Chair Jessica Vega Pederson calls for a detailed review of Multnomah Co. Animal Services

The review will take place in three phases throughout a five-month period.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and the Multnomah County Animal Services Director Erin Grahek addressed animal neglect allegations in an online meeting Wednesday morning. 

Two county audits from 2016 and 2018 found that the shelter has a history of falling below the national standards for basic care. It cited things like staff not keeping kennels clean, or even feeding or giving fresh water to animals, or exercising them regularly. 

“There’s a commitment by me,” said Vega Pederson. “And there’s a commitment by the team in this new leadership

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