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.
Wapato Marsh Advisory Lifted for People, But Danger Remains for Pets
Dec. 2, 2025
The health advisory for recreational use at Wapato Marsh (Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge) has been lifted. While cyanotoxin levels may be safe for people, they are STILL ELEVATED and UNSAFE for Dogs.
Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, donation fund activity, and other agency statistics for October 2025.
Round of Apaws: Thanksgiving Holiday Host Volunteers
Nov. 26, 2025
A massive “round of apaws” to our incredible Holiday Host volunteers who spent the day preparing and serving a special Thanksgiving feast to the shelter pets!
Community Response Alleviates Critical Overcapacity at Multnomah County Animal Services
Nov. 10, 2025
Following an urgent plea on Friday, November 7, 2025, MCAS saw a tremendous response from the community, alleviating its immediate critical capacity crisis. Adopters and fosters still urgently needed!
