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Residents and veterinarians raise concerns about Multnomah County Animal Services at public testimony
Summary
Multiple public commenters and a veterinarian told the county commission about widespread kennel cough, alleged pneumonia cases, voucher failures, and concerns about financial mismanagement at Multnomah County Animal Services, and requested operational and oversight changes.
Several residents and at least one veterinarian told the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 17, 2024, that they have experienced or documented health and management problems at Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS).
Public speakers said kennel cough at the shelter has progressed into suspected pneumonia in multiple animals, cited individual case examples with medical bills and adoption records, and asked why animal-health decisions are sometimes made by staff…
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