"KITTA" fun loving fawn and white Pitmix

ADOPTED!

Dec 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink
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I am Kitta a fun loving and energetic pitbull lady. Dogs like me love to get out and play but are not always sure what to do with our mouths. I can tend to get so excited I jump for the first thing I see, and the game is on! My ideal family will be active, patient and use positive training methods to help me become a more refined pup. I think working with a trainer would be a fun way for us to bond and learn together. I would need to be the only animal in my home. I am eager to learn and can't wait to show you how smart I am! 3 yrs 63 lbs

"TORO" outgoing brindle pitbull

ADOPTED!!!

Dec 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink
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I'm a strong, active and playful young guy. You could call me the "hands-on" type but since I don't have hands I learn with my mouth. To an exuberant dog like me everything is a game, sometimes I just get so excited I'll jump up and grab the first thing that looks like a toy. With that in mind, I would only like a home with kids if they are 10 years old or older. I am up for anything and ready to amaze my new family with my skills. I am looking for a family who doesn't take life too seriously that will be patient, positive and lift me to my potential of being a perfect pup! The shelter is requiring that I go to a home with no small animals or cats due to my prey drive. Also, if you have any other canine friends in the home, we will need to meet before going home. If you are ready for an energetic companion, come meet me today! I am about 2 years old, 60 lbs

"KYRAH" unique med sz Akita mix

ADOPTED!

Dec 2017

Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

animal # 116859 
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Hi there! My name is Kyrah and I'm looking for a special home. I am a very sensitive girl that can can be easily startled of new people and new environments. Apartment life may not be best suited for me. I enjoy playing fetch, love toys, and am a loyal guardian. I am asking for a home that has previous history with the Akita breed or do your research on what breed traits we have to see if I may be a good match. My new home must have no other animals and be adult only. If you think we could make a great match, please come and meet me today! I am just under 3 years old and weigh 46 pounds.

 

Please Portland animal lovers HELP a LONGTERM MCAS Shelter dog!

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

Please consider adopting/fostering/ taking into your pre-approved rescue group some of these Longterm shelter dogs

Stewie - ADOPTED!!!
has been there over 10 months
he's a nice boy, but is going downhill

Toro  ADOPTED!!!

has been there  9 weeks

LOTS of Dogs adopted on Friday Nov 17!

  Duke ADOPTED! has been there 6 weeks

Teddy ADOPTED!  has been there 6 weeks

AL ADOPTED! has been there 7 weeks

 Big Oak ADOPTED! has been there 9 weeks

 Gracie ADOPTED! has been there 2 1/2 months

 Loretta ADOPTED! has been there 1 month

 Niles ADOPTED!has been there 2 1/2 months

 Pillsbury ADOPTED!!!  has been there many months

Shelby ADOPTED! has been there 1 month

"BETSY" little Yorkie mix

ADOPTED!

Dec 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink
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I am really happiest being where my people are. I am an independent lady and not super snuggly but that is ok right? I had a short stay in a foster home and they found out that I am not yet housetrained but they are working on it with me! I am a beautiful and wonderful lady and am ready to meet you whenever you are ready for me!  3 yrs old, 5 lbs

 

"CUBBY" aka "TEX" happy adoption update

Nov 2017
Cubby (aka Tex)

Happy Adoption update: Tex

"We are so happy we found Tex (formerly known as "Cubby") a few months ago! He has been a great addition to our family. He loves running around the backyard, playing with his plush toys, being wrapped in blankets, and going on hikes (pictured here atop Kelly Butte). He is an extremely smart boy, and sits, stays, shakes, and "leaves it" like a champ, and loves showing off his tricks for treats - he's even learning to be a gentleman to the cat. He loves all people, and we couldn't love him more!"

-Shenan H.


ADOPTED!
Sept 2017

Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

 

"BUDDY" charming senior Border Collie mix

ADOPTED!

Dec 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink(11/30 adoption pending)
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My name is Buddy and I make the best of every situation and I love to play! If you are looking for a fun, playful dog to add some joy to your life and help make you laugh, then look no further. I will bring endless fun and keep you entertained with my goofy antics. If you can keep up with me then I promise that we will have a life full of enjoyment with lots of great stories! Obviously I have a skin allergy and am currently being treated for that. Please speak with your adoption counselor about my medical needs. I am about 10 years old and weigh 62 pounds.

"KING" adorable little red pitmix

ADOPTED!!!

Dec 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink
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I am King, a fun loving and energetic Pit mix. Dogs like me love to get out and play but are not always sure what to do with our mouths. I can tend to get so excited I jump for the first thing I see, and the game is on! My ideal family will be active, patient and use positive training methods to help me become a more refined pup. I think working with a trainer would be a fun way for us to bond and learn together. I am eager to learn and can't wait to show you how smart I am! If there are any kids in my new home, they will need to be 12 and older. It is important that my new home have secure containment for me at my new home and be able to supervise me during my outside times, as I can be a bit of a wandering soul! Come see me at the shelter today!  1 yr 10 mths, 48 lbs

"OSCAR" an awesome guy! white/spotted American Shelter Dog mix

ADOPTED!!!

Dec 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink
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I make the best of every situation and I love to play! If you are looking for a fun, playful dog to add some joy to your life and help make you laugh, then look no further. I will bring endless fun and keep you entertained with my goofy antics. If you can keep up with me then I promise that we will have a life full of enjoyment with lots of great stories! Treats and toys are so very fun and sometimes I just can't contain myself and try to take them before I am allowed, so to make sure everyone is safe it is best that any home I go to have kids over 8 years old. I have some manageable food-related health issues that will need to be discussed before I go home. I am an awesome guy, and can't wait to find my new home!  6 yrs 41 lbs 

"ANGUS" Happy Adoption Update - mellow shepherd mix

     Nov 2017  Happy Adoption Update: Angus

           

"Angus came home on September 11 after a successful meeting with my other dog, Fox. He is more energetic than any 9 year old I have ever known! He love, love, loves to play, and will roll onto his back to give Fox (who is 1/3 his size) an advantage. He also loves to play with Jojo, his kitty sister, who was adopted from MCAS earlier this year (went in to look at dogs, came home with a cat). She will "supervise" his meals by sitting next to him while he eats, and they will chase each other around the apartment.
When Angus came to the shelter, he had some serious skin problems and was mostly bald from the waist down. MCAS sent us home with a sack full of meds and care instructions and he is now fully recovered! His hair has come back in and he looks healthy and handsome. I have such a soft spot for the senior pups, and I am just thrilled to have him as part of my family."

-Aimee A.

ADOPTED!

Sept 2017

Favorite dog :) Don't let the hairloss get you down!  Angus is an easy going guy and it will be rewarding to see him blossom in your care with some medicated baths (which he is good about getting) and regular flea treatment.  Sweetheart! and seems easy around the other dogs
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

Mcas weblink
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Hello - I'm Angus! I'm a German Shepherd mix fella searching for a new home to take me in. You may have noticed that I have some skin issues and will need to be on consistent flea control for the rest of my life to keep me healthy. But I don't let a little hairloss keep me down - I am a playful and loving guy who enjoy pets and a good play session with a ball! Come and meet me today and let's get a start on our new life! 9 yrs, 51 lbs

"HARLEY" happy adoption update

           Nov 2017   Happy Adoption update: Harley

                  
 "Oh, hi there - Happy Handsome Harley here! Just dropping you folks at the shelter a line to say a great big THANKS for caring for me all those months I was with you, and also wanted you to know I may come back for a visit to share my new people skills and manners. However, I won't be checking in again. Nothing personal, but since I discovered pillows, I simply couldn't live without them - the couch or bed (yes, I let my new mom sleep in the bed with me since she asked so nice!), makes no difference, I love 'em all! AND all my fabulous new toys, my daily walks, playing ball in my backyard and the plethora of treats provided, all equal one happy pup! Not to mention the peace and quiet of having my very own house, which I am thrilled to share with my loving forever family. They dig me the most, but I can't quite grasp why they can dig me, but I can't dig in the backyard - not to worry, mom told me we'll get there in due time. Thanks again for your patience, Mom says I'm doing great and will have lots of friends in no time.

Love & Sloppy Kisses,
Harley"
-Lorie P.

ADOPTED!

Oct 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink  10/26 possible adopter - check back
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My name is Harley and I'm looking for a special home. I am very active, love to play, and enjoy being around other dogs. I have met several dogs here at the shelter and have been told that I'm a playgroup rockstar! I still need some work on approaching other dogs on leash, but I am fabulous once in a group. My biggest issue is trusting new people and may take a few meetings to feel comfortable. My perfect home would be one where I have plenty of room to run with not a lot of foot traffic, so to say. It would be awesome to have some sort of job on a farm where I could exert all of my energy and use my smarts! I am very smart and have quite a few tricks up my sleeve too! My new home should be feline free with adults only. I am a fabulous boy once I get to know you, and would love to sleep in the bed with you! If you are interested in meeting me, please ask a staff member to meet me as I am in a different area of the shelter. I am about 1 year 3 months old and weigh 45 lbs

"MOWGLI- playful lab/cattle dog mix

ADOPTED!

Nov 2017

Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

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PLEASE NOTE - PhotoBlog photos are copyrighted and owner does not give permission to use them in any negative context

I am a volunteer - not the Mcas shelter. btw- I do NOT post anything on Craigslist.

Please note: I am a long term MCAS volunteer, and have devoted many hours to helping these local homeless shelter dogs find good homes, and do what I can to promote them through my photography on this Photo Blog site.  I DO NOT GIVE PERMISSION TO ANYONE  TO USE THESE COPYRIGHTED PHOTOS FROM THIS PHOTOBLOG/ and/or SDOP FACEBOOK, IN ANY CONTEXT WHERE THE CONTENT IS USED NEGATIVELY TOWARDS THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, ITS ANIMALS, STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS.

All of the dogs that you see on the Photoblog that say "Adopted" or "Transferred" have been such. It is a very high percentage of the dogs; and there is no "time limit" for them at the shelter.
Some dogs coming through adoption have been available 8 months or more, a heck of a long time to not have a home, and live in an often noisy kennel. Realistically,  many dogs would become kennel crazy if they weren't adopted way before that. Most adopted animals go on to live happy lives in their new homes.
Some of the adopted dogs featured on this photoblog may have been brought back to shelter later, and these are usually put back onto the adoption floor or go to a rescue group. If a dog is brought back into the shelter, and is not yet put back onto adoption, then I remove their file from the photoblog. 

It's unfortunate that it is necessary to post this. I (we) appreciate the positive sharing of the
posts/photos that can help to bring additional public support to the MCAS shelter, and these homeless Portland dogs who are looking for good homes. 

Some of the dogs (by no means "all") that come through the MCAS shelter who are put onto adoption -  in order to give them another chance at a good home - are not "easy dogs'. Some have been in multiple homes that gave up on them before ever coming to the shelter.
These dogs may need special adopters. Unfortunately, these great "forever home" special adopters or rescue groups are not always there for the dogs that need it. 

Rescue groups and adopters are usually looking for the easier/ or often just more marketable dogs to "rescue" from the shelter, especially adopting/helping dogs of the smaller variety. OR - they rescue the dogs from out of state - while the local dogs sit forever in the shelter.... Sadly, Rescue groups seldom choose to help the longterm large dogs on MCAS adoption who need it the most!


There need to be more skilled dog trainers/ rescue groups with good foster homes/better shelter facilities who are willing to devote the needed time, energy and training resources for some of these less easy to adopt larger shelter dogs -  AND GET THEM OUT OF THE SHELTER ENVIRONMENT BEFORE THEY GO DOWNHILL.... as ultimately they will decline, in spite of daily walks, food and shelter and whatever enrichment that limited shelter resources can provide. At some point, if an animal deteriorates badly and alternatives cannot be found, it becomes animal cruelty to just keep an animal alive forever in a shelter.

Please note - we live in a  great animal loving community and ALL OF the local animal shelters have very high save rates. And ALL OF the local shelters also use euthanasia. MCAS is absolutely no different in this regard than any of the local shelters, but they are the only shelter who is chronically being targeted by someone's personal hate campaign.  Not everything is perfect at any shelter, but MCAS staff and volunteers and supporters are always striving to make things better, and sadly any personal hate campaign against this shelter does NOT help these animals that so many of us want to help.

"JONES" cool German Shepherd mix

ADOPTED!

Nov 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink (11/28 possible adopter?)
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Hi there! I am Jones, a fun loving and energetic German Shepherd mix. Dogs like me love to get out and play but are not always sure what to do with our mouths. I can tend to get so excited I jump and grab for the first thing I see, and the game is on! My ideal family will be active, patient and use positive training methods to help me become a more refined pup. I think working with a trainer would be a fun way for us to bond and learn together. I am eager to learn and can't wait to show you how smart I am! If you have kids in the home, they will need to be over the age of 15 years, due to my jumpy/mouthy behaviors. I am about 3 years old and weigh 62 pounds.

"LAYLA" green eye strawberry blond Pitmix

ADOPTED!

Nov 2017

Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

here's my Mcas weblink
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My name is Layla and I make the best of every situation and I love to play! If you are looking for a fun, playful dog to add some joy to your life and help make you laugh, then look no further. I will bring endless fun and keep you entertained with my goofy antics. If you can keep up with me then I promise that we will have a life full of enjoyment with lots of great stories! I can be selective with my canine friends and will need to meet any potential dogs before I go home. I am about 3 years old and weigh 47 pounds.