July 2022 Monthly Report

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


Summary

During July 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

189

3

101

72

6

20

391

Owner Surrenders

19

0

5

3

0

0

27

Other Intakes

12

0

16

17

10

2

57

Total Live Intake

220

3

122

92

16

22

475

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 1,068 vaccinations, including rabies, DA2PP and Bordetella for dogs and puppies, and FVRCP for cats and kittens.

They provided 1,240 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

445

279

427

9

80

1,240

Spay & Neuter Surgeries

33

64

21

0

3

121

Medications Administered

77

56

23

0

4

160

Tests & Diagnostics

5

15

1

0

0

21

Vaccinations

302

168

542

16

40

1,068

Other Vet Treatments

157

319

409

21

40

946

Total Services

1,019

901

1,423

46

167

3,556

Fostered Animals

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

9

26

35

13

Kittens

43

84

127

79

Dogs

6

3

9

5

Puppies

1

1

2

Other

3

39

42

4

Total

62

153

215

101

Animal Outcomes

In July 2022, one-hundred-forty animals (31.7%) 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-twenty-five animals (28.3%) were reclaimed by their owners. The majority of animals represented in these outcomes were dogs.

One-hundred-seventeen animals (26.5%) 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, dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Forty-five animals (10.2%) 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.

Six cats (1.4%) were returned to the field at the location where they were found. Three cats, four kittens, and two wildlife (2%) had unassisted deaths while in care.

Outcome Type

Dog

Puppy

Cat

Kitten

Wildlife

Other

Total

Adopted

47

0

38

44

0

11

140

Reclaimed/returned to owner

106

0

18

0

0

1

125

Transferred to another agency

19

2

36

51

1

8

117

Euthanized

14

0

10

11

7

3

45

Return to field

0

0

6

0

0

0

6

Unassisted death

0

0

3

4

2

0

9

Other outcomes

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total

186

2

111

110

10

23

442



Volunteers

The majority of volunteer hours in July 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)

3,222

Dogs

194

Cats & Kittens

70

Transport

24

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

150

Total

3,660

 

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

86,427

Lost & Found Pets

50,697

Home Page Visits

39,144

Licensing Resources

12,111

News & Updates

8,063

Low-Cost Services

3,369

Kitten Resources

935

Field Services

5,078

Volunteering

1,251

Other Pages

36,291

Total

243,366

Field Services

Field Services officers responded to Eight-hundred-thirty-two (832) 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

114

14%

Stray Animal

146

18%

Suspected Cruelty / Neglect

137

16%

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

74

9%

Bite Investigation

70

8%

Loose nuisance animal

14

2%

Injured Animal

27

3%

Abandoned Animal

33

4%

Animal Placed in Protective Custody

29

3%

Other

188

23%

Total

832

100%

Pet Licensing

MCAS issued 2,241 total new or renewed licenses in July.

Type

Cats

Dogs

Total

Licenses Issued

750

1,491

2,241

Tags
Monthly Report
King (Mint), a dog adopted in July 2022
King (Mint), a dog adopted in July 2022
July 2022 - Animal Intake by Type and Circumstance
July 2022 - Animal Intake by Type and Circumstance
July 2022 - Animals in Foster Care
July 2022 - Animals in Foster Care
July 2022 - Total Outcomes
July 2022 - Total Outcomes
July 2022- Animal Outcomes by Type and Circumstance
July 2022- Animal Outcomes by Type and Circumstance
July 2022- Translated Webpage Visits
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