Greetings Volunteers, As this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Week comes to a close, I find it hard to find the words to express how grateful we are for our 800+ volunteers. It goes without saying that we could never do what we do without YOU, but allow us to shout it from the rooftops: We could never EVER do what we do without our INCREDIBLE volunteers! This week we shared a lot of photos and stories on social media about our volunteers. Here’s a sampling: “It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week! We never cease to be amazed by the dedication of our volunteers! Sure, adorable puppies are a big draw ..read more

Email: dchrlini@comcast.net Phone number: 4156066862 Pet’s Location: 94949 Pet’s Species: Cat Pet’s Name: Blair Pet’s Breed: Siamese mix Pet’s Color: Grey and white Pet’s Weight/Size 10lbs Pet’s Age: 4 years Pet’s Sex: Female Spayed/neutered: Yes Microchip: Yes About the animal: Blair is looking for a new home. She’s a 4 year old Siamese mixed cat, a sweet talker and spayed female. As he gets along with dogs and other cats but would prefer to be an only kitty if living with one other. Blair is truly one of the sweetest cats you will ever meet. She’s litter box trained and enjoys sleeping in th ..read more

YAY Monday! Take a look at all this love from last week’s adoptions! We’re so grateful to everyone who chose to adopt and not shop. Meet animals still waiting for homes at marinhumane.org/adopt! Music is courtesy of bensound.com. The post Recently Adopted- Week of April 15, 2024 appeared first on Marin Humane ..read more

Greetings Volunteers, This post gives us another chance to say, Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! The theme for this year’s national Volunteer Recognition Week is “every moment counts.” That sure feels like an appropriate theme for Marin Humane + Hopalong volunteers! Because whether you’re cleaning animal housing, petting guinea pigs, walking dogs, assisting in the clinic, folding laundry, greeting adopters, fostering, helping customers at the Thrift Shop, going to a senior center with your Animal-Assisted Therapy dog, or any of the dozens of other things you do, volunteers make every moment ..read more

Email: matyurina@sbcglobal.net Phone number: 916-801-2243 Pet’s Location: San Rafael Pet’s Species: Cat Pet’s Name: Papa Pet’s Breed: Bengal mix Pet’s Color: Grey, black Pet’s Weight/Size 8 lb Pet’s Age: 10 months Pet’s Sex: Male Spayed/neutered: Yes Microchip: Yes About the animal: 10-month-old kitten Papa is sweet, friendly boy with delightful mix of sociable and curious personality traits. He enjoys people companionship, thrives on play time and cuddling sessions. Good with other cats, although it will take time to adjust; friendly with our mid size dog. Papa is neutered and vaccinated, he ..read more

Email: stephenlamar27@hotmail.com Phone number: 4155837695 Pet’s Location: 95741 Pet’s Species: Dog Pet’s Name: Buttons Pet’s Breed: Stafford shire Pet’s Color: Tan Pet’s Weight/Size 40lbs Pet’s Age: 3 years Pet’s Sex: Male Spayed/neutered: Yes Microchip: Yes About the animal: Hi my dog buttons is full of energy loves hard. He loves attention chewing on water bottles or rubber chickens. He never barks for anything always happy to see anyone just a great loving animal we love him but we can’t take him where we are moving because of pet restrictions all over Sacramento ca The post Re homing but ..read more

Email: oneidaperezv06@gmaill.com Phone number: 4156840095 Pet’s Location: 94901 Pet’s Species: Dog Pet’s Name: Ace Pet’s Breed: Pitbull Pet’s Color: Black and White Pet’s Weight/Size 30 lbs Pet’s Age: 6 months Pet’s Sex: Male Spayed/neutered: No Microchip: No About the animal: Ace is a very hyperactive puppy. We live in a busy home that is small. I have three other dogs and a lot of people come by, but ace seems to jump and attack the dogs and people thinking it’s a playful way. I am looking for a place for ace to go because I was originally only supposed to take ace in as a caretaker for thre ..read more

Email: sonia.grigg@yahoo.com Phone number: 4156940460 Pet’s Location: 94965 Pet’s Species: Dog Pet’s Name: Bubblebee Pet’s Breed: Chihuahua – terrier Pet’s Color: cream Pet’s Weight/Size 14 lbs Pet’s Age: 2 years Pet’s Sex: Female Spayed/neutered: Yes Microchip: Yes About the animal: A Small Dog that loves life and everyone in it! She will brighten your day every day. Bubblebee is that perfect 2-yr old, 14 lbs Chihuahua/Terrier Mix that is happy, loving, and confident. She is fantastic with other dogs and people of all ages. She is good with dog-savvy cats. She is the queen of the dog park, th ..read more

Email: hilary.colwell@gmail.com Phone number: 4153063235 Pet’s Location: 94904 Pet’s Species: Small Companion Pet’s Name: Ohana Pet’s Breed: Guinea pig Pet’s Color: Black/white Pet’s Weight/Size Small Pet’s Age: 5 years Pet’s Sex: Male Spayed/neutered: No Microchip: No About the animal: Ohana is a very sweet, happy, energetic guinea pig. Our other guinea pig passed away about a year ago and we think he may be lonely and looking for companionship. Unfortunately our daughter is now suffering from terrible allergies and her allergist suggested that we remove the guinea pig from the home. We have ..read more

By Neil Lurssen If there is one thing you can say about the good people of Germany, it’s this: “Don’t mess with their dogs!”  The fine folks of the Fatherland are known to dote on their canine pets and, in particular, the breeds that carry national pride – like the Dachshund and the German Shepherd who are right up there at the top of the list of favorites. Take for instance the dog we in America affectionately call the Doxie – the little fellow with the long body, the ridiculously stubby legs, the amazing flapping ears, the swaying backside and the outsized personality.  The Dachshu ..read more