October 2022 Monthly Report

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


Summary

During October 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

161

14

92

119

14

22

422

Owner Surrenders

29

1

13

0

0

6

49

Other Intakes

4

9

6

8

1

4

32

Total Live Intake

194

24

111

127

15

32

503


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 1,216 vaccinations, including rabies, DA2PP and Bordetella for dogs and puppies, and FVRCP for cats and kittens.

They provided 1,136 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

291

333

410

50

52

1,136

Spay & Neuter Surgeries

16

38

12

1

4

71

Medications Administered

836

749

1,776

87

25

3,473

Tests & Diagnostics

7

7

0

2

0

16

Vaccinations

358

188

614

42

14

1,216

Other Vet Treatments

122

445

376

48

18

1,009

Total Services

1,630

1,760

3,188

230

113

6,921


Fostered Animals

In October 2022, the majority of animals in foster care were kittens, adult cats, dogs, and puppies. 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

6

19

25

9

Kittens

57

75

132

83

Dogs

10

3

13

7

Puppies

12

1

13

13

Other

3

2

5

2

Total

88

100

188

114


Animal Outcomes

In October 2022, two-hundred-and-one animals (39.4%) were adopted. Adoption fees were waived, 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-fourteen animals (22.4%) were reclaimed by their owners. The majority of animals represented in these outcomes were dogs.

One-hundred-thirty-five animals (26.5%) were transferred to another agency. The majority of these animals were kittens, cats, dogs, and rabbits.

Forty-eight animals (9.4%) 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.

Three animals (0.6%) were returned to the field at the location where they were found. Nine animals (1.8%) had unassisted deaths while in care.

 

Outcome Type

Dog

Puppy

Cat

Kitten

Wildlife

Other

Total

Adopted

79

6

38

63

0

15

201

Reclaimed/returned to owner

81

9

18

3

0

3

114

Transferred to another agency

24

8

30

57

8

8

135

Euthanized

21

1

13

8

4

1

48

Return to field

0

0

1

1

1

0

3

Unassisted death

0

2

1

5

0

1

9

Other outcomes

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total

205

26

101

137

13

28

510



 


Volunteers

The majority of volunteer hours in October 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)

4,281

Dogs

183

Cats & Kittens

85

Transport

21

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

184

Total

4,754


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 Views

Adoptable Pets

72,027

Lost & Found Pets

44,513

Home Page Visits

36,696

Licensing Resources

10,551

News & Updates

5,887

Low-Cost Services

4,286

Kitten Resources

659

Field Services

5,261

Volunteering

1,178

Other Pages

40,181

Total

221,239


Field Services

Field Services officers responded to Seven-hundred-fourteen (714) 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

60

8%

Stray Animal

149

21%

Suspected Cruelty / Neglect

128

18%

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

91

13%

Bite Investigation

69

10%

Loose nuisance animal

12

2%

Injured Animal

32

4%

Abandoned Animal

36

5%

Animal Placed in Protective Custody

30

4%

Other

107

15%

Total

714

100%

Pet Licensing

MCAS issued 1,924 total new or renewed licenses in October.

Type

Cats

Dogs

Total

Licenses Issued

628

1,296

1,924

Etiquetas
Monthly Report
Reports
Johnny Bravo, a Guinea Pig adopted in October 2022
Johnny Bravo, a Guinea Pig adopted in October 2022
Animal intake by type and circumstance - October 2022
Animal intake by type and circumstance - October 2022
Animals in foster care - October 2022
Animals in foster care - October 2022
Animal outcomes by type and circumstance - October 2022
Animal outcomes by type and circumstance - October 2022
Total animal outcomes - October 2022
Total animal outcomes - October 2022
Translated webpage visits - October 2022
Translated webpage visits - October 2022