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Being a voice for the voiceless.
Marin Humane has advocated for all animals since it was founded in 1907. Our position and policy statements guide all of our work, from opposing the use of rodenticides to promoting coexistence with wildlife, opposing slaughter in Marin, and working to end the use of exotic animals for entertainment.
The Marin Humane Advocacy Committee is composed of nationally known and connected animal advocates who use education, legislation, and persuasion to create a humane world for every animal.
We currently focus on:
- Unscrupulous online sales of pets bred for retail sale
- Ending the use of exotic animals in entertainment
Read our Advocacy Blog to stay informed on current animal advocacy issues!
Marin Humane has played a leading or major role in virtually all of California’s animal welfare wins in recent decades, including:
- Banning trophy hunting of mountain lions (Prop 117, 1990)
- Banning traps & poisons on wildlife (Prop 4, 1998)
- Developing the first county-funded non-lethal predator program (2000)
- Establishing local regulations for all animal business entities
- Developing stronger state animal neglect and cruelty statutes
- Supporting California’s Bullhook Ban
- Training humane officers all over the U.S. to spot cruel animal exhibits
- Helped ban sale of foie gras in CA, fought legal challenges to that ban
Service animals, emotional support animals, and your business
There’s a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a Service Animal and an Emotional Support Animal, which are two different categories of animals that help people. A Service Animal is an accommodation for a disability, not a [...]
Issues with ‘no-kill’ shelters show how focus needs to change
With several large-scale cases in California of alleged cruelty by animal rescues in the spotlight, including the most recent accusations of Miranda’s Rescue in Humboldt County with ties to some Bay Area shelters, it’s time to talk about a major [...]
Fireworks are no fun for animals
Ugh, it’s that time of year again. People are already setting off fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, even in Marin where they’re illegal. Don’t get me wrong, fireworks can be visually amazing but what’s not so amazing [...]
Help keep baby birds safe
Spring is approaching in Marin, as evidenced by the sights and smells of beautiful flowers and by the melodic chirping of the many species of birds native to our area. It’s baby season for many animals, including birds, so it’s [...]
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, [...]
Living with Coyotes
Coyotes are monogamous. They breed just once a year from February to May and their gestation period is 63 days. Litters usually average anywhere from three to seven pups. These pups are born underground in a den that the female [...]
