See the best examples of local catios to keep cats (and wildlife) safe and happy. Tickets are $15 for a self-guided tour that will inspire, educate, and entertain you. Learn more at catssafeathome.org
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.
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.
Your pets can be affected by wildfire smoke. If you feel the effects of smoke, they probably do, too! Smoke can irritate your pet’s eyes and respiratory tract.
Purchase a bandana for $8 at the Tin Shed Garden Cafe for discounts on future doggie meals, and your bandana purchase proceeds will be donated to MCAS.
Friends of Multnomah County Shelter Animals is accepting applications for volunteers to serve as board members.
Roberta Ruble celebrates fifteen (15) years as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) for Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS), a division of the Department of Community Services (DCS).
Kelso was adopted with a health condition, and his adopters didn't know how long they would have him as a result. So far, they've enjoyed over three years together. Read more about Kelso's story.
Huey Lewis is a happy, healthy, and very lazy senior cat adopted in January 2023. His adopters love him so much. Senior kitties are the best!
The 2024 Fiscal Year Annual Report (July 2023 - June 2024) provides outcomes and program statistics used in the process of developing the FY 2026 budget for Animal Services.
