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As MCAS responds to a shelter population and staffing crisis, we want to thank stakeholders, and be transparent about current issues. Here are frequently asked questions (FAQs) and their answers.

View the December 2022 monthly report of animal intakes, outcomes, and other key metrics for Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS).

Thanks to overwhelming community support, many animals at our shelter have been adopted, and selection is limited. Thank you to our transfer partners, our volunteers, and to adopters and advocates.

MCAS will reopen for in-person adoptions on January 11. Learn what to expect when you visit the shelter to meet adoptable pets, and how to prepare for adoption.

Wennie is an absolute treasure. She was confident and cozy in her new home since day one. Wen has brought so much happiness and her new family loves her so much.

Hickory is settling in and has found his forever home. The training process is going smoothly, and he is enjoying regular exercise.

Winifred the kitten is doing great in her new home. She is the sweetest kitten, best friends with another adopted kitten, and has fully integrated into her adopters' lives.

View the November 2022 monthly report of animal intakes, outcomes, and other key metrics for Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS).

Yahoo the dog loves running on the beach, shopping for new toys, daily walks, tummy rubs, and snuggling under the fuzzies in his adoptive home of one year.

When visiting bodies of water, be on the alert for dead fish that may carry a parasite organism harmful to dogs if ingested. Keep dogs on leash around water and don't let them eat raw fish.