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Due to the presence of blue-green algae, a recreational use advisory for the Willamette River has been issued for all areas from the Ross Island Bridge downriver to Wapato Bridge and Kelley Point Park

Crispy the cat (formerly Eddie) is the sweetest, most snuggly little buddy in his adoptive home.

Pepper the dog is settling into her home and leaving the cat to do her thing! Her adopter is working hard on manners training and some serious dog park and daycare running.

A big thank you to Melissa Etheridge; Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of The Indigo Girls; and Monqui Presents for their support of adoption and fostering at their Edgefield performance on July 28, 2025.

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.

We're thrilled to announce that MCAS is sporting some fantastic newly wrapped transport vans, thanks to the incredible generosity of Friends of Multnomah County Shelter Animals, and our community!

Learn about keeping pets safe when it's hot, including ways to stay cool, recognizing heat stroke, being aware of the temperature in vehicles, and how to address heat-related emergencies.

The Animal Services Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024 - June 2025) is now available! This report offers a comprehensive look at our division's outcomes and key statistics.

Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, and other agency statistics for June 2025.

Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, learn about services and resources to prepare for fireworks, prevent pet loss, and how to find lost pets.