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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.

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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

MGSA contract and actual Marin Humane provider

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)

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