Happy Adoption Story: Kelso
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.
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.
Andrea found meaning as an Animal Care Tech 2 at Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) working to make a difference for pets and their people.
Bear is enjoying playing with tennis balls, taking long naps, and seeing the sights with her new people.
MCAS is pausing all dog intakes and adoptions effective immediately, in order to manage an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus (SZ).
The holiday spirit has officially arrived, and our furry friends couldn't be happier! We’ve had some very special guests and incredible community support that we just have to share.
Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, donation fund activity, and other agency statistics for November 2025.
Multnomah County Animal Services is issuing an urgent plea to the community to adopt dogs as the Troutdale facility has exceeded its maximum kennel capacity.
Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, donation fund activity, and other agency statistics for September 2025.
Following an urgent plea on Friday, November 7, 2025, MCAS saw a tremendous response from the community, alleviating its immediate critical capacity crisis. Adopters and fosters still urgently needed!
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.