Past Projects
Matching donations for kitten triage program
Since the inception of the shelter’s kitten triage program, hundreds of kittens have been saved, cared for, socialized, and adopted into loving families. Friends donates generously to this program.
Spay & neuter trailer
Realizing early on that spaying/neutering would be a critical factor in decreasing euthanasia, Friends purchased a spay/neuter trailer to bring these important surgeries right to the community. Later the trailer was utilized to pilot the Kitten Triage Program. This program kept kittens separate from the rest of the shelter population and allowed lifesaving care for kittens as young as newborn.
Catery improvements
Thanks to a donation from Friends, new cages were purchased and the entire cat adoption area was remodeled to give the cats more room, quieter space, and natural light.
ACT van
In 2012, MCAS started the county’s first ever Trap-Neuter-Return program. The program gave people living in low income apartments and mobile home parks the tools to care for feral cats rather than bringing them to the shelter. The ACT van was used to educate people and transport cats to and from the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon for spay/neuter surgeries.
Transport van
In 2013, Friends donated a much-needed van for transporting adoptable animals to outreach events and offsite adoption venues, thereby increasing their chances for finding forever homes.
Dog kennel privacy inserts
A good portion of the dog kennels consists of chain link fencing, including the play areas where dogs go for a break or to meet potential adopters. Privacy inserts provided by Friends prevent dogs from seeing each other, reducing stress and improving their overall sense of well-being while in the shelter environment.
Creature comforts
From the beginning, Friends has provided the dogs, cats and other shelter animals with a variety of enrichment items to make their time at the shelter more pleasant. Items include everything from dog and cat toys to “Adopt Me” vests, dog beds, potty pads and more.
Help Continue Our Efforts
Donate through GiveButter or mail a check to:
Friends of Multnomah County Shelter Animals
P.O. Box 816
Troutdale, OR 97060
Thank you for helping us help the animals!