Enid T. led the Pet Loss Support Group at DoveLewis Animal Hospital for 33 years. As a long-term volunteer at MCAS, Enid gives the gift of life to countless kittens as a foster volunteer.
Endearingly called “The Puppy Lady” by friends and neighbors, Kristin S. grew up on a working farm surrounded by animals, and now has a special place in her heart for puppies as a foster volunteer.
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.
Congratulations to Kelley S., nominated and chosen as the November 2018 Multnomah County Animal Services Volunteer of the Month.
Lilly Bean the cat is getting all the R&R time she needs in her new home. She listens to children as they read to her, and soaks up the sun in her mom's king size bed.
Learn how to protect pets and people from Monkeypox virus infection or exposure.
Tracy J. has always had animals, whether they were cats, dogs, chickens, or goats. So it came naturally for Tracy to want to help the animals of our community as a foster volunteer.
Congratulations to Janice T., nominated and chosen as the November 2019 Volunteer of the Month. Janice is a mover and a shaker in her advocacy for shelter pets.
Congratulations to Quimby L., nominated and chosen as the May 2020 Volunteer of the Month.
Extreme temperatures can be harmful to both people and their animals. Prepare for cold weather with the following guidelines and resources.
