Petaluma has appointed Marin Humane as the interim operator of its city animal shelter, following the sudden termination of North Bay Animal Services.
The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the transition begins April 1st after the City Council unanimously moved to cut ties with the previous provider amid reports of “deplorable conditions” at their Lake County facility.
Marin Humane will manage the Hopper Street shelter through the summer while the city searches for a permanent long-term partner. Local officials emphasize that Petaluma’s animals are currently safe and healthy, with no immediate service disruptions expected during the handoff.
The move comes as several other Sonoma County cities also reconsider their contracts with the embattled nonprofit.
