Other Services:

If your pet has died:

  • You may bring cats or dogs to MCAS for cremation and disposal. The fee is $15.
  • If you’d prefer other pet memorial services (cremation, urns, burials), Oregon Humane Society and Dignified Pet Services offer a range of services. 
  • You may check with your city’s zoning officials to determine if you may legally bury your pet on your property.
  • METRO offers a disposal service. Animals must be triple-bagged in plastic and brought to either the METRO South Transfer Station at 2001 Washington St, Oregon City  OR the METRO Central Transfer Station at 6161 NW 61st, Portland. Please contact them for additional informational.
  • Please do NOT put dead animals into your regular garbage bins or compost. Generally, companies that handle neighborhood waste disposal don't allow this, but you can check with your waste disposal company for specific information.
  • Dead livestock may be processed through a local rendering company.

If you require at-home euthanasia for your pet:

  • At Home Vet- Dr. Mesher: 503-281-1631
  • Vet to Pet- Dr. Ghang: 503-757-6124
  • Fetch and Heal- Dr. Carroll: 503-799-1665
  • Peaceful Passings- Dr. Healey: 503-539-9144
  • Lovings Hands, LLC- Dr Rotman: 503-489-8421

If you find a dead stray animal or wildlife on public property:

  • Call MCAS at (503) 988-7387 during regular phone hours to file a report. MCAS officers will remove dead stray animals and dead wildlife on public property (except freeways). Our goal is to respond within 72 working hours of the call being received by our staff.
  • Dead stray animals and wildlife on freeways are removed by ODOT. If the animal presents an immediate hazard, please see the ODOT info for road hazards. (ODOT only responds to dead animals on freeways, not local roads.)

If you find a dead stray animal or wildlife on private property:

  • If you have found a dead stray pet or wildlife on private property, you may call MCAS to have an officer pick it up. Please move the animal to the street or curb before calling.
  • Smaller dead wildlife may be brought to MCAS for disposal. For disposal of large mammals (such as elk or cougars) please call MCAS during regular call center hours.
  • METRO offers a carcass disposal service. Animals must be triple-bagged in plastic and brought to either the METRO South Transfer Station at 2001 Washington St, Oregon City  OR the METRO Central Transfer Station at 6161 NW 61st, Portland. Please contact them for size limitations and additional informational.
  • Do NOT place dead animals into your regular garbage bins or compost. Generally, this is not allowed but you may contact your waste management company for specific information.

If you find a dead bird: