In order to volunteer, Paula Y. overcame sad memories of her childhood cat that she didn’t get back from the pound.
Fostering can be a family and community affair, as in the case of Laverne the kitten. A young neighbor visited regularly to socialize Laverne, and made a picture as a gift for her adopter, Carolyn.
Jim and his partner adopted Beegee a year ago. They'd been searching shelter websites for small dogs, and when Beegee appeared, they immediately visited and adopted the best small dog ever.
Extreme temperatures can be harmful to both people and their animals. Prepare for cold weather with the following guidelines and resources.
Monica D. has volunteered at Multnomah County Animal Services since 2015, and focuses on finding the right adoption matches for visitors to the shelter.
