Residents urge transparency after multiple Multnomah County Animal Services euthanasia cases

Apr 23, 2026

Public commenters recounted three recent animal-shelter euthanasia cases and urged Multnomah County to improve rounds-review transparency, add behaviorists and better coordinate with rescue partners to reduce avoidable euthanasia.

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Three public commenters detailed recent Multnomah County Animal Services cases and urged the board to increase transparency, staffing and rescue coordination to reduce avoidable euthanasia.

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