Lisa Bloch

3 weeks ago | marinij.com | Lisa Bloch

Marin is absolutely bursting with new life right now: flowers blooming, birds singing, bees and butterflies appearing, and, of course, wildlife babies being born. During spring, Marin plays host to a variety of baby wildlife — from fawns to ducklings to baby squirrels to opossum babies riding in their mom’s pouch. This means the phone lines at Marin Humane and WildCare stay busy with calls from worried residents.

1 month ago | marinij.com | Lisa Bloch

Next week is an exciting one for Marin Humane — it’s National Volunteer Week. This special week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle some of the greatest challenges facing communities. Volunteers are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations, including Marin Humane.

1 month ago | marinij.com | Lisa Bloch

Most people in Marin don’t realize that when they call for help from “animal control,” that help comes in the form of one (or more) of the highly skilled and dedicated animal services officers at Marin Humane. Next week is National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, so we think it’s the perfect time to honor these amazing, hardworking heroes. The county doesn’t have its own animal control department.

1 month ago | marinij.com | Lisa Bloch

Recently, two Novato residents were surprised to find two great horned owlets on the ground by a large tree in their backyard. The babies had been sitting in the same spot alone for more than a day; and sadly, the day before, they had found the remains of an adult owl on their driveway. They feared these babies had fallen from a nest with no parents to go back to. Fortunately, they called WildCare, and the Marin wildlife nonprofit in turn asked Marin Humane to help bring these owlets to safety.

1 month ago | mercurynews.com | Lisa Bloch

“Though never a substitute for veterinary treatment, properly applied first aid can minimize a pet’s trauma and even save their life until you are able to transport them to a veterinarian,” says Marin Humane Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Belinda Evans. Proceed with cautionJust like in the safety demonstration on an airplane when they tell you to put the oxygen mask on yourself before helping your kids, it’s critical you ensure your safety first when trying to help an injured or sick animal.