Greetings volunteers! Recently, it seems that we’ve seen more big dogs coming through our doors at Marin Humane. And we’re not alone. Shelters throughout our region, as well as throughout the nation, are seeing a disproportionate number of Siberian huskies, German shepherds and pit mixes, among other large breeds. In this week’s Tails of Marin, …

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Greetings volunteers! Last week, I asked what summer treats you enjoy, and where you might be vacationing this summer. Thanks for all of your responses! It appears that “summer produce is where it’s at!” Fresh strawberries, nectarines, melons, corn on the cob, for sure, and then we all seem to enjoy ice cream to top …

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Greetings volunteers! Happy second day of summer! Hopefully, the rest of the week won’t be a scorcher like yesterday! We recently did a staff poll to find out what our favorite summer treats are, which got me to wonder the same about our volunteers. What do you most look forward to indulging in over the …

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Greetings Volunteers! Happy Pride from everyone at Marin Humane! Shelter update: We currently have 219 animals in our care: 110 animals in foster and 109 animals in the shelter/Kitty Corner. Our residents include: 23 dogs, 35 cats, 28 kittens, 9 rabbits, 8 guinea pigs, 2 rodents, 3 reptiles, and 1 bird.  Adoptions update: It’s Wednesday blog …

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Greetings Volunteers! Summer is just around the corner, as is the warmer weather. So, it’s a good time to send a friendly reminder on the Marin Humane volunteer dress code. We offer brightly colored blue shirts which recognize you as a volunteer. Please wear your volunteer t-shirt during your shifts, especially if you’re handling animals. …

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