months old. Come to GMHS find your new furry best friend and give them a forever home!