“No Food, Going to Surgery!” It’s 7am, Bradley the dog is just waking up, Lilly is already up getting ready for school. He goes out to the kitchen where mom is making breakfast, his bowl is missing, and he looks at her with an expectant face. She is talking to him, though he doesn’t understand …

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One of the things we often say at Marin Humane is that while our shelter is quite nice, it’s still a shelter. Animal shelters can be loud and stressful places for animals, especially those that require extra TLC. One of the best things we can do for those animals is to place them in a …

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The wonderful volunteers in Animal Outfitters, our on-campus store, are true ambassadors for Marin Humane! They provide excellent customer service on a daily basis and work with a variety of people and animals in this retail environment. We’re so fortunate to have knowledgeable, dedicated volunteers donating their time and energy every week to Animal Outfitters. …

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They’re beautiful, social and smart. And some of them even talk. It’s little wonder that companion birds can now be found in more than five percent of homes, making them the nation’s fourth most popular pet behind cats, dogs, and fish. At the same time, many companion birds wind up homeless when their guardians no …

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Congratulations to Paula Spencer, Rebecca Preis, and Heather Bowker! Each was nominated for the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership’s Heart of Marin  award; Paula for Volunteer of the Year, Rebecca for Student Volunteer of the Year, and Heather  for Excellence in Board Leadership. Please read on for their respective Heart of Marin nominations. Paula …

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