Family Yoga at GMHS

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

Pawsitive Impact Club

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

Kitten Shower

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.

Unleash Your Heart for GMHS!

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!

Kids Movie Night

Join us for a festive Kids Movie Night at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society on Friday, December 19, from 5:30–8:00 PM! Kids are invited to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas and enjoy an evening of pizza, popcorn, holiday treats, a fun holiday craft, and a showing of Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure! The cost is $25 per child, with all proceeds helping our homeless pets. Recommended for ages 6–12. Advance registration is required. Call 804-693-5520 or email volunteer@gmhumanesociety.org to sign up!

Oyster Roast

Be Part of a Cherished Tradition —

Our Annual Oyster Roast!

We invite you to join us for an afternoon of coastal charm and community spirit at the GMHS Oyster Roast, benefiting the homeless animals

who rely on our care and compassion.

Where: Little England, 8066 Little England Road in Hayes

When: Saturday, October 25 | 2–5 p.m.

Indulge in oysters, BBQ, and other delightful fare while supporting a life-saving mission that will transform the lives of pets in need!

Your presence makes a difference.

Reserve your tickets today and be part of something truly meaningful.

Call 804-693-5520 ext. 104 or email development@gmhumanesociety.org for ticket information.

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.

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!

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