Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report
Summary
The 2026 Fiscal Year Annual Report (July 2025 - June 2026) provides outcomes and program statistics for Animal Services. The report includes return to owner (RTO) rates for found animals, average length of stay (LOS), in addition to live-release-rates over the course of this time period. These are key industry measures for the effectiveness of shelter operations to reunite or find placements for animals.
Animal Intake
MCAS accepted stray dogs, sick, injured or at-risk adult cats and kittens from the public. Officers also picked up stray or lost animals. Owner-surrendered animals were accepted on a case by case basis, depending on urgent circumstances; adoption returns are also included in the total. Other intakes represent animals placed into protective custody by Animal Services officers, or other Field-Services circumstances.
|
Intake Type |
Dog |
Puppy |
Cat |
Kitten |
Other |
Total |
|
Stray or at large |
2,416 |
222 |
1,122 |
1,216 |
359 |
5,335 |
|
Owner Surrenders |
504 |
40 |
238 |
129 |
33 |
944 |
|
All Other Intakes |
123 |
16 |
55 |
47 |
28 |
269 |
|
Total Live Intake |
3,043 |
278 |
1,415 |
1,392 |
420 |
6,548 |
Domestic Animal Intake Comparisons - FY 2016 to FY 2026
In FY 2026, intake numbers across all animal categories saw a decrease from the previous year. Dog and puppy intakes dropped to 3,321; despite this decline, it remains one of the highest intake totals recorded since 2011, second only to FY 2025. Cat and kitten intakes also fell, dropping from 3,260 in FY 2025 down to 2,807. Similarly, intakes for other domestic animals saw a slight reduction, moving from 454 in FY 2025 to 420 in FY 2026.
Dog & Cat Live Outcomes Comparison - FY 1982 to FY 2026
In FY 2026, combined live outcomes for dogs and cats—including puppies and kittens—reached 5,451 animals. While this represents a decrease in volume from the record high of 6,091 set in FY 2025, it still marks the second-highest total in the agency's history. Detailed live release rates and related outcome metrics can be found on page 5.
Veterinary Care Provided
Animal Health and Animal Care staff provided a wide range of veterinary services to animals in care. They provided vaccines, including rabies, DA2PP and Bordetella for dogs and puppies, and FVRCP for cats and kittens. They provided health exams and consultations, including routine exams, wound checks, pre-surgery checkups, behavior assessments, and reviewing test results or diagnoses with foster volunteers.
|
Veterinary Service |
Cats |
Kittens |
Dogs |
Puppies |
Other |
Total |
|
Health Exams & Consults |
3,073 |
3,318 |
5,794 |
536 |
2,586 |
13,471 |
|
Spay & Neuter Surgeries |
609 |
519 |
606 |
102 |
59 |
1,895 |
|
Medications Administered |
713 |
1,054 |
681 |
56 |
32 |
2,536 |
|
Tests & Diagnostics |
94 |
91 |
17 |
18 |
10 |
230 |
|
Vaccinations |
1,672 |
2,263 |
4,682 |
809 |
122 |
9,548 |
|
Other Vet Treatments |
2,016 |
5,655 |
4,769 |
1,064 |
172 |
13,676 |
|
Total Services |
8,177 |
12,900 |
16,549 |
2,585 |
2,981 |
41,356 |
Percentage of adopted animals that are spayed or neutered
With an investment in additional Animal Health staff positions, MCAS increased its capacity to provide Spay & Neuter surgeries in-house. By the 4th quarter of FY 2026, 99% of adopted animals were spayed or neutered, or previously altered. Animal Health staff continue to follow-up and schedule surgery for remaining unaltered animals.
|
Quarter |
Cats |
Dogs |
Kittens |
Puppies |
Rabbits |
|
FY26-Q1 |
88% |
60% |
55% |
58% |
50% |
|
FY26-Q2 |
93% |
68% |
72% |
75% |
50% |
|
FY26-Q3 |
98% |
86% |
87% |
83% |
100% |
|
FY26-Q4 |
99% |
99% |
99% |
96% |
86% |
Fostered Animals
The foster program provides specialty care for puppies, kittens, animals recovering from medical conditions or treatments, and respite for animals who are stressed in the shelter environment. Fostering animals also helps us learn more about shelter animals - most of whom arrive as found animals with no known history about their behaviors and preferences- some of which are only apparent outside of the shelter in a home environment. The majority of animals in foster care were kittens, dogs, cats, other domestic animals, and puppies. The MCAS foster program maintained a high capacity for adult dogs and puppies in FY 2026. Thank you to 470 foster volunteers for your lifesaving service.
|
Animal type |
Entered care |
Previously in care |
Total in foster care |
Returned from care |
|
Cats |
174 |
12 |
186 |
172 |
|
Kittens |
583 |
64 |
647 |
596 |
|
Dogs |
254 |
14 |
268 |
264 |
|
Puppies |
77 |
5 |
82 |
82 |
|
Other |
96 |
0 |
96 |
96 |
|
Total |
1,184 |
95 |
1,279 |
1,210 |
Animal Outcomes
|
Length of Stay (LOS) |
Dog |
Puppy |
Cat |
Kitten |
Overall |
|
Average Days |
14 |
7 |
17 |
20 |
15 |
|
Return to Owner (RTO)* |
Dog |
Puppy |
Cat |
Kitten |
Other |
Total |
|
Stray (No ID) |
43% |
20% |
8% |
0% |
4% |
20% |
|
Stray (With ID) |
67% |
49% |
31% |
21% |
39% |
53% |
|
Average RTO Rate |
52% |
25% |
16% |
1% |
15% |
29% |
*RTO is calculated only for reclaimed animals with a stray intake circumstance.
Live Release Rate (Live Outcomes / Total Outcomes)
|
Dog |
Puppy |
Cat |
Kitten |
Other |
Domestic Total* |
|
90% |
99% |
85% |
86% |
90% |
89% |
Outcome Descriptions
2,765 or 42.1% of domestic animals were adopted.
1,696 or 25.8% of domestic animals were reclaimed by their owners. The majority of animals represented in these outcomes were dogs with a license and/or microchip for owner-contact.
1,312 or 20% of domestic animals were transferred to another agency.
682 or 10.4% of domestic animals were humanely euthanized, including cases of injured or sick cats and kittens, and other animals at the recommendation of a veterinarian, or for behavioral issues which would make an animal unsafe to place back into the community. There is decreased intake volume for cats, and an increased percentage of veterinary-recommended euthanasia for adult cats due to limited intake for sick, injured, or at-risk felines.
42 or 0.6% of domestic animals were returned to field at the location where they were found. 62 or 0.9% of animals died in care. 11 or 0.2% of animals were lost in care.
|
Outcome Type |
Dog |
Puppy |
Cat |
Kitten |
Other |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adopted |
1,137 |
103 |
674 |
744 |
107 |
2,765 |
|
Reclaimed / returned to owner |
1,375 |
61 |
190 |
15 |
55 |
1,696 |
|
Transferred to another agency |
282 |
109 |
301 |
419 |
201 |
1,312 |
|
Euthanized |
291 |
2 |
207 |
157 |
25 |
682 |
|
Return to field |
0 |
0 |
40 |
1 |
1 |
42 |
|
Unassisted death |
4 |
0 |
7 |
34 |
17 |
62 |
|
Other outcomes |
2 |
0 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
11 |
|
Total |
3,091 |
275 |
1,425 |
1,373 |
406 |
6,570 |
Transfers
MCAS transferred 1,312 or 20% of domestic shelter animals to other regional shelters and rescues. Some instances of injured wildlife were also transferred to agencies and rescues.
Thank you to our community partners for your lifesaving work in FY 2026.
- Oregon Humane
- Cat Adoption Team
- Stumptown Strays
- Hiss & Hers Herp Hobbies
- Bird Alliance of Oregon
- I Pawed It Forward
- Harmony New Beginnings Animal Rescue
- Evergreen Pet Supply
- One Tail At A Time Dog Rescue, LLC
- Oregon Humane Salem Campus
- Silver Linings Rescue Ranch Dog Rescue
- Bulldog Haven NW
- The Wet Spot Tropical Fish
- Oregon Small Animal Resources Rescue
- Rose City Rabbit Rescue
- Lavender Haven Sanctuary and Rescue
- Humane Society Of Southwest Washington
- Caye's Aquarium
- Animal Aid, Inc
- NW Animal Companions
- Angels For Sara Sanctuary
- Washington Department of Corrections
- Senior Dog Rescue Of Oregon
- Project Pooch
- Pacific Pug Rescue
- Hope's Haven
- Willamette Valley Ferret Shelter
- West Columbia Gorge Humane Society
- Street Savvy Dog Rescue
- Street Dog Hero
- Second Chance Companions
- Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue
- Oregon Dachshund Rescue
- House Of Dreams
- Lancaster Four Dog Rescue
- Furfriends Animal Rescue Inc
- Wildwood Farm Sanctuary
- Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League
- Second Chance Cocker Rescue Rescue
- Safe Haven Humane Society
- Sadie's Safe House Chihuahua Rescue
- Ruff Life Rescue
- Rabbit Advocates
- PDX Bomb Dogs Rescue
- Pawsitively Saved Rescue
- Paws For Life Rescue
- Oregon Weimaraner Rescue
- Oregon Dog Rescue
- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Oregon Boston Terrier Rescue
- NW Snowdog Rescue
- Jack Russell Rescue Owii
- Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation
- Indigo Rescue
- Herding Dog Rescue of Central Oregon
- Good Dog Retirement Home Rescue
- Fremont Vet
- Exotic Bird Rescue of Oregon
- DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
- Columbia Humane Society
- Cats Meow Cat Rescue
- Cat Utopia Rescue
- Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary
- Cascade Beagle Rescue
- American Beauceron Club Rescue
Volunteers
Volunteers support the pets of our community in many different ways. A network of foster volunteers provides vital support to kittens, puppies, and other at-risk shelter animals. Volunteers walk and socialize dogs throughout the day, and support adoption meet & greets. They socialize cats and small animals. They help clean and add material enrichment to enclosures. They support the constant demand for clean laundry and dishes. They support office staff and special events, and so much more.
Thank you volunteers for your service to the pets and people of our community!
|
Volunteer Roles |
Hours |
Volunteers |
FTE** |
|
Adoption |
4,011 |
19 |
1.92 |
|
Animal Health |
778 |
25 |
0.37 |
|
Cattery |
2,379 |
61 |
1.14 |
|
Cleaning |
3,211 |
195 |
1.54 |
|
Dogs |
6,618 |
202 |
3.17 |
|
Enrichment |
503 |
73 |
0.24 |
|
Events |
269 |
13 |
0.13 |
|
Foster |
63,105 |
470 |
30.22 |
|
Kitten Clinic |
307 |
27 |
0.15 |
|
Office |
354 |
2 |
0.17 |
|
Other |
197 |
7 |
0.09 |
|
PetSmart |
24 |
5 |
0.01 |
|
Photography |
3 |
1 |
0.00 |
|
Transport |
183 |
7 |
0.09 |
|
Total |
81,942 |
690 |
39.24 |
*Unique volunteers - many volunteers serve in multiple roles.
**FTE is the estimated equivalent number of full-time employees.
Online Resources
Many services provided by MCAS are accessible online, at multcopets.org. Members of the public can search for adoptable or lost / found pets, license their pets, and learn about other resources and news. In FY 2026, advertising campaigns promoting adoption significantly increased online traffic to these page categories.
MCAS website pages are translated into four languages.
|
Page Categories |
Page Views |
|
Adoptable Pets |
2,548,943 |
|
Lost & Found Pets |
809,508 |
|
Home Page Visits |
333,615 |
|
Licensing Resources |
236,328 |
|
News & Updates |
94,535 |
|
Low-Cost Services |
36,255 |
|
Field Services |
37,574 |
|
Volunteering |
33,019 |
|
Other Pages |
388,678 |
|
Total |
4,518,455 |
Donation Accounts
Thank you to our donors for your support of animals in our care! Animal Services maintains donation funds restricted for specific purposes. Below is a summary for the fiscal year. More information about donation fund expense categories and program budgets can be reviewed on the Multnomah County Budget Office public dashboards, updated regularly. Represented financial data is current as of 9/3/2026.
|
Donation Fund |
Beginning Balance |
Revenue |
Expenses |
Ending Balance |
|
Animal Care Fund (Dolly's Fund) |
$686,522 |
$143,411 |
-$155,729 |
$674,204 |
|
Adoption & Outreach Fund |
$568,426 |
$61,693 |
-$431,721 |
$198,398 |
|
Shelter Dreams Capital Fund |
$45,754 |
$35,299 |
-$6 |
$81,047 |
|
Spay & Neuter Fund |
$41,379 |
$36,056 |
-$27 |
$77,408 |
|
Total |
$1,342,081 |
$276,459 |
-$587,483 |
$1,031,057 |
Field Services
Field Services officers responded to 7,454 urgent needs of community members and their pets, investigated cases of potential cruelty or neglect, loose-aggressive animals, bites, and picked up stray, injured, abandoned, potentially dangerous, or deceased animals, including wildlife. Officers also responded to non-urgent calls such as barking dogs, animal trespass, and other community issues.
|
Dispatch Category |
Count |
Percentage |
|
Welfare Check |
1275 |
17% |
|
Bite Investigation - Dog |
694 |
9% |
|
Loose Animal- Injured / Aggressive / In Danger |
617 |
8% |
|
Dead |
616 |
8% |
|
Loose Aggressive Follow-Up |
586 |
8% |
|
Confined Animal- Not Urgent |
582 |
8% |
|
Emergency Custody |
492 |
7% |
|
Loose Animal- Nuisance |
416 |
6% |
|
Transport To/from Shelter/vet |
405 |
5% |
|
Possibly Abandoned |
328 |
4% |
|
Confined Animal- Urgent |
301 |
4% |
|
Other |
1142 |
15% |
|
Total |
7454 |
100% |
Injured Wildlife
|
Injured wildlife pickups |
192 |
|
Transferred for Care or Returned to Field |
50 |
|
Euthanized or Died in Care |
141 |
|
In Care at End of Reporting Period |
1 |
Pet Licensing
MCAS issued 29,713 total new or renewed licenses in FY 2026.
|
Type |
Cats |
Dogs |
Total |
|
Licenses Issued |
11,110 |
18,603 |
29,713 |
|
Licenses Active* |
32,000 |
55,395 |
87,395 |
|
Estimated Population** |
205,264 |
238,426 |
443,690 |
|
Estimated Compliance |
16% |
23% |
20% |
*Licenses active at any time of FY 2026.
**Population estimated using AVMA Sourcebook statistics and number of Multnomah County households.
