From: Ellen Rogalin, Clackamas Co. Department of Transportation & Development, 503-742-4274, ellenrog@co.clackamas.or.us

07-20-10

Clackamas County Dog Services, which has one of the highest save rates for dogs of any shelter in the country, is now putting that expertise toward helping some needy cats.

With regional partner shelters providing supplies and equipment, the Dog Shelter is now housing and showcasing five cats/kittens each from the Oregon Humane Society and Multnomah County Animal Services.  This frees up much-needed space at the other two shelters, and gives Clackamas County residents the chance to see and adopt cats in their own community.

“We’re happy to be able to help our regional partners this way and, we hope, save a few lives‚” said Clackamas County Dog Services Manager Diana Hallmark.  “The Oregon Humane Society and Multnomah County have been excellent community partners for us many times in the past, we are happy to help our them and the community.

Cat adoption fees are:

• Kittens under 6 months old                   $55
• Cats 6 months to 5 years old                 $35
• Over 5 years old                                   $25
• Second cat at time of adoption  $10

Multnomah County residents who adopt the cats must also pay for their county cat license.  All cats are altered, microchipped and have their first vaccinations. 

“While dogs are our primary concern. We can’t ignore the fact that cats die in greater numbers in animal shelters than any other species, ”said Hallmark.  “So we’re teaming up with OHS and our friends in Multnomah County to help cats find homes in Clackamas County.”

Hallmark added that the Dog Shelter’s focus continues to be on dogs and the shelter will not accept cats from the public.