A myriad of ways to give this holiday season

| By Candace Alexander
Categories: Blog, Fundraising, Other, Volunteers
There are two essential keys to our success at Marin Humane – volunteers and donations! Did you know that, outside of our contract to provide animal services, more than 80% of the revenue that keeps Marin Humane going comes from donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations? We would not be able to help the thousands …

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Pet Food Drive 2019!

| By Candace Alexander
Categories: Other, Volunteers
Can you imagine the idea of having to give up your pet simply because you couldn’t afford food, supplies, or veterinary care? Sadly, many people in our community are faced with that very-real dilemma. But we can change that. Help us fill our shelves with pet food and supplies for hundreds of Marin pets whose …

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Fire evacuees show strength, and a desire to have their pets cared for

| By Candace Alexander
Categories: Blog, Other, Volunteers
One of our Dog Training Assistant volunteers, PJ Bremier, is also a correspondent for the Marin IJ. She wrote this piece about her experience volunteering at the Marin Center, published on November 1st: “All year I am privileged to be invited into some of Marin’s loveliest homes and meet their owners, each with fascinating stories. …

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Featured Volunteers – Cat Pet Pals

| By Beth Weil
Categories: Blog, Other, Volunteers
Peek into any one of the cat rooms on any day of the week, and you’ll find a Cat Pet Pal petting an ever-grateful, purring feline, grooming a long-haired friend, or exercising a kitty with a wand toys. Our Cat Pet Pals are key in helping socialize cats and making sure they feel comfortable in …

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Volunteer & Artist, Cris Welisch

| By Candace Alexander
Categories: Blog, Other, Volunteers
If you come to the Whittell building at the shelter in Novato, you’ll find a terrific art display in the lobby from one of our Behavior & Training volunteers, Cris Welisch. Read more about Cris: “I am a recently retired HR professional, originally from Marin. I now spend my free time focusing on those things …

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