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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
How to keep horses safe during an emergency
Originally published in the Marin Independent Journal For the past seven years, I’ve had the distinct privilege of riding all over Marin’s trails with an energetic quarter horse named Jimeny. Whether we’re exploring the magic of Point Reyes, the beauty [...]
Advocate for puppies: AB 519
California is very close to passing an important bill that will ban puppy brokers - who dupe people looking for puppies and get animals from cruel puppy mills - but we need your help! Please consider emailing your State Senator [...]
Advocating for California’s Animals
Recently, staff and volunteers from Marin Humane proudly represented our county at the state capitol for Animal Advocacy Day. This annual event brings animal advocates from across the state to Sacramento for a day of meetings with legislators to advocate [...]
When it comes to animals, words matter
I’ve always been fascinated by language and the power of words. As Marin Humane’s director of marketing and communications, language, and, specifically, words, are key to my work. Words allow us to inform, influence, and inspire others — and vice [...]
How to report animal cruelty and neglect
The thought of someone abusing or neglecting an animal is tough to imagine — heartbreaking, actually. But the fact is, animal abuse and neglect does happen, even in a community as animal-loving as Marin. The four major types of animal [...]
Think twice before booking an ‘animal encounter’
A moose photographed at Grand Teton National Park in 2023 — from a safe distance. Encountering wildlife in their natural habitats can be awe-inspiring and may contribute to urgently needed conservation efforts. Tourism dollars can fund animal sanctuaries, [...]
