
Established by Carl and Mary Ellen Dolphin in 1941 as a private ambulance service and medical equipment rental service, Dolphin Rents started its humble start in Pasadena, California. Dolphin Rents transported patients to and from local hospitals and nursing homes, and provided those in need of sickroom provides rentals on a long or short term basis. The firm then contracted with Los Angeles County to supply for the emergent medical transportation requirements of residents in unincorporated areas.