Volunteers accuse Multnomah County Animal Services of operational changes and question recent hiring

Sep 22, 2026

Three MCAS volunteers urged the board to demand accountability after changes including removal of large play yards and the hiring of a director whose application volunteers say did not meet a stated experience minimum.

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Three people who identified themselves as MCAS volunteers and community members testified to the board about recent operational changes at Multnomah County Animal Services and concerns about the department's hiring process.

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