January 2023 Monthly Report

View the January 2023 monthly report of animal intakes, outcomes, and other key metrics for Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS).


Summary

During January 2023, MCAS reopened for adoptions with the support of Multnomah County leadership, volunteers, Multnomah County Emergency Management, and our community of supporters. Adoptions and volunteer hours increased.


Animal Intake

MCAS accepted stray dogs, sick or injured 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. Other intakes commonly represent animals placed into protective custody by Animal Services officers.

Intake Type

Dog

Puppy

Cat

Kitten

Wildlife

Other

Total

Stray or at large

180

6

66

32

12

18

314

Owner Surrenders

37

0

9

1

0

1

48

All Other Intakes

8

0

7

0

2

2

19

Total Live Intake

225

6

82

33

14

21

381


Veterinary Care Provided

Animal Health and Animal Care staff provided a wide range of veterinary services to animals in care. 

To keep animals healthy, Animal Health staff, and partner veterinarians in the community administered 605 vaccinations, including rabies, DA2PP and Bordetella for dogs and puppies, and FVRCP for cats and kittens.

They provided 924 health exams and consultations, including routine exams, wound checks, pre-surgery checkups, behavior assessments, and reviewing test results or diagnoses with foster volunteers. Due to veterinary staff availability, spay and neuter surgeries for shelter animals were limited, and many adopters were issued vouchers to complete surgeries at contracted veterinary clinics.

Veterinary Service

Cats

Kittens

Dogs

Puppies

Other

Total

Health Exams & Consults

250

103

507

14

50

924

Spay & Neuter Surgeries

32

30

17

0

7

86

Medications Administered

1,332

258

3,419

2

49

5,060

Tests & Diagnostics

6

7

0

1

0

14

Vaccinations

117

79

370

21

18

605

Other Vet Treatments

102

157

359

23

21

662

Total Services

1,839

634

4,672

61

145

7,351


Fostered Animals

In January 2023, the majority of animals in foster care were kittens, adult cats, and dogs. Many animals entered and left foster care over the course of the month, so the total number does not represent the maximum number of animals in care at one time.

Animal type

Entered care

Previously in care

Total in foster care

Returned from care

Cats

12

17

29

13

Kittens

6

30

36

27

Dogs

19

6

25

17

Puppies

2

3

5

5

Other

1

5

6

2

Total

40

61

101

64


Animal Outcomes

Live Release Rate (Live Outcomes / Total Outcomes)

Heading

Dog

Puppy

Cat

Kitten

Wildlife

Other

Total

Live Release Rate

92.5%

91.7%

91.8%

97.9%

13.3%

97.1%

90.7%

In January 2023, 224 or 46.3% of animals were adopted. Adoption fees were waived, and MCAS was open for in-person adoptions after offering only online adoptions in prior months.

101 or 20.9% of 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.

111, or 22.9% of animals were transferred to another agency.

45, or 9.3% of animals were humanely euthanized, including cases of injured wildlife, injured or severely sick cats, and other domestic animals at the recommendation of a veterinarian, or for behavioral issues which would make an animal unsafe to place back into the community. Cat intake is officially limited to cases where the cat is sick or injured, or in immediate danger due to cruelty, neglect, and similar circumstances, and kittens over six weeks old. There is decreased intake volume for cats, and an increased percentage of veterinary-recommended euthanasia for adult cats due to these intake conditions.

3, or 0.6% of animals were returned to the field at the location where they were found.

Outcome Type

Dog

Puppy

Cat

Kitten

Wildlife

Other

Total

Adopted

123

1

62

29

0

9

224

Reclaimed/returned to owner

87

2

12

0

0

0

101

Transferred to another agency

36

8

25

17

1

24

111

Euthanized

20

1

9

1

13

1

45

Return to field

0

0

2

0

1

0

3

Unassisted death

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Other outcomes

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total

266

12

110

47

15

34

484

Transfers

MCAS transfers nearly 23% of shelter animals to other shelters and rescues for adoption placement. Thank you to our community partners for your lifesaving work.

  • Oregon Humane Society
  • Cat Adoption Team
  • Stumptown Strays
  • Hiss & Hers Herp Hobbies
  • Harmony New Beginnings Animal Rescue
  • Family Dogs New Life Shelter
  • Western Australian Shepherd Rescue
  • Rabbit Advocates
  • Pawsitively Saved Rescue
  • Pacific Pug Rescue
  • Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary
  • Utah / Idaho Vizsla Rescue
  • Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue
  • Portland Audubon
  • Jefferson Working Dog Project Rescue
  • Jack Russell Rescue Owii
  • Indigo Rescue Inc.
  • Animal Aid INC

Volunteers

January 2023 saw the reopening of MCAS to in-person adoptions. Volunteer support increased at the shelter to support reopening with auxiliary roles, dog and cat volunteers, cleaning and laundry, and adoption info desk volunteers.

Volunteer Roles

Hours

Auxiliary (site support)

356

Foster (all animals)

2,865

Cleaning & Laundry

425

Dogs

312

Cats & Kittens

90

Adoption Info Desk

75

Transport

14

Other (Office, info desk, reserve officer, rabbit enrichment, grooming)

405

Total

4,186


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. MCAS website pages are translated into four languages.

Page Views

Adoptable Pets

126,242

Lost & Found Pets

41,088

Home Page Visits

60,999

Licensing Resources

15,725

News & Updates

9,372

Low-Cost Services

5,538

Kitten Resources

399

Field Services

5,110

Volunteering

9,316

Other Pages

34,381

Total

308,170


Field Services

Field Services officers responded to 638 urgent needs of community members and their pets, investigated cases of potential cruelty or neglect, bites, and picked up stray, injured, abandoned, potentially dangerous, or deceased animals. Officers also responded to non-urgent calls such as barking dogs, animal trespass, and other community issues.

Dispatch Category

Count

Percentage

Deceased Animal Pickup

60

9%

Stray Animal

92

14%

Suspected Cruelty / Neglect

106

17%

Loose aggressive animal (Animals actively charging, attacking, or chasing people or animals)

73

11%

Bite Investigation

77

12%

Loose nuisance animal

23

4%

Injured Animal

18

3%

Abandoned Animal

34

5%

Animal Placed in Protective Custody

33

5%

Other

122

19%

Total

638

100%


Pet Licensing

MCAS issued 2,554 total new or renewed licenses in January.

Type

Cats

Dogs

Total

Licenses Issued

852

1,702

2,554

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