As MCAS responds to a shelter population and staffing crisis, we want to thank stakeholders, and be transparent about current issues. Here are frequently asked questions (FAQs) and their answers.
Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is proactively offering emergency pet food support for community members in need.
Thank you to the community for donating large blankets for dog kennel bedding.
As we head into the holiday season, read important meal-prep safety tips from the ASPCA for pets. Things to avoid: turkey and turkey skin, bones, onions, garlic, raisins, grapes, chocolate, and dough.
The independent nonprofit supporting Multnomah County Shelter Animals is holding an open meeting on Saturday, December 9, at 11 am. Come and learn more about ways to be involved!
Scammers are targeting community members looking for their lost pets, and asking for money. If you receive a call like this, HANG UP, and call MCAS at 503-988-7387 to report it.
Thank you to East Portland Moose Lodge 1891 for their fundraising events on March 4, 2023. They raised $2,580 from a rummage sale and dinner event, along with other pet supplies.
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced the next steps in her promise to conduct a detailed review of MCAS and begin work to address years of longstanding structural and management challenges.
Read about Shandy and her new home: "We are so happy together, she is such a sweet gentle dog and so smart..."
