Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
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Adoption Process
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No appointments are required to visit! This means you can stop by anytime during business hours, Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 PM to 5 PM. We will remain closed on Monday.

Adoption can be a fairly quick process, depending on if the adopter is ready and if the pet is cleared by our medical team. If applicable, GMHS will also check with any landlord or homeowner prior to finalizing an adoption.

GMHS does run on a first come, first serve basis for adoption applications, and we accept up to three applications on one pet.

​There are times when a pet is available to accept an application on, but they are waiting for their spay/neuter surgery, meaning they cannot leave the shelter until altered.
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Besides looking for a love match between person and pet, GMHS wants to make sure that all members of the family, both two and four legged, approve of the new pet. GMHS will perform a meet-and-greet between potential four-legged siblings to make sure everyone in the home will get along.
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All cats and dogs adopted from the GMHS will already be spayed or neutered and will have been given their basic inoculations, including rabies if the animal is old enough. All animals are microchipped.

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

Adoption Fees

  • Dogs:  $175
  • Senior Dogs (7+ Years):  $75
  • Cats:  $90
  • Senior Cats (10+ Years):  $50
  • Small Animals: $30
  • Poultry/Equine/Farm Animals:  Varies
Adoption Fees include:
  • Cost of spay/neuter
  • All basic inoculations
  • Rabies vaccination (if animal is of age)
  • Microchip
The Seniors for Seniors adoption program is designed to help senior citizens (65+ Years) rediscover the joys of having a cat of dog in their lives.
Senior citizens may enjoy a lowered adoption fee for senior dogs ($50) and senior cats ($30).
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Available Cats
Available dogs at
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Available Small Animals
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Hours of Operation:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Sunday: 12 PM to 5 PM

Contact Us

6620 Jackson Lane  (Physical)
P.O. Box 385 (Mailing)
Gloucester VA 23061
Phone: 804 693-5520

FAX:  804-693-2009
information@gmhumanesociety.org

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  • Home
  • About GMHS
    • Mission
    • Careers
    • Our Board of Directors
    • Our Leadership Team
    • Annual Statistics
    • KultureCity Sensory Certification
    • Humane Business Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Adopt
    • Adoption Process
    • Available Dogs
    • Available Cats
    • Available Small Animals
    • Available Rabbits
    • Available Birds
    • Available Dogs at Gloucester Animal Control
    • Available Dogs at Middlesex Animal Control
    • Senior Pets
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Program
    • Foster Care
  • Support and Services
    • Outreach & Humane Education
  • News
  • Events
  • Lost Pets