Sadly, a typical motive animals find yourself in a shelter is as a result of their guardian died or turned incapacitated and didn’t have a plan for rehoming their beloved pet. When such an animal arrives at Marin Humane, typically there's little details about that pet. Within the absence of medical and behavioral histories, understanding whether or not the pet has lived with different animals and understanding what sort of dwelling will likely be finest, evaluations and placement can take some time. Having so little to go on could make the duty of discovering the precise new dwelling a prolonged course of.
Some folks do make preparations prematurely to entrust their pet to a detailed buddy or relative and create a pet belief to supply future monetary help. Sadly, incurring lawyer charges to ascertain a pet belief and figuring out a accountable pet guardian usually are not potential for everybody.
As Marin’s open-door shelter, Marin Humane accepts any Marin County animal surrendered to us, however our revolutionary Guardians Program provides the chance to plan on your treasured pet’s compassionate care and easy transition to a brand new dwelling, ought to one thing occur that forestalls you from doing so. And as new pets be part of the family, they, too, will be enrolled. This profit is accessible to our Legacy Society individuals who make an annual donation in any quantity. Many pet guardians have shared that this frees them from fear, understanding a well-thought-out rehoming plan is in place.
Offering Marin Humane with present pet data means adoption counselors will likely be aware of a pet’s medical and behavioral background, in addition to the endearing idiosyncrasies and preferences that make them uniquely lovable. With this data, our employees can fast-track these pets, making them accessible for adoption extra shortly by avoiding the everyday holding interval for a number of evaluations. Our objective is to discover a dwelling that’s as steady and loving because the one they shared with you. And when requested, Marin Humane’s skilled matchmakers will do their utmost to rehome bonded pets collectively, even when it requires further time.
Sausalito resident Christina Fisher enrolled in this system as a result of her family members stay overseas.
“I don’t wish to depend on pals to tackle the burden of caring for my cat, ought to that ever be essential,” she says. “It means loads to me and offers me peace of thoughts that my cat, Andy, will likely be taken care of after I'm gone.”
The Guardians Program is open to all kinds of home pets, together with canines, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and extra. Sadly, feral cats, even those who have lived inside a house, can't be accommodated. Right now, 68 people, 34 canines and 89 cats take part in this system.
Pets are actually beloved relations that present unconditional love and companionship, and ask little in return. Offering for his or her well-being within the occasion we’re not capable of look after them is the least we are able to do.
For details about Marin Humane’s Legacy Society or Guardians Program, contact me at 415-506-6233 or at nzimmerman@marinhumane.org, or go to marinhumane.planmylegacy.org/guardians-program.
Nan Zimmerman is legacy and grant program supervisor for Marin Humane, which contributes Tails of Marin articles and welcomes animal-related questions and tales in regards to the folks and animals in our neighborhood. Go to marinhumane.org, or discover us on social media @marinhumane.