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.
Sometimes magic strikes twice. That's the case for me, a bunny person of more than 35 years, when I have adopted from MCAS.
The health advisory for recreational use at Wapato Marsh (Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge) has been lifted. While cyanotoxin levels may be safe for people, they are STILL ELEVATED and UNSAFE for Dogs.
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).
The MCAS Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold an ad hoc meeting to elect a committee chair.
Alfie is an incredibly caring goofball in his new home. He is a mama's boy who stays just a few feet away, and even checks the bathroom to make sure it's safe for his people.
Della is so happy in her new home, she's prancing through the house with her tail held high.
Multnomah County Ordinance provides that an Animal Services Hearings Officer shall hold a public hearing on any properly filed appeal to Notices of Infraction (NOI), or PDD Classification.
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.
