With the potential for fireworks, keep your pets safe and make sure they don't become lost with some helpful tips and resources. Gather supplies, prepare your home, and talk with your vet if needed.
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.
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.
Wapato Marsh Advisory Lifted for People, But Danger Remains for Pets
十二月. 2, 2025
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.
Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, donation fund activity, and other agency statistics for October 2025.
Round of Apaws: Thanksgiving Holiday Host Volunteers
十一月. 26, 2025
A massive “round of apaws” to our incredible Holiday Host volunteers who spent the day preparing and serving a special Thanksgiving feast to the shelter pets!
Community Response Alleviates Critical Overcapacity at Multnomah County Animal Services
十一月. 10, 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!
Immediate Adoptions Needed to Address Full Kennels
十一月. 7, 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.
Round of Apaws - Oregon Humane Society and Home Depot
九月. 19, 2025
Home Depot's recent donation supports Multnomah County Animal Services's partnership with Oregon Humane Society's Animal Crimes Forensic Center to seek justice for animals.