About the Department of Community Services

The mission of DCS is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard.

A woman in a pink hoodie snuggles three tiny kittens to her face.
Animal Services is one of the essential programs provided throughout Multnomah County by the Department of Community Services.
DCS delivers a number of essential services throughout Multnomah County. Our mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard.

Margi Bradway, Director
margi.bradway@multco.us

Administrative Offices
1600 SE 190th Ave
Portland OR 97233
503.988.5000 | 503.988.3048 fax

Complaints
How to make a complaint

What We Do

How We Do It

Mission, Vision and Values
The common basis of operations for the divisions within the Department of Community Services

Last reviewed December 2, 2024