Your pot of gold is waiting for you! From March 11 - 22, try your luck with a golden scratch-off ticket to reveal 25%, 50%, or 75% off adoption fees for pets at the shelter. Pets in foster: 50% off.
Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, donation fund activity, and other agency statistics for January 2026.
MCAS Resumes Full Operations for Adoptions and Found Animal Intake
Feb. 23, 2026
MCAS is now fully open for adoptions and found animal intake. Please call 503-988-7387 to schedule an intake appointment if you have a found animal to bring to the shelter.
Dog Adoptions Now Open - Intakes for Dogs Remain on Hold
Feb. 19, 2026
The shelter is open for dog adoptions, while intake for new dogs is still closed. There have been no additional deaths or new cases of Streptococcus zooepidemicus (SZ) in the adoption kennels.
Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, donation fund activity, and other agency statistics for December 2025.
Your medications help you stay healthy, but they can be very dangerous for your pets. Use these simple, free tips and resources from Multnomah County Health Department to keep your pets safe.
Did you know that a few weeks in a home can completely transform a shelter dog’s future? We are looking for foster volunteers to give our pups a much-needed break from the kennels.
Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, donation fund activity, and other agency statistics for November 2025.
The holiday spirit has officially arrived, and our furry friends couldn't be happier! We’ve had some very special guests and incredible community support that we just have to share.
