Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
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Annual Statistics

GMHS had a 96% live-release rate in 2021 (saving animals through adoption, return to owner and transfer to other guaranteed adoption partners). Animals are only humanely euthanized if they cannot safely be placed or if they are terminally ill to alleviate suffering. The live-release rate is calculated by dividing total live outcomes by total outcomes.
2021 Statistics
​Intake
  • On-hand (Jan 1, 2021) – 113 
  • Stray Animals – 350
  • Owner Surrenders – 502
  • Returned Adoption – 73
  • Transfers from Other Organizations – 887
  • Other Animals Received – 16 (Born in Care)
  • Total Received/Cared for – 1,941
Outcome
  • Adopted – 581
  • Returned to Owner (RTO) – 51
  • Transferred out to Other Organizations – 1,111
  • Died in Care – 21 
  • Euthanized – 58 
  • Other Animal Outcomes – 0 
  • On-hand (in Care) on Dec 31, 2021 – 119
  • 2021 Total Outcomes (include On-hand) – 1,941
2020 Statistics
​Intake
  • On-hand (Jan 1, 2020) – 135 
  • Stray Animals – 210
  • Owner Surrenders – 374 
  • Returned Adoption – 55
  • Transfers from Other Organizations – 451 
  • Other Animals Received – 9 (Born in Care)
  • Total Received/Cared for – 1,099

2019 Statistics

​Intake
  • On-hand (Jan 1, 2019) – 141 
  • Stray Animals – 414
  • Owner Surrenders – 280 
  • Returned Adoption – 76
  • Transfers from Other Organizations – 378 
  • Other Animals Received – 0 (seized)
  • Total Received/Cared for – 1,289
Outcome
  • Adopted – 553 
  • Returned to Owner (RTO) – 19
  • Transferred out to Other Organizations – 502
  • Died in Care – 17 
  • Euthanized – 27 
  • Other Animal Outcomes – 0 
  • On-hand (in Care) on Dec 31, 2020 – 50
  • 2020 Total Outcomes (include On-hand) – 1,099
Outcome
  • Adopted – 602 
  • Returned to Owner (RTO) – 36
  • Transferred out to Other Organizations – 481
  • Died in Care – 2 
  • Euthanized – 33 
  • Other Animal Outcomes – 0 
  • On-hand (in Care) on Dec 31 – 135 
  • 2019 Total Outcomes (include On-hand) – 1,289
2018 Statistics
Intake
  • On-hand (Jan 1, 2018) – 162 
  • Stray Animals – 565
  • Owner Surrenders – 384 
  • Returned Adoption – 88 
  • Transfers from Other Organizations – 455 
  • Other Animals Received – 3 (seized)
  • Total Received/Cared for – 1,657
Outcome
  • Adopted – 798 
  • Returned to Owner (RTO) – 36
  • Transferred out to Other Organizations – 589
  • Died in Care – 22 
  • Euthanized – 68 
  • Other Animal Outcomes – 3 
  • On-hand (in Care) on Dec 31 – 141 
  • 2018 Total Outcomes (include On-hand) – 1,657
2017 Statistics
Intake
  • On hand (Jan 1, 2017) – 124
  • Stray Animals – 500
  • Owner Surrenders – 475
  • Transfers from Other Organizations – 431
  • Other Animals Received – 7 (seized/custody)
  • Total Received/Cared for – 1,539
Outcome
  • Adopted – 743
  • Returned to Owner (RTO) – 31
  • Transferred out to other organizations – 509
  • Died in care – 16
  • Euthanized – 75
  • Other Animal Outcomes - 0
  • On-hand (in Care) on Dec 31 – 165
  • 2017 Total Outcomes (include On-hand) - 1,539
2016 Statistics
Intake Stats
  • On hand (in care) as of Jan 1st – 204
  • Stray animals – 519
  • Owner Surrenders – 489
  • Transfer in from other organizations – 345
  • Other animals – 8
  • 2016 total annual received/cared for –1,565
Outcome Stats
  • Adopted – 661
  • Returned to Owner (RTO) – 42
  • Transferred out to other organizations – 557
  • Died in care – 16
  • Euthanized – 164
  • Other animal outcomes – 1
  • On hand (in care) on Dec 31 – 124
  • 2016 total outcomes (include on-hand) – 1,565
 
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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
    • 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
  • For the Love of Paws Gala and Auction 2023
  • News
  • Events
  • Lost Pets