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Impact and Outcomes
We see positive outcomes every day at Marin Humane and it’s philanthropic support that makes it all possible. These stories are just some examples of how donors like you make a lifesaving impact.
From Shelter to Home: Blue’s Journey to Adoption
Blue showed up at our doorstep one day last November when he was found right outside the offices of our Hopalong Foster Program in Oakland. His warmth and exuberance won the hearts of our staff instantly. We scanned him for a microchip, hoping to reunite him with a family who might be missing him. We found one, but it led nowhere — his previous owners couldn't be located. So, Blue's story with us began with no knowledge of where he'd come [...]
Estrella Found Somebunny to Love
Not every animal who comes to Marin Humane is found as a stray. Sometimes, animals are surrendered by their former owners due to a variety of reasons – perhaps a change in health, financial circumstances, or living situations. That was the case for Estrella, a sweet 4-year-old rabbit whose owner moved to a new home that did not allow pets. When she arrived at Marin Humane in January, Estrella quickly won the hearts of our staff and volunteers with her easygoing [...]
Janet Weiner: Championing Compassion for Animals Through Generosity
If philanthropy is the engine that drives Marin Humane, then Janet Weiner has provided the gasoline. Through her demonstrated generosity, Janet stands out as a dedicated supporter of animal welfare. Her substantial contributions have strengthened critical programs and services that transform the lives of the pets and people of Marin County. Janet is widely recognized as an accomplished businesswoman and published author. Over the years, Janet’s career included leadership roles in the corporate world—most prominently as co-owner, CFO, and COO of Rockstar Energy Drink, a company founded by her son, Russ. Her business [...]
Every King Deserves a Castle
King arrived at Marin Humane when his former owners had a change in living circumstances and could no longer take care of him. He was very attached to his family at the time, and the poor guy was so sad when he had to say “goodbye”. He was cared for in the home of a loving volunteer through our Hopalong Foster Program, where he settled in and lived happily for several months. Unfortunately, his foster family could not continue to care [...]
From Semi-Feral to Clicker-Trained: Orin’s Journey Home
Two-year-old Orin was hanging around a local ranger station for a month before he was trapped and brought to Marin Humane. He had been fighting with the cat who lived at the station and was thought to be semi-feral. After being stuck in a trap all night, Orin was extremely stressed when he arrived at the shelter and sank into the back wall of the cage when we peeked in at him. But after two days, he started meowing a small, [...]
A Gentle Giant’s Journey Home
Frank was originally transferred to Marin Humane in 2023 from an overcrowded shelter in the Central Valley. At only one year old, this adolescent German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix was already very large. Beyond his size, staff immediately identified Frank as a gentle giant due to his easygoing, friendly nature. After two months in our care, Frank found a home with a local family. Two years later, his family felt unable to give adequate time to Frank because of their busy work [...]
