Marin Humane

06/25/2026

Love is a superpower, and we see its impact every single day! From a happy pup bouncing back from a pesky skin infection, to a once-shy kitty finally showing some love, and even the happiest little guinea pig squeaks at playtime - your amazing generosity makes it all possible.

This bite-sized video is really a massive THANK YOU for supprting our shelter animals! We promise it'll make your heart melt and put the biggest smile on your face. 🐾❤️✨

06/25/2026

Hey, guess what? Mia wants you to know that we'll be CLOSING EARLY today, at 3:15pm, for a staff meeting. She's very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! We'll be back to our regular hours tomorrow.

Read more about Mia and all our animals at marinhumane.org/adopt. 💚

06/24/2026

The sights — and especially the sounds — of Fourth of July celebrations can be terrifying to animals. Here's what you can do to keep pets safe.

Ugh, it’s that time of year again. People are already setting off fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, even in Marin, where they’re illegal. Don’t get me wrong, fireworks can be visually amazing, but what’s not so amazing is their…

06/24/2026

This is Rufus and he's looking for a foster home!

Rufus is a friendly, playful, 9-month-old French Bulldog. He's high energy (he's still an adolescent after all!) but he's also very fun-loving, sweet, and smart. He's treat-motivated and has learned sit, among other commands.

Rufus is currently recovering from Canine Papillomavirus, which causes wart-like lesions on his lips and mouth. This virus is highly contagious to other dogs, but it is NOT contagious to humans or other animals. Rufus needs a foster home with no other dogs to avoid spreading the virus. The lesions should disappear on their own within 1 – 2 months and should not require any additional care aside from visual checks to confirm they are healing.

Sometimes Rufus gets over-excited when he's having a good time, so a dog-savvy home that can manage his energy while avoiding any contact with other dogs would be a good match for him. We're eager to get Rufus into a home environment so he doesn't have to wait in a shelter kennel during his healing period.

If you’re interested in fostering Rufus or just want to learn more, please email Suzanne at [email protected].

06/24/2026

Watch Carl go from “I’m nervous” to “More of this!” in 11 seconds flat. 🥰 He’s 3 months old and ready for a home!

06/23/2026

Is your dog’s favorite hobby redesigning your living room? (RIP, couch cushions...)

Maybe they get a little too hyped when guests come over? (RIP, dinner party plans...)

Orrrr maybe house training isn't going quite as smoothly as you'd hoped? (RIP, your sanity....)

Enter the magical world of crate training! And yes, we've got a workshop for that!

Join us for a 1.5-hour workshop to learn all about crates and how they can be an amazing tool for you and your dog. You can bring your dog OR just audit! We have two options:

Saturday, July 11, 11am -https://bit.ly/4eDrK97
Monday, July 13, 3:30pm - https://bit.ly/3SpXuXR

Get all the details and sign up at the links above! Got questions? Email [email protected] for answers.

06/23/2026

Kitty Corner will be closed on Wednesday, June 24 & Thursday, June 25 for building maintenance - so today's the day to come adopt all these feline friends!

Kitty Corner is our cats-only outpost in San Anselmo's Red Hill Shopping Center and it's wall-to-wall cute right now.

🐾Palisades & Sentinel are bonded, 3-month-old brothers who love to play and purr like crazy.

🐾Jules is a 5-year-old former feral who appreciates the cozy, pampered life now - plus she's a champion biscuit maker!

🐾Baby Jane & Digby are 10 weeks old, friendly as can be, and eager for a home with room for a dynamic brother-sister duo.

And there are even more kitties waiting for you! Check them out at marinhumane.org/cats.

06/22/2026

Well hello, it's Monday! As you can tell from the photos, we were busy last week! Congratulations to our adopters and thank you to everyone who visited the shelter and met our animals last week. Cheers to adopting! 🥂

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the special father figures out there!

If you procrastinated and need a last-minute - but still meaningful! - gift, we've got you. Check out our e-cards here: https://bit.ly/2QYpClr.

Honor the dads in your life while helping animals!

06/19/2026

Today is Juneteenth!

Juneteenth is our nation's second independence day, commemorating the end of legalized slavery in 1865 - two and a half years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

Our Novato shelter is closed today to honor this important holiday. We'll return to our regular hours on Saturday, 6/20. (Kitty Corner in San Anselmo will be open today.)