About Us

Founded in 1907, the Marin Humane Society is a progressive, award-winning animal shelter, offering refuge and rehabilitation to nearly 8,000 animals each year through a myriad of community services, including adoptions, foster care, behavior and training, humane education, lost-and-found pet services, low-cost clinics, and more.

In addition to the organization’s role as non-profit animal shelter, MHS is responsible for the county’s animal services. Since 1979, county and municipal animal services ordinances have been enforced by MHS through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) contract with the County of Marin. Currently, 9 Animal Services Officers and 2 Field Services Technicians are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to investigate more than 1,800 complaints and respond to more than 7,000 emergency and assistance calls annually.

As partners in animal advocacy, collaborative efforts between MHS and Marin’s elected officials have resulted in the adoption of progressive animal protection ordinances. In fact, Marin County is well-regarded as a model community for enacting progressive animal legislation.

A 2008 Grand Jury report praised the Marin Humane Society’s dual role as animal services and nonprofit animal shelter. The report concluded that “MHS is an important community asset, and the citizens, pets and wildlife of Marin are better off for it.” In addition, according to a Marin Independent Journal poll (4/12/08), more than 87% of respondents think that the Marin Humane Society is “doing a good job.”

 

 

 

Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome