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Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society

Animal rescue in Gloucester, VA

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.

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6620 Jackson Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
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Meet their adoptable pets

6620 Jackson Lane

Gloucester, VA 23061

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Sparky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparky

American

Female, Adult
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Daniel's adoption status with email updates.
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Daniel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Pearl

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Bean

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Blade's adoption status with email updates.
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Blade

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ruthie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruthie

Domestic Longhair

Female, 17 yrs
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Greedo's adoption status with email updates.
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Greedo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Gloucester, VA

Rescue FAQs

We serve the Gloucester, Mathews, and Middlesex counties on the Middle Peninsula in Virginia.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Interview

Additional adoption info

We believe in the love of meeting a pet in person! We no longer accept online applications. One of the first steps is to visit our shelter during open business hours, speak to a staff member about meeting the pet you’re interested in, and then submit an application. See our adoption fees and FAQ at https://gmhumanesociety.org/adopt/

Please call our Adoption Team at 804-693-5520 ext. 102 with questions about the adoption process.

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P.O. Box 268,
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1915 Moonlight Rd,
Smithfield, VA 23430

We'll also keep you updated on Simone's adoption status with email updates.
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Simone

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Shrek (IN FOSTER)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Shrek (IN FOSTER)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Newport News, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey - Myakka City, FL's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey - Myakka City, FL

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Suffolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on 2412-1100 Daisy (Off Site Foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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2412-1100 Daisy (Off Site Foster)

Beagle

Female, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jingle Belle's adoption status with email updates.
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Jingle Belle

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on INDIA's adoption status with email updates.
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INDIA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Norfolk, VA

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