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Multnomah County Animal Services is dedicated to practices that lead to lifesaving. We do not euthanize healthy and safe animals, or euthanize for space. Our shelter live-release rate is high, at 90%.

Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, and other agency statistics for January 2024.

Bear has settled in well in his new home, he’s very cuddly and sweet, and is nice and playful with other dogs!

Juniper (formerly known as Blueberry) has come right out of her shell after a week at her new home.

Read an update on the project management activities in January 2024 to address the concerns of the 2023 Review and the implementation of the MCAS Phase 3 Strategic Plan.

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.

Thank you to dedicated volunteers at MCAS who prepared and delivered special holiday meals for the animals at MCAS on December 24.

Thank you to the employees of Dick Hannah Auto Group dealerships, and to the Believe in Nice Foundation for raising $13,147 for shelter animals at MCAS!

Learn about animal intakes, outcomes, return to owner rates, average length of stay, live-release rates, and other agency statistics for December 2023.

Extreme temperatures can be harmful to both people and their animals. Prepare for cold weather with the following guidelines and resources.