17+ hour, 15+ min ago  (454+ words) If you’re like me, you might find yourself wanting to say hi to almost every dog you see. That’s why it’s important to understand the role service dogs play and how to respect their important jobs. It’s also important to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (535+ words) Moxxy has had her fair share of adventures. When it all goes right, it feels like “poetry in motion,” Thomason said. “I have these little shoe tags that say, ‘We run as one,’ because that’s what it’s like when it…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (564+ words) Ugh, it’s that time of year again. People are already setting off fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, even in Marin, where they’re illegal. Don’t get me wrong, fireworks can be visually amazing, but what’s not so amazing…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (565+ words) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we believe emotional wellness belongs everywhere — from hospital break rooms to high school hallways. And sometimes, a friendly dog is exactly the right prescription. These special duos also visited stressed-out students during finals…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (508+ words) The Larkspur City Council has approved a pilot program that will allow off-leash dogs for six months at Niven Park. Residents submitted a petition with about 60 signatures in March that asked the city to adjust off-leash requirements and signage at…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (14+ words) Marin Independent Journal...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (442+ words) Most often, the first person I exchange a good morning greeting with when I arrive for work at Marin Humane’s campus is a smiling volunteer. Almost 800 dedicated people donate their time, energy, creativity and skills to ensure Marin Humane can…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (459+ words) Expect to see a lot of adorable dogs in Sausalito on April 25. That’s the day when the Downtown Sausalito Association will present its inaugural Dogs by the Bay event, a fun event geared toward humans and their furry friends. “Sausalito…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (432+ words) There are many things I love about working in animal welfare. One is the fact that it’s an evolving field. The more we learn about animals and the humans connected to them, the more our strategies and methods for helping…...

3+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (482+ words) Animal lovers from all over the Bay Area will converge in Novato on May 3 for Woofstock, a music festival that benefits Marin Humane, and many will have their leashed dogs in tow. Having your canine buddy accompany you to dog-friendly…...