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In California, 52 county departments, 5 public authorities and 1 city government publish 60 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (10), documents (3), appointments (2) and eligibility (1). 58 counties have a page for it below.

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Cities can operate their own shelters or contract with another provider. Check your address and the purpose of your visit.
Sheltering, field response and pet licensing can have different service areas. County browse associations do not establish eligibility.
Appointments, owner surrender, lost-pet reclaim, adoption and emergency dispatch are distinct services. Read the official provider’s current instructions.

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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.

Marin Humane admissions — county/cities provider referralOfficial instructions

MGSA’s existing county/cities evidence identifies Marin Humane as the actual provider. Marin Humane publishes open-admission policy for animals from Marin, with an appointment before surrender and no guaranteed adoption outcome. Residents outside Marin are directed to their local shelter; the nonprofit is not relabelled a county-owned department.

Existing immutable MGSA evidence establishes the actual county/cities contract provider; the nonprofit remains distinct from the public authority

MGSA manages the Marin Humane animal care/control contract with the county and cities/towns. Marin Humane publishes the admission conditions.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Marin Humane — MGSA county/cities contract provider · Marin Humane admissions and surrender conditions (opens in a new tab)

Marin Humane admissions and surrender conditions — marin admissions

Marin Humane Admissions We realize that sometimes rehoming your animal yourself is not an option. If you need to surrender your pet, please call us at 415.883.4621 to schedule an appointment. Policy and procedures Marin Humane is an open admission animal shelter for the county of Marin, meaning we accept all animals from Marin regardless of their behavior, health, or age. If you live outside of Marin County, please contact your local animal shelter. Although we cannot guarantee a new home for your companion animal, we consider each case individually. In cases of severe behavioral or medical issues, humane euthanasia may be the most appropriate option however we never euthanize based on the length of time an animal has been awaiting adoption or to make space. If you decide to surrender your companion animal, please understand you are surrendering all rights and responsibility of this animal to Marin Humane.

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