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 manages the Marin Humane contract with the County and cities/towns. Marin Humane is the actual care/control provider.
Service area: 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. Area details & sources
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.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 26, 2026
Marin General Services Authority · Marin — official animal services information (opens in a new tab)
Official animal services page or explicitly named animal contact
Animal Care and Control Services
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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.
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.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 26, 2026
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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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.
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 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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