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Multnomah County leaders review past animal shelter audits as reform plan inches ahead
Multnomah County commissioners on Tuesday scrutinized a compilation of years-old reports and audits of the county animal shelter, months after shelter overcrowding and mismanagement reached a boiling point.

Oregon Zoo black bear dies suddenly of cardiac arrest
In a press release, zoo leaders said the bear, named Takoda, went under cardiac arrest while under anesthesia. Staff performed CPR for more than 30 minutes, but they couldn’t revive him.
Rare wolverine sighting recorded near Portland
The wolverine was the first confirmed in western Oregon in more than 30 years.

Oregon kangaroo bill dies, but Nike says it will not use the animal’s leather
A bill that would ban the sale of items made from kangaroo leather in Oregon won’t move forward this year in Salem.

Pet stores couldn’t sell dogs or cats under bill moving forward in Oregon Legislature
Supporters say House Bill 2915 would make it harder for unscrupulous puppy mills to find a market for their product.

Eroded trust, pandemic pressures pave long road ahead for Multnomah County animal shelter
A deep distrust has festered among staff of Multnomah County Animal Services, making it vulnerable to buckling under immense pressure put on shelters nationwide during the pandemic.

Oregon Zoo awarded $2 million to help California condors
The conservation of a critically endangered bird species received a major funding boost.
Multnomah County temporarily stops taking in stray animals
The county animal shelter made the unprecedented decision to stop taking in stray and lost animals while dealing with capacity and staffing issues.

At this Oregon raptor center, birds of prey take flight again
Over the last 32 years, the Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene has taken in more than 7,200 birds that have been injured, orphaned or fallen ill. Many have since been released back into the wild.

North Cascades grizzly bear translocation study begins with virtual public meetings
Federal officials are again looking at bringing grizzly bears into the North Cascades. Now, officials want to hear from the public about what to consider this time around.