Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
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Adoption Process

No appointments are required to visit! This means you can stop by anytime during business hours, Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 Pm to 5 PM. We will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday.

If you are considering adoption, submit an adoption questionnaire prior to your visit. All adoptions are performed by appointment, which allows our adoption team to contact your veterinarian for records and/or your landlord for permission as well as discover the personality and pet that will be best suited for your family. We will continue to conduct adoptions by appointment. This ensures prospective adopters have the benefit of uninterrupted time with our team members and pets during meet and greet appointments.  

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

More Details about the Process

Adoption can be a fairly quick process, depending on if the adopter is ready and if the animal is cleared by our medical and behavioral team. If applicable, GMHS will also check with an adopters current veterinarian and landlord prior to adoption. There are a few items the adopter can bring to expedite adoption even further:

  • Veterinary records for other pets in the household.
  • Copy of renter's lease agreement giving permission for new pet.

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 micro-chipped.

Adoption Fees

  • Dogs:  $175
  • Cats:  $90
  • 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
Available Dogs
Available Cats
Available Small Animals
Available dogs at
​Gloucester County Animal Control
Click the above link to view dogs available for adoption at GCAC. Click here to download the adoption questionnaire and email it to animalplacement@gmhumanesociety.org.

With an approved adoption questionnaire, our team will schedule an appointment for you to meet the dog indicated on the questionnaire.
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Hours of Operation:

Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday 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
    • 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
  • Phantom of the Shelter Gala and Auction 2022
    • Purchase Tickets
    • Sponsor
    • Sealed Bid Auction
    • Raffle Tickets
    • Matching Gift Challenge
    • Ad Gallery
    • Auction Ad Purchase
  • News
  • Lost Pets