August 2022 Monthly Report

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


Summary

During August 2022, Services and shelter access were limited. Adoptions were conducted virtually.

 


Animal Intake

MCAS accepted stray dogs, sick or injured adult cats, kittens 6 weeks to 6 months old, and officers also picked up stray or lost animals. Owner-surrendered animals were accepted on a case by case basis, depending on urgent circumstances. Other intakes commonly represent animals placed into protective custody by Animal Services officers.

Intake Type

Dog

Puppy

Cat

Kitten

Wildlife

Other

Total

Stray or at large

175

23

101

162

18

13

492

Owner Surrenders

24

0

11

1

0

0

36

Other Intakes

8

1

3

1

2

0

15

Total Live Intake

207

24

115

164

20

13

543


Veterinary Care Provided

Animal Health and Animal Care staff provided a wide range of veterinary services to animals in care. 

To keep animals healthy, Animal Health staff, and partner veterinarians in the community administered 1,192 vaccinations, including rabies, DA2PP and Bordetella for dogs and puppies, and FVRCP for cats and kittens.

They provided 1,488 health exams and consultations, including routine exams, wound checks, pre-surgery checkups, behavior assessments, and reviewing test results or diagnoses with foster volunteers.

Veterinary Service

Cats

Kittens

Dogs

Puppies

Other

Total

Health Exams & Consults

427

441

512

48

60

1,488

Spay & Neuter Surgeries

40

77

42

5

12

176

Medications Administered

1,117

997

2,661

185

78

5,038

Tests & Diagnostics

10

25

0

1

0

36

Vaccinations

314

220

583

61

14

1,192

Other Vet Treatments

168

594

372

66

26

1,226

Total Services

2,076

2,354

4,170

366

190

9,156


Fostered Animals

In August 2022, the majority of animals in foster care were kittens, adult cats, rabbits, and dogs. Many animals entered and left foster care over the course of the month, so the total number does not represent the maximum number of animals in care at one time.

Animal type

Entered care

Previously in care

Total in foster care

Returned from care

Cats

11

21

32

14

Kittens

93

44

137

67

Dogs

9

3

12

6

Puppies

3

2

5

4

Other

1

38

39

18

Total

117

108

225

109


Animal Outcomes

In August 2022, one-hundred-ninety-three animals (34.5%) were adopted. Adoptions were limited to the online process, and adopters were not able to browse kennels or conduct adoption interviews on-site. Adoptions were also performed from community adoption partners, and foster homes.

One-hundred-thirty-six animals (24.3%) were reclaimed by their owners. The majority of animals represented in these outcomes were dogs.

One-hundred-sixty animals (28.6%) were transferred to another agency, including Oregon Humane Society, Cat Adoption Team, Rabbit Advocates, and Northwest Animal Companions. The majority of these animals were kittens, cats, dogs, and rabbits.

Sixty-one animals (10.9%) were humanely euthanized, including cases of injured wildlife, injured or severely sick cats, and other domestic animals at the recommendation of a veterinarian, or for behavioral issues which would make an animal unsafe to place back into the community. Cat intake is officially limited to cases where the cat is sick or injured, or in immediate danger due to cruelty, neglect, and similar circumstances, and kittens over six weeks old. There is decreased intake volume for cats, and an increased percentage of veterinary-recommended euthanasia for adult cats due to these intake conditions.

Seven cats (1.3%) were returned to the field at the location where they were found. Two cats (0.4%) had unassisted deaths while in care.

 

Outcome Type

Dog

Puppy

Cat

Kitten

Wildlife

Other

Total

Adopted

63

6

47

72

0

5

193

Reclaimed/returned to owner

109

8

17

0

1

1

136

Transferred to another agency

27

4

45

54

9

21

160

Euthanized

20

0

15

6

14

6

61

Return to field

0

0

7

0

0

0

7

Unassisted death

0

0

2

0

0

0

2

Other outcomes

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total

219

18

133

132

24

33

559


Volunteers

The majority of volunteer hours in August were recorded by foster volunteers. Dog volunteers assisted with potty-walks, cat volunteers increased activity, transport volunteers and office volunteers also assisted with administrative tasks, including a team posting found animal profiles to social media.

Volunteer Roles

Hours

Foster (all animals)*

3,657

Dogs

206

Cats & Kittens

64

Transport

20

Other (Office, laundry, info desk, reserve officer, rabbit enrichment, grooming)*

149

Total*

4,095

*Updated 9/14/2022

 


Online Resources

Many services provided by MCAS are accessible online, at multcopets.org. Members of the public can search for adoptable or lost / found pets, license their pets, and learn about other resources and news. MCAS website pages are translated into four languages.

Page Category

Page Views

Adoptable Pets

71,158

Lost & Found Pets

47,458

Home Page Visits

33,401

Licensing Resources

11,079

News & Updates

7,317

Low-Cost Services

3,832

Kitten Resources

710

Field Services

5,828

Volunteering

1,188

Other Pages

40,753

Total

222,724


Field Services

Field Services officers responded to Seven-hundred-twenty-four (724) urgent needs of community members and their pets, investigated cases of potential cruelty or neglect, bites, and picked up stray, injured, abandoned, potentially dangerous, or deceased animals. Officers also responded to non-urgent calls such as barking dogs, animal trespass, and other community issues.

Dispatch Category

Count

Percentage

Deceased Animal Pickup

66

9%

Stray Animal

141

19%

Suspected Cruelty / Neglect

166

23%

Loose aggressive animal (Animals actively charging, attacking, or chasing people or animals)

71

10%

Bite Investigation

87

12%

Loose nuisance animal

14

2%

Injured Animal

24

3%

Abandoned Animal

23

3%

Animal Placed in Protective Custody

26

4%

Other

106

15%

Total

724

100%


Pet Licensing

MCAS issued 1,952 total new or renewed licenses in August.

Type

Cats

Dogs

Total

Licenses Issued

586

1,366

1,952

Etiquetas
Monthly Report
Reports
Buddy the dog

Laura H.

Buddy, a dog adopted in August 2022
Animal intake by type and circumstance - August 2022
Animal intake by type and circumstance - August 2022
Animals in foster care - August 2022
Animals in foster care - August 2022
Total animal outcomes - August 2022
Total animal outcomes - August 2022
Animal outcomes by type and circumstance - August 2022
Animal outcomes by type and circumstance - August 2022
Translated webpage visits - August 2022
Translated webpage visits - August 2022