“Remember, a dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live one to swim upstream.” — W. C. Fields
MCAS has opted out of course-correction with diversionary propaganda. These are two recent examples of events described as “news” that distract attention away from their failure to help animals in their care at all. None involve animals.
Example 1:
“Fantastic newly wrapped transport vans, thanks to the incredible generosity of Friends of Multnomah County Shelter Animals, and our community!…”
“New Wheels, New Look: Thank You for Making Our Transport Vans Shine!”
Jul. 17, 2025
“We’re thrilled to announce that MCAS is sporting some fantastic newly wrapped transport vans, thanks to the incredible generosity of Friends of Multnomah County Shelter Animals, and our community!
Thank you for Making our Transport Vans Shine!”
MCAS provides the Friends of Multnomah County Shelter Animals with a wish list. MCAS singularly uses micro-chips in its restricted pet redemption efforts. Its pet redemption rate is the lowest in decades for many reasons. Microchips for those who cannot afford them were not on the list.
Example 2: Rare outreach events that do not include animals up for adoption or in need of foster care. This one features costumed pets! But not from MCAS.
Outreach Event: Wood Village Pumpkin Fest
Date and Time
Sat, Oct. 25, 2025
11:00 am –– 1:00 pmJoin us at the 10th Annual Wood Village Pumpkin Fest at Donald L. Robertson City Park. Pumpkin Fest is an art and cultural event featuring pumpkins, a pet costume contest, and a Trunk-Or-Treat!
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During Michael Oswald’s directorship adoption outreach events occurred every week with fewer managers, a smaller budget and a far greater intake that included cats, not just “cats in danger.” A significant number of MCAS adoptions occurred at weekly outreach events. Now even with fancy new vans MCAS cannot make it to the fair. It is a mile too far.
Gail O’Connell-Babcock