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01/05/2024

Our next drop-in Community Clinic for low-income pet parents of Marin County will be on Saturday, February 3, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Marin City!

Bring your canine companion or feline friend to our mobile clinic at 101 Donahue Street, Marin City, from 11:00am - 12:30pm to get:

*Free vaccinations (DA2PP, FVRCP, rabies)!
*Free microchipping!
*Free flea/tick treatment!
*Free mini-check-up by a veterinarian!
*Free pet food and supplies!

This is a FREE event to help low-income Marin County families struggling to meet their pet’s needs. Thank you to Petco Love for helping us offer these crucial vaccines at no cost to pet parents!

**WEATHER PERMITTING: In the event of bad weather, we will reschedule the clinic to a new date.

01/04/2024

Mandy is the most beautiful bull terrier mix you ever did see! This sweet, sensitive girl is looking for a patient forever home where she can really come into her own.

Mandy wasn't socialized as a young dog, so now, at 11 months old, she can be a bit shy and uncertain in new situations or with new people and new dogs. But if you're willing to take things slow and give her the space and time to get comfortable, Mandy is a real love! She's very affectionate and friendly with the people she knows. We think she'd appreciate a more "homebody" lifestyle, so she can relax and enjoy her home without too much commotion, and let her true self come out.

If you're ready to open your heart and home to Mandy, give us a call! You can reach our adoptions desk at 415-506-6225.

12/31/2023

The clock is ticking towards midnight and it's your last chance to have your gift DOUBLED, thanks to a match from a generous donor!

Your gift helps:

- Adopt animals into loving homes and reunite lost pets with their families
- Give sick or injured animals a second chance at life
- Aid local pet guardians in need and their pets
- Provide emotional support through animal-assisted programs
- Promote respect for all animals through education
- Advocate for animal welfare issues at the local, state, and national levels
- Support animal-related needs in your own neighborhood

That’s thousands of lives made happy through YOUR generosity. On behalf of the animals and people at Marin Humane, thank you!

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year!

To make a year-end gift, click the "donate" button or donate on our website here: https://bit.ly/3H3pLKG.

12/30/2023

We're so impressed by the generous kids in our community! Charlotte here gathered supplies for our Holiday Pet Food Drive, along with the help of her family and teacher, and dropped off a huge cart full of much-needed food. 🙌 Every donation helps us support low-income pet guardians here in Marin, allowing them to keep their beloved pets at home. Charlotte, thank you so much for thinking of pets and people in need this season! ❤

If you'd like to support the crucial work of our Pet Safety Net program, you can make a gift here: https://bit.ly/4aFG9hY.

12/29/2023

Do you have a soft spot for goofy adolescent dogs? Come meet Mochi!!

Mochi is still young at a year old, so she's still mastering her manners. But she is absolutely adorable, so sweet and affectionate, very smart, and loads of fun! She loves to play fetch so you'll always have an easy way to tire her out. Remember, a tired dog is a good dog!

Mochi can be a bit pushy with other dogs - not uncommon for her age - so her new family will need to strategically choose her doggie friends until she learns what appropriate play looks like. She'll master it in no time!

If you're ready to meet this gorgeous girl, call us at 415-506-6225 so we can introduce you.

12/29/2023

Oops! Santa left one of his reindeer behind!

Oh, wait, that's Newt! This sweet goofball hopes that even though the ho-ho-ho season is behind us, he can still find a ho-ho-home for the new year!

Newt is a border collie mix, probably about a year old, and he's a total hoot. If you're looking for a dog that'll make you laugh, you must meet Newt. Half the time he's a serious border collie. Then the next thing you know, he forgot where you threw his ball and he's rolling around in the grass. It's impossible not to smile when you're with him!

If you'd like to adopt your very own part-dog, part-reindeer, all-adorable new best friend, give us a call at 415-506-6225. His adoption fee has also been PAID!

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas Eve! Both our Novato shelter and Kitty Corner will be closing early today so our staff can spend time with their families. Our Novato campus will be open 10am - 1pm and Kitty Corner will be open 11am - 1pm. Both locations will be closed tomorrow for Christmas and we'll be back to our usual hours on Tuesday the 26th.

In case of an animal emergency, our Animal Services Officers are still available at 415-883-4621. Enjoy your holiday!

p.s. If your pets are getting in the festive spirit, we'd love to see their costumes/outfits/Santa photos/special holiday treats/etc.!

12/23/2023

Welly and Herbie were hard at work on their recent visit to Davidson Middle School Wellness Center! Welly and Herbie are two of our incredible animal ambassadors who visit schools, hospitals, 911 call centers, and more, spreading joy and stress relief wherever they go. They're pictured here with Chantel Sharp (7th-grade counselor), Jacquelynn King (Wellness Coordinator), and Haley Gordy (6th-grade counselor). All together, they make an amazing team to support the middle schoolers!

You can learn more about our animal-assisted programs here: https://marinhumane.org/above-beyond/community-engagement/animal-assisted-programs/.

12/21/2023

We love it when we get to play Cupid for our guinea pigs! Dotty and Maddie didn't arrive at the shelter together, but now that they're in love, they'll definitely be adopted together!

Strangely enough, Dotty and Maddie were both abandoned in front of the shelter, but on separate occasions. Maddie was found with a note explaining that her owner had passed away. Dotty came with her sister, who unfortunately had medical issues and did not make it. Since they were both lonely, we introduced them to each other and it was love at first sight!

Dotty is 2 years old and Maddie is 5 years old. They're both very friendly and would make great companions for just about any family! Guinea pigs are wonderful little companions and having a pair is even better.

To meet Dotty and Maddie, call us at 415-506-6225!

12/21/2023

Iguanas! These stunning reptiles aren't for novice reptile guardians, but if you have both experience and space in abundance, you could have your very own house dragon!

Jade and Tarzan are recent arrivals looking for families who can offer them the specialized habitat and care that they need. (They can't be housed together so we're looking for either two adopters or an adopter with lots and lots of space to house them.) Iguanas thrive in huge arboreal enclosures equipped with special heating and lighting, and high humidity.

While iguanas don't make for cuddly pets, they're a joy to watch, and they have unique personalities. They love to climb and bask in the sun. Some learn to recognize their caretakers and come running for their favorite treats (usually tropical fruit, like banana).

Jade and Tarzan are about 2 and a half years old, so they have plenty of years still ahead of them. If you have lots of reptile experience and want to experience the joys of a mini dragon, we'd like to introduce you! Give us a call at 415-506-6225.

12/19/2023

Last week, we asked for your help in buying a new X-ray machine for our clinic. Over 200 members of our community chipped in – and then an anonymous donor doubled those gifts with a generous match.

We're happy to report that, thanks to you, our clinic has a new X-ray machine!

Thank you to everyone who stepped up and supported our shelter clinic in a time of urgent need. Because of your generosity, we can continue diagnosing and treating thousands of animals each year!

12/18/2023

We've almost reached our goal of 100 adult cat adoptions! We're at 94!

You can help us hit 100 fee-waived adoptions - all thanks to a very generous bequest from a friend to the shelter felines - by adopting a kitty 5 months or older. And if we hit 100 before the end of the year? We'll keep the waived adoption fees going through New Year's Eve, just for fun. 😸

You can meet all our kitties at https://marinhumane.org/adopt/adopt-a-cat-kitten/. 😻

12/17/2023

Sweet and beautiful Lili! She's looking for a supportive adopter who can give her time and offer a gentle, patient approach.

Lili's world was recently flipped upside down and she's worried about being in a busy shelter. We know she'll blossom into a fun and loving pup once she's settled into her new home! When she warms up to people, she's affectionate and charming.

She also has experience living with other dogs, and being around outdoor cats. If you have a pup at home, we'd be happy to help you introduce them to Lili. Her adoption fee has even been paid!

Call us at 415-506-6225 if you can be Lili's superhero adopter!

12/15/2023

Do you speak "cat?" If not, we can help! Our "What Is My Cat Saying?" workshop will set you on the path to feline fluency.

This online workshop, coming up on Wednesday, December 20, is all about learning to read cat body language. If you'd like to better understand what your cat is saying and how your body language affects your communication with your feline friends, save your spot and join us!

You can register here: https://bit.ly/3uTa9qj.

12/15/2023

Our Hopalong Foster Program has some maaaaajor cuties at the Woodlands Pet Food & Treats stores around Marin right now! Hot Toddy is at the Novato store, Ichabod is at the San Rafael store, and Yvette, Yasmine, and Toonces are all at the Mill Valley store.

You can find all their profiles on our site at https://bit.ly/41lyD7W. ❤

12/15/2023

*ADOPTED!* Scarlett is a small kittywith big opinions! She's just 3 months old but she knows what she wants and she isn't shy about asking for it. Luckily for everyone, what she wants is attention and company! When you meet Scarlett, we think you'll be more than happy to comply with her demands.

Scarlett is so fond of human company, we've been sending her on field trips to various staff offices to hang out. (Yes, this is a top-notch job perk!) See the attached photo evidence and let the "awwwwww"-ing commence!

She seems to love all people, even kids, and has enjoyed spending time with several dogs that she's met here. That said, she isn't a fan of other cats. We think a home with kids and perhaps a chill dog (who isn't too inclined to chase) would absolutely thrill this cutie!

If you're interested in Scarlett, just give our adoptions team a call at 415-506-6225!

12/13/2023

We urgently need a new x-ray machine!

20 years of wear-and-tear are catching up to us and a new machine will help us provide the shelter animals with top-notch care. We have a generous match through the end of the year!

Help us raise critical funds for a new machine by hitting the donate button or heading to our website here: https://marinhumane.org/xray

12/12/2023

*ADOPTED!* Say hi to Bazeema, the cutest bundle of fluff! She's a 12-week-old German Shepherd mix, and, like all puppies, she's oodles of fun but also needs time and patience to help her grow into a wonderful family dog. Bazeema is a bit shy but she warms up quickly. With plenty of TLC, this little girl will be the perfect addition to your family, and just in time for the holidays! Call us at 415-506-6225 if you'd like to meet this cutie pie.

12/12/2023

When an animal arrives at the shelter in pain, time is of the essence. One of our most critical tools in diagnosing their injury or illness is an X-ray machine.

But our machine is almost 20 years old! It's undergone significant wear and tear, making it harder to quickly determine what’s wrong with our patients so we can treat them.

That’s where you come in! Now through December 31, every gift made to help us buy a new X-ray machine will be doubled with a $20,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor.

Animals deserve every chance possible at a happy and healthy life, and your support can help us save even more lives. Just click the donate button or make your donation on our site at
https://marinhumane.org/xray

12/08/2023

Happy Friday from Honey Bun the house panther! Honey Bun is 10 months old and teeny tiny - just 7 pounds! She's an absolute sweetheart who loves a wand toy, and ear and cheek rubs. She starts off a little shy but soon reaches her namesake's sweetness once she's comfortable. She'd love to find a calm and gentle home for the holidays and beyond.

All of our adult cats - including Honey Bun! - have their adoption fees covered right now! A very generous cat lover recently passed away and left a bequest to cover the adoption fees for 100 adult shelter cats. What an incredible legacy, right? We still have a ways to go until we reach 100, so adopt Honey Bun soon and her fee will be paid!

This beauty is currently at Kitty Corner, our cats-only adoption spot in San Anselmo's Red Hill Shopping Center. Swing by to meet her (open 11 to 5 all weekend) or give us a call at 415-506-6225!

12/08/2023

Happy Hanukkah from Marin Humane! Check out a few of our alumni celebrating the Festival of Lights! 🕎

12/07/2023

This is Blair! This independent lady makes a fabulous roommate or work-from-home sidekick.

She's nice company without being needy. She likes to hang out with people but won't interrupt your work. She may spend an hour or so lying next to you while you work at your computer, an hour or so gazing outside the window, a bit of time playing on her own, and, of course, she'll take a few cat naps throughout the day. Feeding time and gazing out the window are the highlights of her day! (Same, Blair, same.)

Blair was found at the College of Marin along with one kitten. With her kitten now in a home of its own, Blair's looking for HER new fur-ever home. Since Blair was found outside, we think she would love some outdoor privileges in a safe patio or catio.

All of our adult cats - including Blair! - have their adoption fees covered right now! A very generous cat lover recently passed away and left a bequest to cover the adoption fees for 100 adult shelter cats. What an incredible legacy, right? We still have a ways to go until we reach 100, so adopt Blair soon and her fee will be paid!

Call our adoption staff at 415-506-6225 to meet Blair.

Address

171 Bel Marin Keys Boulevard
Novato, CA
94949

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(415) 883-4621

Website

http://www.marinhumane.org/

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Urgent: We Need a New X-Ray Machine!

When an animal arrives at the shelter in pain, time is of the essence. One of our most critical tools in diagnosing their injury or illness is an X-ray machine. But our machine is almost 20 years old! It's undergone significant wear and tear, making it harder to quickly determine what’s wrong with our patients so we can treat them. That’s where you come in! Now through December 31, every gift made to help us buy a new X-ray machine will be doubled with a $20,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor. Animals deserve every chance possible at a happy and healthy life, and your support can help us save even more lives. Just click the donate button or make your donation on our site at https://marinhumane.org/xray

Going Home Slideshow Week of November 6 - 12, 2023

It's Monday and we're back at it! Thank you to all of last week's adopters! A friend of our shelter felines recently passed away and left an incredibly generous legacy by paying the adoption fees for 100 cats. Adoption fees for adult cats (5 months and up) will be waived until we hit 100! We've found homes for 30 kitties so far! You can meet our kitties and other animals waiting for adoption at marinhumane.org/adopt. Music is from bensound.com.

Canyon & Rockhopper the ratties!

Happy Friday Junior from Canyon and Rockhopper, the cutest like rat duo! They’re super friendly and easy to handle. They will come greet you when you open the cage and love to climb onto shoulders to have a look around. What’s not to love? Call 415-506-6225 or stop by the Novato shelter to meet them!

Going Home Slideshow Week of October 23 - 29, 2023

Happy Monday and Happy Almost-Halloween! It's been all treats and no tricks this week as we wrapped up #SubaruLovesPets Month! We're grateful to all our adopters and to the ASPCA for supporting our adoption efforts this month. We still have lots of animals seeking their forever homes, and you can meet them at marinhumane.org/adopt. Music is by Vlad Gluschenko.

Going Home Slideshow Week of October 16 - 22, 2023

Yay for Monday! Thanks to everyone who helped us #MakeADogsDay yesterday, and thank you to the ASPCA and Subaru of America, Inc. grant programs who made it possible! There's still another week of #SubaruLovesPets Month so check out all our available animals at marinhumane.org/adopt. ❤ Music is by Alex Productions

Going Home Slideshow Week of October 9 - 15, 2023

Yay, hooray, it's Monday! Thank you so much to ASPCA and Marin Subaru for their support during #SubaruLovesPets Month! Here are just some of the lucky animals who found their forever homes - and you can see the cuties still waiting at marinhumane.org/adopt. ❤

Going Home Slideshow Week of Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2023

Welcome to October! We closed out September with a very busy weekend and a lot of happy families. Check 'em out in the video! And meet all the animals still waiting at marinhumane.org/adopt. 🥰 Music is courtesy of maxkomusic.com.

Going Home Slideshow Week of September 18 - 24, 2023

Mondays are just the best! Some extreeeeemely cute shots in this week's adoption slideshow so we highly recommend giving it a watch. Thank you and congrats to all the adopters for choosing to adopt, not shop! And we have more cuteness where this came from at marinhumane.org/adopt. Music is courtesy of Surf House Productions.

Going Home Slideshow Week of September 11 - 17, 2023

🎶🎵 Monday, Mondayyyy... la-laaaa, la-la-la-laaaaa! 🎵🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the week so check out last week's adoptions if you could use a little serotonin boost! You can also head over to marinhumane.org/adopt to see all the cutie pies ready for homes. 😍 Music is by bensound.com.

Going Home Slideshow Week of September 4 - 10, 2023

Yay for another Monday! Congratulations to everyone who adopted a new best friend last week, from pigeons and puppies to kittens and crested geckos! Check out more animals at marinhumane.org/adopt. Music is by Maxkomusic.com.

Going Home Slideshow Week of August 28 - September 3, 2023

We took a little break yesterday for Labor Day but rest assured we didn't forget about the weekly adoption slideshow! Congratulations to everyone who found their new best friend last week! Still looking for a new best friend? Head to marinhumane.org/adopt. ❤

Going Home Slideshow Week of August 21 - 27, 2023

You know what? This might be the longest adoption slideshow we've had in the history of our adoption slideshows! So it's safe to say we had an incredible week of adoptions. From oodles of kittens, to a few more Maui pups, to a couple of our long-termers (we see you in there, Billie!), it was really an A+ week. Let's make this new week even better! Check out the animals waiting for adoption at marinhumane.org/adopt. ❤ Music is courtesy of Bensound.com.

If you’ve been wondering what to expect at Tails by Twilight, check out some special moments from last year’s Gala! We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, September 23 for a night of twinkling lights, wagging tails, food & drink, live & silent auctions, and so much more! Get your tickets at www.marinhumane.org/tailsbytwilight2023

Going Home Slideshow Week of August 14 - 20, 2023

Hip-hip-hooray, it's Monday! We are thrilled to say that our community *turned out* in the past week and there were so many adoptions! Woohoo! Plus, two of our new arrivals from Maui - Jesse and Sky - were already adopted! We love to see it!

When you’re just trying to do your job as a reporter but Georgie really, REALLY wants to kiss you… 😆😘☺️ Check out the full segment tonight on the 4 & 5 o’clock news on KRON 4 News! Thank you Rob Nesbitt for joining us to talk about our recent arrivals from Maui Humane Society! And you can find Georgie’s profile on our website! He’s looking for a forever home… ❤️

Going Home Slideshow Week of August 7 - 13, 2023

Happy Monday! If you need a smile, here are lots of happy families from last week! Thank you, adopters! ❤

Going Home Slideshow Week of July 17 - 23, 2023

We're back with another magical Monday slideshow! Hooray for all of last week's adoptions! 🥳 And peep those adorable ratties heading to their new forever home; we still have more than 20 of these cuties available for adoption. Call us at 415-506-6225 if you're ready to adopt! ❤ Music is by Surf House Productions

Going Home Slideshow Week of July 10 - 16, 2023

Time for a little Monday love! 😍 Enjoy these heart-warming adoption photos from last week and let's hear a round of applause for all the adopters! 👏👏👏

Happy Tuesday! We hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and that you're staying nice and cool during this intense heatwave! Keep pets cool by keeping them at home. Cars turn deadly hot in just minutes in this heat, and hot asphalt and concrete can easily burn paws. Opt for outings in the early morning and in the late evening to take advantage of cooler temperatures. Your pets will thank you! As always, you can meet our available animals at marinhumane.org/adopt. ❤ Music is "Above" by sapajoubeats.com.

Going Home Slideshow Week of April 18 - 24, 2022

Happy Monday! You'd be hard-pressed to order up a nicer day than today, but we do think this slideshow will make it even nicer. ☀️ Congrats and thank you to all of last week's adopters! For those of you still seeking the next love of your life, check out our available animals at marinhumane.org/adopt. ❤️ Music is courtesy of soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic.

Going Home Slideshow Week of April 11 - 17, 2022

Happy Monday! We're a little late but it's worth the wait! Congratulations to last week's adopters and thank you so much for giving our shelter animals the second chances they deserved. If you're watching this and thinking, "Wow, I'm ready to adopt, too!" then head to marinhumane.org/adopt to see our available animals! Music is by mixaund.com.

Going Home Slideshow Week of March 21 - 27, 2022

This week's adoption slideshow is a little late but worth the wait! As you can see, we celebrated a LOT of awesome matches last week, so it's extra packed and extra cute. Even with all these adoptions, we still have so many animals waiting for their forever family to come along! Check out our kitties, puppers, buns, and more at marinhumane.org/adopt. Music is courtesy of maxkomusic.com.

Going Home Slideshow Week of Feb. 21 - 27, 2022

We hope everyone is having a happy Monday! Enjoy last week's adoptions if your afternoon could use a little boost! And don't forget to have a look at our available animals at marinhumane.org/adopt.