Multnomah County Ordinance provides that Animal Services shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or Potentially Dangerous Dog Classification.
Meet Holly J., our November volunteer of the month. Holly has volunteered with MCAS as an Info Desk Volunteer for 6+ years, and loves seeing people smiling and dog tails wagging when they’re leaving.
MCAS is resuming enforcement of the pet licensing requirements for dogs and cats now that many COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted. Learn how to get a new or renewed license for your dog or cat.
Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) waives impound and board fees for stray pets brought to the shelter.
Congratulations to Dr. Meghan Romney on receiving the 2022 Chair’s Excellence Award for her commitment, compassion, and dedication to the animals. Watch the award presentation held on May 4, at 3 pm.
Multnomah County Animal Services is dedicated to practices that lead to lifesaving. We do not euthanize healthy and safe animals, or euthanize for space. Our shelter live-release rate is high, at 90%.
As part of the review of Animal Services, Lara Media is conducting small group feedback sessions, interviews, and collecting survey responses. Learn more or sign up to participate.
Thanks to overwhelming community support, many animals at our shelter have been adopted, and selection is limited. Thank you to our transfer partners, our volunteers, and to adopters and advocates.
The Portland area is one of the most dog-friendly communities in the nation, but our dog-topia only works if we all observe local ordinances that keep people and animals safe- including leash laws.
