Marion County Dog Services

07/25/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our kennels will be closed for adoption this Thursday, 7/25 and Saturday, 7/27. We will still be conducting adoptions by appointment. Please fill out an adoption questionnaire at mcdogs.net to begin the process.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!
-The MCDS team

07/23/2024

Thank you to West Salem Dog Grooming for grooming Sasha today! She is looking and feeling fabulous!

Sasha is a delightful 6-year-old female Husky looking for her forever home! She’s a social butterfly who adores attention from people—head scratches and belly rubs are her favorite! She gets along well with other dogs and is quite tolerant of their company.

One of Sasha’s passions in life is snacks—she’s a big fan! Whether it's biscuits, jerky, or anything tasty, count her in! She also enjoys exploring and going for walks, especially when she has a loving human by her side.

If you're looking for a loyal companion who loves snacks as much as she loves people, look no further!

View Sasha’s adoption profile here:

https://marioncountypets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/animalDetails.asp?s=adoption&searchTypeId=4&animalType=94%2C2%2C2%2C15%2C3%2C3%2C16%2C15%2C16&find%2Dsubmitbtn=Find+Animals&pagesize=16&task=view&tpage=2&searchType=4&animalid=70882

If you’d like to meet Sasha, come to our walk-in adoption hours. Our kennels are open to the public on Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 10am-3pm. You may also submit an adoption questionnaire (visit McDogs.net) to schedule an appointment to meet with Sasha!

07/11/2024

Visit Marion County Dog Services at the Marion County Fair tomorrow, Thursday, July 11th-Sunday, July 14th!

Meet adoptable dogs and learn more about us! Volunteers and staff will be on-site to answer questions and introduce you to adoptable dogs!

🎉 Get excited! Tomorrow is the big day—the Marion County Fair starts! 🎡 It's your last chance to get tickets online and skip the lines at the ticket booth. Don't miss out on all the fun—we can't wait to see you there! 🎟️✨🎡🍔

Get your tickets now and get ready for a weekend of excitement and entertainment! https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/zp9krpoj5v/marion-county-fair

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07/04/2024

Please note: Marion County Dog Services will be closed tomorrow, July 4th for the holiday. Staff and volunteers will be on-site to care for the dogs, but we will be closed to the public.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

We will reopen at 12pm Friday, July 5th. If you have lost or found a dog in Marion County, please call us at 503-566-6988.

07/03/2024

Today, we're sharing some tips on what to do if you find a lost dog. Remember, never put yourself in harms way when dealing with a stray animal, and use caution when approaching stray animals. If you can safely contain a stray dog, see the tips below to help reunite the dog with his or her owner.

Visit mcdogs.net to view postings of lost and found dogs.

06/29/2024

Watch the video below for tips on keeping your pets safe during fireworks displays! If you lose a dog or find a dog, please call 503-566-6988.

06/29/2024

🚨FEATURE FRIDAY!🚨

We recently received an update on Sparky (formerly Banjo), a 4-year-old Border Collie mix who was adopted from MCDS back in February. Sparky is doing amazingly well in his new home. He has a very loving family, and he gets to join them on all kinds of adventures, as you can see here!

Prior to being adopted, Sparky spent two months in a caring foster home. His foster family worked on basic obedience training using positive reinforcement, gave him a break from the shelter environment and a comfy bed to sleep in, and spent lots of time playing fetch-one of his favorite activities!

We rely on our dedicated foster volunteers to help care for our dogs while they wait for their adoptive homes. MCDS provides all food, supplies, vaccines, medical care, and advice and support to our foster families. All dogs are microchipped prior going to foster, and we provide tags with a phone number that can be contacted 24/7 for emergency support and in case a foster dog goes missing. If you’re interested in fostering, please visit: https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/foster.aspx

We are in need of foster families to help us during the busy 4th of July holiday, so please consider applying to foster today!

If you are interested in being a part of a story like Sparky’s, check out our adoption page: https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/adoptinfo.aspx

Or, if adoption isn’t right for you, consider becoming a part of our amazing team of volunteers!
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/dogvolunteer.aspx

06/28/2024

See below for some helpful tips on keeping your dogs safe and sound during the Fourth of July. If you lose a dog, or find a stray in Marion County, please call us at 503-566-6988. Visit mcdogs.net to see all lost and found dog postings.

06/27/2024

The Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of the year for our team at Marion County Dog Services. Throughout the next week, we'll be sharing tips on keeping your dogs safe, healthy and at home during the holiday.

Please make sure the information on your pet's microchip is up to date! Stray dogs can be scanned for microchips for free at any vet clinic or shelter, and having up to date information often means that your dog can get home safely without ever having to come to the shelter!

06/22/2024

🚨FEATURE FRIDAY!🚨

Today we’re featuring Samson, who was adopted from MCDS two years ago. Samson is doing fantastic in his adoptive home. He was a long-term resident at the shelter, and his adopted reports that he is happy, healthy, and well trained. We’re so happy that this dapper gentleman found the perfect home!

We love seeing our past residents living their best life and sharing success stories. If you have an MCDS alum that you would like to showcase, send a message our way! Please include some pictures of your furry friend and a blurb about life outside of the shelter. Please send messages to our Facebook direct messages or email our team at [email protected].

If you are interested in being a part of a story like Samson’s, check out our adoption page:
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/adoptinfo.aspx

Or, if adoption isn’t right for you, consider becoming a part of our amazing team of volunteers!
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/dogvolunteer.aspx

06/21/2024

Meet adoptable Azra, a stunning 3-year-old Husky who’s ready to find his forever home! This handsome guy just had a grooming appointment at West Salem Dog Grooming , and he's looking more fabulous than ever. Azra is a showstopper!

Azra is full of energy and loves to play. He gets along well with other dogs in playgroups here at the shelter. Whether it's going for a run, playing fetch, or just snuggling up on the couch, Azra is always ready for adventure.

If you’re looking for a loyal and loving companion, Azra is the one for you! Come meet him and see for yourself just how special he is. Visit our shelter on Saturday between 11am-3pm, and walk through our kennels and meet Azra, or fill out an application on mcdogs.net to set up an appointment to meet Azra.

Thank you to West Salem Dog Grooming for grooming Azra! We are so grateful! If you're looking for grooming services for your pup, please reach out to their awesome team at 503-581-1529.

06/18/2024

Our shelter will be closed tomorrow, June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday. Staff and volunteers will be on-site to care for the dogs. Marion County Dog Services will reopen at noon on Thursday June 20th. We will also be open for adoptions this day-come in and meet adoptable dogs! View all dogs in advance at mcdogs.net.

06/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who visited the shelter for our adoption event last Saturday, June 8th! The event was a success, and 12 dogs are now in their adoptive homes as a result of the event! We are so grateful to everyone who visited the shelter, met our adoptable dogs, and supported our team throughout a busy and successful event. Thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers, as well as our supportive community.

As a reminder, our kennels are now open for walk-through adoptions every Saturday from 11am-3pm. Please visit our shelter, meet our adoptable dogs, and learn more about what we do!

Each adoption fee includes basic vaccines, microchip placement and registration, spay/neuter surgery, and a gift bag with supplies to help set you and your new pup up for success! All adoptable dogs are listed at mcdogs.net.

06/15/2024

🚨FEATURE FRIDAY!🚨

We received a recent adoption update from MCDS alum Riley, formerly Ireland! Riley was adopted from us a few weeks ago. Riley entered the shelter as a stray in March, and spent a few months looking for her forever home. We are so happy to hear that she has settled in to her new home! Riley enjoys playtime in her new backyard, and loves to play fetch. She also loves snuggling up. Thank you to her adopter for sharing this update!

We love seeing our past residents living their best life and sharing success stories. If you have an MCDS alum that you would like to showcase, send a message our way! Please include some pictures of your furry friend and a blurb about life outside of the shelter. Please send messages to our Facebook direct messages or email our team at [email protected].

If you are interested in being a part of a story like Riley’s, check out our adoption page:
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/adoptinfo.aspx

Or, if adoption isn’t right for you, consider becoming a part of our amazing team of volunteers!
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/dogvolunteer.aspx

06/06/2024

06/06/2024

06/04/2024

We have an exciting announcement!

Starting this Saturday, MCDS will be open for walk-through adoptions from 11am-3pm every Saturday.

Adoption fees for dogs over 6 months and over 25 pounds will be just $25 on Saturday June 8th!

Walk through our kennels, meet adoptable dogs, and learn more about our shelter!

If you'd like a sneak peek, visit mcdogs.net to view all adoptable dogs.

05/27/2024

Please note: MCDS will be closed tomorrow, Monday May 27th for the Memorial Day holiday. Staff and volunteers will be on-site to care for the dogs. We will reopen at 12pm on Tuesday, May 28th. Have a safe and happy holiday!
-The MCDS Team

05/20/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Marion County Dog Services will be closed today, Monday May 20th. We plan to reopen at noon, tomorrow Tuesday, May 21st.

Thank you!
-The MCDS Team

05/16/2024

Hi!! I’m Jasmine, and I am a 2 year old female Pitbull mix. While I am a bit shy when I meet people for the first time, I promise to impress once I warm up!! I would absolutely LOVE for someone to throw the ball with me or continue working on my tricks (don’t worry, I already know basic commands), I just ask that I meet any potential canine or human siblings before making it official. I am ready to be someone’s best friend… will you help me find my furever home?

For more information about Jasmine, visit her adoption page:
https://marioncountypets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/animalDetails.asp?s=adoption&searchTypeId=4&animalType=94%2C2%2C2%2C15%2C3%2C3%2C16%2C15%2C16&find%2Dsubmitbtn=Find+Animals&pagesize=16&task=view&tpage=1&searchType=4&animalid=70581

05/10/2024

Oh hey there, I’m Shantee, and I’m a 10 month old female Lab/Pitbull mix! I’m an active young pup, and I would love to go home with someone who will take me on adventures and help me blossom into the amazing dog that I am destined to be. I would prefer a house without young kids, but I am happy to meet any potential pup siblings before I go home. I am staying with an amazing foster family right now, but I am ready to find my furever home! Can you help me?

For more information about Shantee, visit her adoption page:
https://marioncountypets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/animalDetails.asp?s=adoption&searchTypeId=4&animalType=3%2C16&find%2Dsubmitbtn=Find+Animals&pagesize=16&task=view&tpage=1&searchType=4&animalid=70464

05/07/2024

Hey there everyone, I’m Remy, and I’m a 1 and a ½ year old female Lab! Like a lot of dogs of my breed, I love everyone and I am eager to please!! I especially love to play fetch, but I’m also perfectly happy snuggling up on the couch. I am currently living with an amazing foster family, but I am excited to find my furever home. Can you help me?

For my information about Remy, check out her adoption page:
https://marioncountypets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/animalDetails.asp?task=search&s=adoption&animalType=94%2C2%2C2%2C15%2C3%2C3%2C16%2C15%2C16&find%2Dsubmitbtn=Find+Animals&tpage=1&searchType=4&animalid=70685

05/04/2024

Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, our main lobby will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th. Staff will be on-site to process licensing, intake stray dogs, and care for the dogs. If you are visiting the shelter tomorrow, please enter through the door labeled "Lost Dogs Only". If you have lost a dog or found a dog, please call us at 503-566-6966.

Thank you!
-The MCDS Team

05/03/2024

🚨FEATURE FRIDAY!🚨

Here is a sneak peak of our Dog Days Out Program! This program allows volunteers to give the dogs a break from the shelter environment and have some fun out and about! Not only does it give dogs some time out of the shelter, but it also gives us a chance to assess their behavior in the real world and take some super cute pics (as you can see below)!

If you are interested in being a hero for these pups, see the volunteer link below!
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/dogvolunteer.aspx

05/02/2024

Oh hi there! I’m Faye, and I am a 9 month old Pitbull mix. I am an active young pup who loves to romp around in the yard. I also LOVE belly rubs. So anyone who wants to hang out with me and take me on some adventures sounds great to me! I would like to meet any dogs or kids before going home, but I would like to steer clear of felines or other small furry critters. Can you help me find my furever home?

For more information about Faye, visit our adoption page:

https://marioncountypets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/animalDetails.asp?task=search&s=adoption&animalType=94%2C2%2C2%2C15%2C3%2C3%2C16%2C15%2C16&find%2Dsubmitbtn=Find+Animals&tpage=1&searchType=4&animalid=70544

04/27/2024

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we want to feature the amazing volunteers that help our furry friends here at MCDS every day! From doing the laundry to walking the dogs to assisting play groups, volunteers make the shelter a loving home for all of our dogs waiting to reunite with their family or find a new furever home. Here are just a few pics from our awesome team!

If you are interested in helping out at MCDS, visit our volunteer page below!!
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/dogvolunteer.aspx

04/25/2024

Hi everyone, I’m Oliver, and I’m a 1 year old Australian Shepherd mix! My favorite activities include romping around with my furry friends in playgroups, finding sticks in the yard, and standing between people’s legs to ask for bum scratches! I am still a young pup, so I would love to go home with someone who will match my activity levels. While I get along great with the dogs at MCDS, I would like to meet any future dog or human siblings before making any final decisions. Can you help me find my furever home?

For more information about Oliver, visit our adoption page:
https://marioncountypets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/animalDetails.asp?s=adoption&searchTypeId=4&animalType=94%2C2%2C2%2C15%2C3%2C3%2C16%2C15%2C16&find%2Dsubmitbtn=Find+Animals&pagesize=16&task=view&tpage=1&searchType=4&animalid=70625

04/23/2024

Hey everyone, I’m Twizzler, and I am a 4 year old male lab mix! My friends at the shelter describe me as “quirky”... whatever that means… I love running around in the yard and going on walks, so I am hoping to go home with someone who will match my activity level. I am super excited to find a family, I just ask that I meet any potential dog or human siblings before going home. Can you help me find my furever home?

For more information about Twizzler, visit our adoption page:
https://marioncountypets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/animalDetails.asp?task=search&s=adoption&animalType=94%2C2%2C2%2C15%2C3%2C3%2C16%2C15%2C16&find%2Dsubmitbtn=Find+Animals&tpage=1&searchType=4&animalid=70356

04/20/2024

🚨FEATURE FRIDAY!🚨

This week we heard from MCDS Alum, Larry! Larry was adopted from us back in December, and we are so happy that he is thriving in he furever home! His family says that he is a classic escape artist husk, but he hasn’t been too devious in the last month… maybe he realized that this is just where he wants to be.

We love seeing our past residents living their best life and sharing success stories like Larry’s. If you have an MCDS Alum that you would like to showcase, send a message our way! Please include some pictures of your furry friend and a blurb about life outside of the shelter. Direct messages to our Facebook direct messages or email our team at [email protected].

If you are interested in being a part of a story like Larry’s, check out our adoption page:
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/adoptinfo.aspx

Or, if adoption isn’t right for you, consider becoming a part of our amazing team of volunteers!
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CS/DogServices/Pages/dogvolunteer.aspx

04/19/2024

Hi there, I’m Ralph, and I’m a 4 year old male German Shepard mix! I have been here at MCDS for quite a while, but I’m not sure why… My friends here at the shelter tell me that I am a playgroup star because of how much I love to play with my furry friends. If i’m not romping around with my pals, I love playing fetch and snuggling. I would do great in a home with older kids and other pups (after meeting them first, of course), but I am not too keen on feline friends. Can you help me find my furever home?

For more information about Ralph, visit our adoption page:
https://marioncountypets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/animalDetails.asp?task=search&s=adoption&animalType=94%2C2%2C2%2C15%2C3%2C3%2C16%2C15%2C16&find%2Dsubmitbtn=Find+Animals&tpage=1&searchType=4&animalid=70187