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    Marin Humane

    3.5 (133 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Brendon N.

    I can't begin to say enough good things about the Marin Humane Society! This is a wonderful organization that does so much for so many different types of animals. I've had the pleasure of attending both of their major fundraising events, Woofstock, and Tails by Twilight. Woofstock is a day-time event on the lawn with live music, auction, food trucks, vendor and partner booths, and more! Tails by Twilight is a little more of an upscale event. It is an evening on the lawn with a cocktail hour, fancy catered meal, silent and live auction, and lots of other fun surprises. This event raises several hundred thousand dollars for the organization and specific needs. This is a great place to adopt a new family member. In addition to dogs, they also have cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, and more! There is a store where they sell food, toys, and other pet supplies. I believe they also offer classes as well. Everyone I have interacted with involving Marin Humane has been great. From the front office staff, to the volunteers, to the grounds manager. Everyone is super friendly and there for a good cause. I wish I lived closer so I could be a regular volunteer. I am already looking forward to the next Woofstock event on May 4, 2025!

    Roamin our most precious boy
    Cindy W.

    Compassionate responsive staff is all I can say when we had an urgent need over the holidays. Still in shock and grief stricken I cannot elaborate on the details other than they were there for us. For any pet need I'm certain they should e your first call.

    Abby, relaxing after class.
    Jean M.

    This review is for the group dog training classes, and specifically for Yuching Deuctsh and her excellent training assistants. She is, in my opinion, the best trainer because she works closely with each dog & handler team, sends out a recap within an hour it two of class (while things are fresh in everyone's mind), tailors the recaps to what was taught (a previous instructor sent out recaps for what should have been taught, but didn't teach any of that during class), and keeps things moving quickly so that dogs don't get bored or frustrated. Her assistants are super! And she allows them to help us with suggestions, demonstrations, etc. We and our dogs get so much instruction and personalized help--the classes are always focused on helping everyone succeed. We love Yuching's classes and our dog is super excited to go. She wasn't excited for other instructors--dogs know.

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    Luke S.

    Clean bathrooms, professional pleasant fun staff. Great atmosphere, I love the decor. I love the events and classes they have. I definitely love the yrly Bay Area Pignic! The parking and atmosphere is great

    Leo
    Paula C.

    Shelters across the county emulate Marin Humane for a good reason. They are the best humane organization bar none. Many people have the idea that MH is a "kill shelter". This is an unfortunate label. Shelters or rescue organizations that say they are " no kill" cannot possibly house every animal that comes to them so they turn them away or try to find homes otherwise. Some animals are either very sick or behaviorally far gone. In this case, euthanasia is most humane. I would say that if someone has the means to find appropriate homes for these animals, then they should adopt them and do that, if they can. I don't have an issue with Marin Humane setting reasonable standards of what constitutes a good home. As a Marin resident who has years of experience with MH, I can attest to the quality and integrity of this stellar organization. From amazing volunteers, to the hard working dedicated staff, MH is an established ent that Marin can be proud to have serving people and their animal companions for many years. It has stood the test of time thanks to the people who make it work. Support MH if you can or just go visit them on the website for info. And Of course adopt whenever possible! I just did that! Meet Leo!

    The staff really cares deeply about their animals and they're honest. We came in for a cat, fell in love with a sweet kitten and took her home within an hour, I think even less. So happy to have this beautiful addition to our family. Thank you, Michelle for your help and your lovely personality!

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    I have taken 3 dog training classes here with my pup and had a great experience. Highly recommend coming here for obedience classes.

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    North Bay Animal Services - Missy

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    I adopted my kitten Tessa from North Bay Animal Services earlier this year. We did foster to adopt,…read morewhich was nice because we experienced what fostering was like, to be connected to a creature and then decide if it was working. Of course, we were in love with her right away, and the day we adopted her officially was a very happy one in my life. I had great communication and support from Mary along the way. She loves the cats deeply, and that reassures me. (Tessa was rescued as a kitten and had a bad respiratory infection, which they took care of with great tenderness and professionalism.) When I have extra time, I like to go to the shelter and visit the animals, and just sit with the cats and visit with the doggos. I also started volunteering there and love the experience of supporting the enrichment of the cats and taking dogs for a nice long run. One dog, it was remarkable, was super excited to go back to the shelter after a very short walk. I thought that was a good sign. I also really appreciate the donation station and love being able to drop stuff off without any hassle. Really appreciate everyone there and all of the work they are doing, volunteers and staff and the community that supports them.

    Still Missing Since April 26 - North Bay Animal Services Has My Dog and Won't Give Her Back…read moreMy dog, originally taken in by Sonoma County Humane Society and later transferred to North Bay Animal Services, has been missing since April 26. Her ID tag is A58381636. I have reached out repeatedly to North Bay Animal Services, waited patiently, and even provided clear photos proving she's mine. I also received confirmation from Kerrie, a manager at the Sonoma County Humane Society, that the dog who came in had the same leash and collar I described by name. Despite all of this, I have received no phone call, no email, no explanation--nothing. And now I've learned that my dog is currently being kept in a foster home, while I'm actively trying to get her back. This is heartbreaking, frustrating, and unacceptable. I have done everything I can to prove ownership, and I've been completely ignored. If North Bay Animal Services truly cares about reuniting lost pets with their families, this is not how they should operate. If you're considering trusting them with your pet, or relying on them for help in a crisis, please know what I've been through. I just want my dog back, and I deserve at least a response.

    WildCare

    WildCare

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    Great place, great cause, and friendly staff. It's not a huge facility, but there's a lot of heart…read morethat goes into it. They have an intake process where we can bring in injured wildlife and have up-close encounters with their resident animals. Great place to bring kids for a short and easy outting. Support them however you can.

    I rescued a house sparrow when she was approximately seven days old. I claimed her as a pet and had…read moreher examined by a veterinarian, who provided a written report. The examination confirmed that she was healthy, although she had a broken left leg. The veterinarian stated that this injury would not affect her normal quality of life in captivity. I was also informed that house sparrows are legal to own as pets in California. From the time I rescued her, I hand-fed her every day from approximately 6:00 a.m. until nighttime and personally cared for her until she was one month old. During that time, I raised her as my pet and developed a strong bond with her. I later sought a second opinion from WildCare in San Rafael, which offered free veterinary care for my sparrow, Ducky. They assured me that Ducky would be returned to me after the examination. When I brought Ducky in, they asked what I planned to do with her. I clearly and repeatedly confirmed that I intended to take her back because she was my pet. Cate Mason informed me that the examination would be completed by that evening or the following morning. After receiving no update, I sent an email that evening requesting information about Ducky's condition. WildCare then called me and stated that Ducky was malnourished and unhealthy and therefore had to be euthanized. I told them that this was not true, as my own veterinarian had already examined her and confirmed that she was healthy. I asked them to return my pet to me. They replied that they would first contact my veterinarian. After I contacted my veterinarian and participated in a three-way call with WildCare, they informed us that they had already euthanized my pet, Ducky.

    Marin Humane - animalshelters - Updated July 2026

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