What could you accomplish with 42 more employees? For Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS), over 400 volunteers made this hypothetical question a reality in 2017-2018, volunteering 88,058 hours.
Jeanette Farrell, Field Services Manager of Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) Receives Prestigious Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) Credential.
Hope the dog was severely underweight when rescued by Animal Services Field Officers. Hope regained her health in a volunteer foster home. Now adopted, Hope helps her new sibling dogs thrive.
We are excited to share the results of Adopt ASAP! Five local shelters joined forces for a major adoption event from October 25 to October 27, 2024, featuring reduced adoption fees of 75% or more!
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson's proposed FY2024 Budget includes 10 additional FTE for Animal Services. Learn more about the budget timeline and how the staff increase impacts animal care needs.
There are increased cases of an unknown canine respiratory illness in the community. Learn how to keep dogs safe, and what to do if you notice symptoms.
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 Jen H., celebrating twenty (20) years as a staff member at MCAS. Jen has been involved in many changes to improve the standing of pets in our shelter and in our community.
A volunteer since 2017, Holly J. is dedicated to helping shelter dogs find the right matches in her role as an Adoption Information Desk Volunteer.
