A Message from Dr. Richard Crowder, President, GMHS Board of Directors
Dear Friends:
The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society journey, now in its 110th year, has witnessed countless challenges but also many opportunities. These times are no exception. As we are emerging from the first-in-a-lifetime pandemic, the headwinds of many uncertainties for our nation loom. However, GMHS has had a remarkable past year, posting several notable records of which we can all be pleased.
With your support, GMHS touched the lives of more than 6,200 pets in 2021, meeting the increased demand for temporary shelter, adoption, transfer to Highway to Home adoption-guaranteed partners, Pet Pantry, and affordable spay/neuter surgery. We remain grateful to you for all of your efforts that made possible GMHS’ ability to provide life-saving services to those who rely upon us.
With mounting inflation, the cost of saving lives continues to increase. In 2022 to date, GMHS has provided shelter and care for 723 pets, facilitated 225 adoptions, transferred 437 pets to Highway to Home partners, distributed more than 11,500 pounds of pet food through our Pet Pantry, and performed 1,637 low- and no-cost spay/neuter surgeries. This demand shows no signs of abating. In fact, our monthly intake of owner-surrendered pets increased 273% from March to April 2022. As we find ourselves in the midst of an active kitten season and what may very well be a protracted period of increased shelter intake, GMHS needs your help.
Please consider joining me in making a tax-deductible contribution to sustain this work. Ninety-two cents of every dollar donated goes directly to the care of pets, a sound investment, indeed. Your generosity ensures GMHS never euthanizes for space or length of stay and clients and their pets receive uninterrupted access to our programs and services. Simply put, your donation to GMHS saves lives. The end result is happiness and a fuller life not only for these wonderful and deserving creatures but the fortunate people who become their family members. Thank you for being members of the GMHS family through your support and friendship.
With gratitude,
The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society journey, now in its 110th year, has witnessed countless challenges but also many opportunities. These times are no exception. As we are emerging from the first-in-a-lifetime pandemic, the headwinds of many uncertainties for our nation loom. However, GMHS has had a remarkable past year, posting several notable records of which we can all be pleased.
With your support, GMHS touched the lives of more than 6,200 pets in 2021, meeting the increased demand for temporary shelter, adoption, transfer to Highway to Home adoption-guaranteed partners, Pet Pantry, and affordable spay/neuter surgery. We remain grateful to you for all of your efforts that made possible GMHS’ ability to provide life-saving services to those who rely upon us.
With mounting inflation, the cost of saving lives continues to increase. In 2022 to date, GMHS has provided shelter and care for 723 pets, facilitated 225 adoptions, transferred 437 pets to Highway to Home partners, distributed more than 11,500 pounds of pet food through our Pet Pantry, and performed 1,637 low- and no-cost spay/neuter surgeries. This demand shows no signs of abating. In fact, our monthly intake of owner-surrendered pets increased 273% from March to April 2022. As we find ourselves in the midst of an active kitten season and what may very well be a protracted period of increased shelter intake, GMHS needs your help.
Please consider joining me in making a tax-deductible contribution to sustain this work. Ninety-two cents of every dollar donated goes directly to the care of pets, a sound investment, indeed. Your generosity ensures GMHS never euthanizes for space or length of stay and clients and their pets receive uninterrupted access to our programs and services. Simply put, your donation to GMHS saves lives. The end result is happiness and a fuller life not only for these wonderful and deserving creatures but the fortunate people who become their family members. Thank you for being members of the GMHS family through your support and friendship.
With gratitude,
President, GMHS Board of Directors
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Donate and Partner with GMHS to Save and Transform Lives
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GMHS animal welfare programs and services help thousands of pets and families each year. This is all possible because of you!
Below are a few ways your contributions ensure pets in need receive the temporary shelter, veterinary care, and adoption services they deserve: $25-$70 - feed a cat or dog for a month $30-$80 - spay/neuter surgery for one pet $40-$100 - treat a skin or ear infection $50-150 - for wellness care (testing, vaccinations, deworm, flea/tick treatment) $75-$200 - treat a litter of kittens for upper respiratory infection $100-$300 - transport a van load of cats and kittens to partner shelters $250-$750 - behavior rehabilitation after physical abuse $300-$1,000 - treat Heartworm disease $500-$1,800 - repair a broken leg $700-$3,000 - treat a litter of puppies for canine parvo virus |
Your tax-deductible donation to GMHS can help us save the life of a homeless pet and provide essential services to the families of the Middle Peninsula.
When you click the donate button, you will be transferred to PayPal. You will have the option of making a one-time donation, or become a Faithful Friend with a monthly donation and receive regular updates of how your contribution is saving and transforming lives. |
Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax ID# is 51-0206238. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Questions about donating online? Please email development@gmhumanesociety.org or call 804-693-5520 ext. 104.
Questions about donating online? Please email development@gmhumanesociety.org or call 804-693-5520 ext. 104.
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