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.

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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 admissions — county/cities provider referral (opens in a new tab)

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.

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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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