Multnomah County Animal Services pauses dog intake and adoptions to manage respiratory outbreak
MCAS is pausing all dog intakes and adoptions effective immediately, in order to manage an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus (SZ).
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.
Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, and other agency statistics for March 2024.
Watch the moment Achilles is adopted on March 21, 2024- as MCAS staff say goodbye.
Read an update on the project management activities in December 2023 to address the concerns of the 2023 Review and the implementation of the MCAS Phase 3 Strategic Plan.