Shelter Zone
News From Bay Area Rescue & Advocacy Groups
This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
Sharing is Caring: Marin Humane Brings Relief to LA Shelters
Marin Humane and other Bay Area shelters helped free up space for animals displaced by the LA fires.
Gratitude in Action: Help After Hurricanes
We weren’t just helping with cleanup, pet food distributions, and animal care – we were helping the exhausted staff of the SPCA Tampa Bay focus on serving the community while we took care of tasks that would have otherwise fallen by the wayside.
Dog’s Choice: Exploring the Wide World of Enrichment
Enrichment goes well beyond food puzzles, and it’s different for every dog.
Gratitude, Guinea Fowl Style
You probably won’t find a lot of people using gratitude and guinea fowl in the same sentence.
Let’s Hear It for Furry Foster Volunteers! Why a Host Pet Can Make All the Difference
When a foster animal is around another stable animal in the home, it can often provide immediate relief.
Pet Safety Net: Marin Humane Finds New Ways to Keep Pets With Their People
For decades, animal shelters have operated primarily on a reactive basis. That is, we focused on pets after they came through our doors, not before.
Team Up for Pups! Marin Humane and Hopalong Animal Rescue Join Forces
For animal shelters, one of the biggest lessons to emerge from the pandemic is the importance of a strong foster home program.