Volume 4, Issue 12 | December 2024 | |
Heart Connections - December 2024 | |
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December was a great month for adoptions, with 92 pets finding their forever homes! Also, 52 pets were transferred to adoption-guaranteed partners through our Highway to Home program.
We are so excited to share that in 2024, 1,069 pets were adopted and 739 pets were transferred to rescue partners! Thank you to everyone for making this such an amazing year for the people and pets of the communities we serve.
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December 2024 Shelter Snapshot
The generous support of staff, volunteers, and donors enables GMHS to provide daily care, cover special medical needs, foster animals in homes as needed, and arrange transportation to adoption-guaranteed partners.
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Fixin' to Save Has Record-breaking Year
2024 has been the busiest year yet for GMHS' Fixin' to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic since opening in 2008. The clinic altered 4,541 pets this year! That's an increase of 364 surgeries over last year! These animals include GMHS pets and pets from members of our community, other local shelters and rescues, and community cats. We are grateful for a wonderful year and look forward to continuing to offer access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter surgeries in 2025!
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Our enrichment program has made a huge difference for all of our dogs while they are here at the shelter. We can’t thank our Enrichment Team enough! If you are a current volunteer with GMHS, you can help too! Just email for ways you can get involved. If you aren’t a volunteer, fill out your application here! | | |
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The GMHS 2024/25 Annual Auction is open for Bidding, and ready to accept your Donations to its $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge!
Auction Open Now! Closes: January 18, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Matching Gift Donations accepted until January 31, 2025.
Click here for more information!
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Sign your kid(s) up for our "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" Kids Movie Night! The cost is $25 per child which includes movie, pizza, popcorn, craft, and a visit from shelter pets. 100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless pets of GMHS! Open to children ages 6-12 years old. This is a drop off event. Bring their favorite blanket, pillow, and come wearing comfy pajamas! Spots are limited, so sign up today by calling 804-693-5520 or emailing. | |
Join us in the GMHS Lobby for our Animal Kindness Workshop! We will be creating toys and enrichment items for our homeless pets. We will provide all necessary supplies and registration is not required. All ages are welcome and this event is free to our community. | | |
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Layla and Amelia donated homemade cookies for our pups from Girl Scout Troop 173! Our pets loved this special treat, and we are so grateful! | |
Many thanks to the patients of James A Burden & Associates for generously donating a variety of pet food and supplies and $200 to GMHS. We appreciate your support! | |
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A heartfelt THANK YOU to Poplar Neck Hunt Club for your incredible donation of food, treats, and toys for our homeless pets. Your kindness makes all the difference. | | |
Arabella, the 8-year-old birthday girl, brought in treats for the kitties, pups, and shelter team! She is pictured here with Blake, age 6. Thank you for sharing your heart for homeless pets. | |
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Shelter Pet Spotlight - Oreo 3 | |
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Can you help us find Oreo 3 her forever home?
This 13 year old senior sweetheart came into our care as a stray in September. With her friendly demeanor and independent spirit, she's a perfect companion for those seeking a low-maintenance pet. She gets along well with her feline peers. Her mellow nature means she's content to spend her days lounging and receiving the occasional affectionate pet. Oreo 3 doesn't ask for much, but she has a lot to give. Adopt her and experience the joy of sharing your home with a cat who knows how to appreciate the simple things in life!
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Thank you to everyone--adopters, donors, volunteers, and team members--who made 2024 a wonderful year for the homeless pets of our community and our shelter! We are grateful for your support and friendship.
It is with great hope that we look forward to the coming year and all the promise it holds. The future is bright, and together we will save even more lives!
Wishing you and yours a happy New Year and best wishes for a fantastic 2025,
The GMHS Team
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A HOMELESS PET IS ONE STEP CLOSER
TO FINDING A HOME
EVERY TIME YOU FOLLOW US
ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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