Marin General Services Authority — animal care referral
MGSA manages the Marin Humane contract with the County and cities/towns. Marin Humane is the actual care/control provider.
MGSA names Marin Humane as the county/cities contract provider. Marin Humane publishes DocuPet, mail and shelter-counter licensing instructions. It is a nonprofit provider, not a county-owned department; bring the required rabies and applicable altered-status documents.
- Availability · Existing immutable MGSA evidence naming the contracted operator; no legal government identity created for the nonprofit
- Marin Humane (MH) operates a county-wide animal care and control services program through a contract and partnership with the County and the cities and towns of Marin. The MGSA manages the MH contract in partnership with the County. Animal Services was added as a program for MGSA in 2015 and has included facilitating contract negotiations with MH, annual budget development, and resolution of various animal related issues with stakeholders.
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Marin General Services Authority · Marin — official animal services information (opens in a new tab)
Marin — official animal services information — marin contract
Marin Humane (MH) operates a county-wide animal care and control services program through a contract and partnership with the County and the cities and towns of Marin. The MGSA manages the MH contract in partnership with the County. Animal Services was added as a program for MGSA in 2015 and has included facilitating contract negotiations with MH, annual budget development, and resolution of various animal related issues with stakeholders.
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- Information & documents · Marin Humane actual county/cities contract-provider licensing; keep MGSA’s governance role separate
- Marin Humane handles Marin licensing through DocuPet, mail or its shelter counter. Bring rabies proof and applicable spay/neuter documentation.
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Marin Humane — MGSA county/cities contract provider · Dog licensing (opens in a new tab)
Dog licensing — license marin
Marin Humane is the dog licensing agency for Marin County, and we’ve partnered with DocuPet to bring you a better licensing experience! When you register your dog in Marin County, you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. You’ll have the option to select a standard license tag at no additional charge, or upgrade to a colorful designer tag for an additional fee. We can also help you: By mail: Send a completed license application to: Marin Humane, Attn: Licensing, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949 In person: Come to the shelter during business hours. Be sure to bring your dog’s rabies certificate, and if applicable the spay/neuter documentation. If you have questions about licensing or need help with your transaction, please contact licensing support at 1-877-239-6072 or email info@docupet.com In addition to Marin Humane’s role as non-profit animal shelter, we’re responsible for the enforcement of county and municipal animal services ordinances (including licensing) through a Joint Powers Agreement contract with the County of Marin. A dog license is required by law for all dogs over the age of four months who live in Marin County.
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Marin Humane — MGSA county/cities contract provider · Dog licensing (opens in a new tab)
Dog licensing — license marin
Marin Humane is the dog licensing agency for Marin County, and we’ve partnered with DocuPet to bring you a better licensing experience! When you register your dog in Marin County, you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. You’ll have the option to select a standard license tag at no additional charge, or upgrade to a colorful designer tag for an additional fee. We can also help you: By mail: Send a completed license application to: Marin Humane, Attn: Licensing, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949 In person: Come to the shelter during business hours. Be sure to bring your dog’s rabies certificate, and if applicable the spay/neuter documentation. If you have questions about licensing or need help with your transaction, please contact licensing support at 1-877-239-6072 or email info@docupet.com In addition to Marin Humane’s role as non-profit animal shelter, we’re responsible for the enforcement of county and municipal animal services ordinances (including licensing) through a Joint Powers Agreement contract with the County of Marin. A dog license is required by law for all dogs over the age of four months who live in Marin County.
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