"Even the nicest animal shelter isn't the ideal place for a pet. With its new sounds and smells, other animals and human strangers, it can be a bit scary and unsettling. It can be especially hard for our newly arrived furry and feathered friends because they don't understand how they ended up in this strange place. That's why the staff and volunteers at Marin Humane work so hard to try to make these guests as comfortable and happy as possible while they're in our care."
"It's important all animals receive as much socialization, exercise and, of course, love as possible. This keeps them engaged and healthy and reduces kennel stress, such as anxious behavior, lack of appetite and depression. Our dedicated animal care and behavior and training teams and their amazing volunteers take dogs out for daily walks and provide lots of socialization. Sometimes they'll simply sit with the dog, providing belly rubs and love."
Animal shelters introduce new sounds, smells, animals and people that can be scary and unsettling for pets. New arrivals may not understand how they ended up in the shelter and often require quiet, patient care. Staff and volunteers provide individualized approaches, giving shy animals time in quieter areas until they feel safe enough for medical and behavioral evaluations. Daily socialization, exercise and affection keep animals engaged, healthy and reduce kennel stress like anxiety, loss of appetite and depression. Dogs receive regular walks and attention, cats get play sessions and lap time, and rabbits enjoy a weekly Rabbit Romper Room to explore.
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