Animal Services Audit

Learn why Multnomah County Animal Services should make improvements to protect human and animal health and safety, record keeping and data quality, and planning and performance measurement.

This website is the Multnomah County Auditor's Office's report on our audit of Multnomah County Animal Services.

Recommendations, Scope, and Methodology

Overview of Findings

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About Animal Services

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Recommendations for Animal Services

Improve record keeping and data quality

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Improve operations to protect human health and safety

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Improve planning and performance measurement

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Improve training

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Increase shelter staffing to improve animal care

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Improve animal housing and capacity

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Provide daily animal enrichment

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Institute daily shelter rounds

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Last reviewed March 1, 2022