Fostering can be a family and community affair, as in the case of Laverne the kitten. A young neighbor visited regularly to socialize Laverne, and made a picture as a gift for her adopter, Carolyn.
Do you want to know how many animals come to Multnomah County Animal Services each month, where they go, or the types of calls our Animal Services officers respond to in the community?
Do you want to know how many animals come to Multnomah County Animal Services each month, where they go, or the types of calls our Animal Services officers respond to in the community?
Congratulations to Jessica H., nominated and chosen as the August 2019 Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) Volunteer of the Month.
On July 8, 2026, three dogs transferred from MCAS to the Washington State Department of Corrections K-9 Training Program graduated from the program along with their new handlers.
For Rebekah U., fostering medically needy cats feels like an easy and rewarding extension of what she’s already doing for her owned cats, and in her medical profession.
Congratulations to Jim G., nominated and chosen as the December 2020 Volunteer of the Month.
Amanda T. has quickly distinguished herself as an advanced dog handler and mentor with a great deal of compassion for animals at the shelter.
Congratulations to Quimby L., nominated and chosen as the May 2020 Volunteer of the Month.
