Tag: Community Outreach

Free Community Rabies/Microchip Clinic

Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society and Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic will be hosting a rabies and microchip clinic on September 20 from 11AM-2PM at its clinic location in the White Marsh Shopping Center in Hayes. Sponsored by the Mathews Community Foundation, the event will offer free rabies vaccinations and free microchips for clients. It is open to friendly cats and dogs. Registration opens August 20 and spots are limited. 

Appointments are required and can be made by visiting https://clinichq.com/online/3fa773d8-558b-46b9-be72-ad8e48fd8daa

 

Playdough Pets Workshop

Join us Saturday, August 16 between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the GMHS Lobby for a hands-on event! We’ll be making our own playdough pets, plus crafting toys to brighten the days of our homeless animals.

✅ No registration needed
🎟️ Free for all ages
🧡 All supplies provided

Want to help even more? We kindly suggest bringing a donation of a pet supply item—like canned food, treats, or toys—to support the animals in our care.

Have questions? Reach out to us at outreach@gmhumanesociety.org.

Let’s get creative for a great cause!

Kids Movie Night

Sign your kid(s) up for our “Dog Gone Trouble” Kids Movie Night! The cost is $25 per child which includes movie, pizza, popcorn, craft, and a visit from shelter pets. 100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless pets of GMHS! Open to children ages 6-12 years old. This is a drop off event. Bring their favorite blanket, pillow, and come wearing comfy pajamas! Spots are limited, so sign up today by calling 804-693-5520, emailing outreach@gmhumanesociety.org, or messaging us!

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!

Foster Volunteer Open House

Can you open your heart and home to a shelter pet in need? We need your help at GMHS! Join us for a drop-in breakfast event to learn about our foster program and how you can make a difference. We provide all the tools, supplies and vet care- you just provide the love!

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!

Dine to Donate- Applebee’s Gloucester

Please join the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society on March 5 at Applebee’s of Gloucester for a Dine to Donate event. Applebee’s will generously donate 20% or your check to help our homeless pets. All you have to do is show the flyer/event during your visit. It’s a win-win for all…you get a night free from cooking and the animals will benefit from you putting away those pans!
Be sure to invite your friends, co-workers, neighbors, and relatives!

Animal Kindness Workshop

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 3:00 PM, on February 9. Email outreach@gmhumanescociety.org with questions and for more details.