A fluffy brown and white tabby cat with green eyes sitting on a wicker basket against a white background.
A fluffy brown and white tabby cat with green eyes sitting on a wicker basket against a white background.

We are the Friends of Multnomah County Shelter Animals

Friends is the nonprofit partner of Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS). We supplement county funding to provide care, enrichment, and pathways to new homes for shelter animals.

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Every gift stays right here in our community

When you give to Friends, your donation stays right here in Multnomah County, helping homeless, lost, and injured animals in our own community. Your support allows us to strengthen animal welfare across the county, impacting thousands of animals every year.

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A playful black and white dog laying on green grass, smiling with its mouth open.
A playful black and white dog laying on green grass, smiling with its mouth open.
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Close-up of a black cat with green eyes, looking directly at the camera.
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Close-up of a happy small tan dog with a black collar, smiling with an open mouth, in front of a light background.

We fund the things that don't make headlines, but do change lives.

Martingale collars & 6 foot leashes

Sent home with every adopted dog to help start them off on the right paw.

Dog playgroup gazebos

Giving pups a place to play, socialize, and de-stress — rain or shine.

Foster kitten supplies

Providing canned food, warming pads, and powdered kitten during kitten season.

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A dark-haired woman in a floral dress standing outdoors with pink and white flowers in the background.

“Their provision of high-quality gear for our adopted dogs and life-saving supplies for our foster kittens directly improves the welfare of the animals in our care. We are incredibly thankful for their partnership and for the generosity of the community that makes this work possible.”

Erin Grahek
Former Director, Multnomah County Shelter Animals

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Abstract design with a large beige shape and a smaller black shape in the top left corner.