Tails of Marin : The inability to find pet-friendly rental housing is a leading reason why animals are relinquished to shelters. At Marin Humane, it's the most common reason given when someone surrenders a pet to us. In this week's Tails of Marin, " Programs help renters and pets stay together ," our Advocacy Committee has worked hard to help keep renters and their pets together by creating tools so people don't have to choose between housing and their pets.