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Since its founding in 1907, Marin Humane has been a leading voice when it comes to advocating for animals. It’s something ingrained in our DNA. We keep our finger on the pulse of important issues, collaborate with other advocates, lend our voice when needed, and lobby for change.
Embrace compassionate choices this Thanksgiving
Several years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting a flock of rescued turkeys up close at a farmed animal sanctuary in New York state. If you’re familiar with the brown-feathered birds roaming Marin’s open spaces, you might be surprised to learn that [...]
Don’t let animals get spooked this Halloween
As the countdown to Halloween begins, I’ve been stocking up on candy and dusting off the spooky décor to ready my house and yard for a night of trick-or-treating. My young daughter loves the decorations — and, let’s be honest, the sugar high [...]
Take Action! Urge your State Senator to support AB 1399 today.
With special thanks to our friends at San Diego Humane Society! A lifesaving bill that will allow veterinary telehealth in California needs your help! Ask your state senator to support AB 1399 today. Currently, by law, veterinarians can only give medical advice after seeing [...]
Be bear aware. But don’t panic!
Recently, a juvenile black bear has made a few appearances close to homes in Marin. Not surprisingly, this caused quite a stir but our friends at WildCare remind us that black bears are shy and absolutely prefer to avoid people. While awareness is important - it's just [...]
The Dark Side of Horse Racing
“Sadly, the stench of death overwhelmed the Kentucky Derby and its magnificent athletes on Saturday. Five horses perished in the past week at Churchill Downs. … Then, on the Derby undercard, two more died. Seven horses gone.” So begins a May 6 Associated [...]
Six animal-friendly alternatives to eggs
This article was originally published in the Marin Independent Journal. Recently, the San Francisco Chronicle published an article on the availability of eggs in Bay Area grocery stores. The pun-laden piece interviewed customers and shared some of their theories as to why the [...]
