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MHS 2nd Annual Birthday Bash

September: Bay Area Pet Fair & Adoptathon

September: Cat-A-Thon at MHS

Monthly Vaccination and Microchip Clinic

Monthly Adoption Outposts

Donate your used books to MHS

Book sale to benefit MHS shelter animals

August: Feline Spay/Neuter Clinics

October: Whiskers and Wine 


Join us for our 2nd Annual
MHS Birthday Bash

Celebrating All Animals

MHS Birthday Bash

Saturday, September 27

Join master of ceremonies Celeste Perry of 106.9 KFRC's Dave & Celeste Morning Show for a fun-filled day of celebration at the Marin Humane Society! This great event begins with a dog walk around Bel Marin Keys to benefit the MHS shelter animals, followed by festivities for families, friends and canine companions of all ages.

  • Dog Walk to benefit the shelter animals!
  • Kid's Zone with jumpy jump & games
  • Agility demonstrations
  • Contests: Best Trick, Largest/Smallest Dog
  • Professional pet photographer & caricaturist
  • Dog Wash
  • Delicious local food & drink
  • Rescue groups
  • Free entry!

Download the registration form

Download the pledge form


DOG WALK registration starts at 9 am followed by the Birthday Bash at 10:30. For additional information about the Birthday Bash and to learn how you can participate in the Dog Walk, call (415) 506-6208.

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Bay Area Pet Fair & Adoptathon

At the Marin Center in San Rafael

Bay Area Pet Fair & Adoptathon

Bring friends, the kids AND the dog to the largest celebration of pets in the Bay Area! Meet adoptable animals from dozens of regional adoption and rescue organizations (including MHS). This two-day event will feature performance demos, expert talks, contests, a kids pavilion, and more than 100 vendor booths with products and services for your companion animals.

Cost: Adults $7; Kids 6-12 & seniors (55+) $5, Kids 5 & under free. Family Pack: Two adults/two children for $20.

Visit BayAreaPetFair.com for more info - and to download a coupon for $1 off entry fee!

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Felines for $49
at the Marin Humane Society


Friday, September 5 - Sunday, September 7

Adopt an adult cat from the Marin Humane Society Friday, September 5 – Sunday, September 7 for only $49.

With savings of more than $100 off the regular adoption fee, you’ll have plenty of extra spending money for kitty supplies!

The $49 adoption fee includes:

  • Behavior and medical evaluation
  • Pre-adoption medical treatments as needed
  • Deworming, FELV/FIV test, flea/tick preventative and vaccinations
  • Microchipping
  • Travel carrier
  • FREE post adoption behavior consultation

Help us find new homes for our adult cats one year and older. We hope this limited time special adoption fee will be just the incentive needed to add a new feline friend to your family.

Don’t forget to visit the Bay Area Pet Fair at the Marin Civic Center September 6 & 7 – stop by the Marin Humane Society on your way there!

Monthly Vaccination & Microchip Clinic

Monthly Vaccination & Microchip Clinic

Dog and cat vaccinations are $5 each and microchipping is $20 for dogs and $10 for cats (microchips are free for cats with paid vaccinations). Unless otherwise noted, clinics are held the second Sunday of each month at The Marin Humane Society from 10 am to Noon.

Dogs must be on leash and cats in carriers.

2008 dates:
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14

For more information, call the MHS Clinic at (415) 506-6262.

Look for Love in All the Right Places

Come to The Marin Humane Society's
Adoption Outposts

The Marin Humane Society's Adoption Outposts

The Marin Humane Society brings adorable adoptables to your community!

Meet wonderful animals who are available for adoption and chat with MHS staff about animals, behavior and training, or any shelter topic.

For information about our available adoption animals, go to the Adoptions Web page or call (415) 506-6225.

Please note that rain or severe cold cancels Outpost events.

Saturday, September 6
Downtown Mill Valley, 12pm - 3pm

Wednesday, September 10
Corte Madera Town Center, 12pm - 3pm

Saturday, September 20
The Village at Corte Madera, 12pm - 3pm

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Donate your used books to MHS

Help animals in need

Donate your used books

By participating in books sales throughout the year, the Marin Humane Society is able to turn your used books into much needed resources for the shelter animals. Please donate your books, DVDs, CDs and books on tape (in good condition and less than 10 years old), and make a difference in the life of an animal in need.

Please call (415) 506-6232 for more information, or simply bring your donations to the shelter.

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Book sale to benefit MHS shelter animals

Donate your used books

Peruse through hundreds of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and books on tape and you’re guaranteed to come across a great find – for as little as $1! Journey’s greatest hits? A Danielle Steel novel? Old X Files episodes? You never know what treasures you’ll find at the Marin Humane Society Cat Fund’s Book Sales. Best of all, your purchases help raise money for the shelter animals at MHS!

Books are regular price the first two days and on the third day, you can fill a bag for $10! We have a lot of great books in all categories. Paperbacks/Soft covers are $2, hardbacks are $3 and children's books $1. 

Book sales will be in the Education Room at the Humane Society, three days, 10am to 4pm.

November 20, 21 & 22, 2008
February 27, 28 & March 1, 2009
May 1, 2 & 3, 2009

Call (415) 506-6232 for more information.