MenuĪnimal_Nuisance_Complaint_Form_2.pdf (PDF, 166.51 KB) BirdsĬontact the Portland Audubon Society at (503) 292-0304.Adoption fees are reduced 50%. If the injury or sickness does not appear to be life threatening, call (503) 988-7387 during regular call center hours. The animal may feel threatened and bite out of fear and/or pain. Do not attempt to move the animal unless it is in danger of being hit by a vehicle. Stay near the animal until an officer arrives. If you cannot locate the owner and you feel the injury/illness is life threatening, call (503) 988-7387 to report an emergency. If possible, keep the animal protected from wet, wind and traffic. Also, Dove Lewis offers emergency vet care, learn more about operating hours and availability of these services. Owners are responsible for their own animals. If the sick or injured animal is yours, call your vet immediately. Sick or Injured Stray Animal If the animal is yours You must also remain with the removed pets in a safe location near the vehicle until Animal Services or law enforcement arrives. Multnomah County Animal Services or law enforcement must be notified of your emergency entry into the vehicle prior to or soon after the pets are removed.Citizens are legally permitted to enter a vehicle and remove pets or children in imminent danger of suffering harm if certain requirements are met, as per Oregon HB 2732.Animal Control Officers and municipal police departments will respond to assist you.Symptoms of heatstroke in dogs include excessive panting, glassy eyes, weakness, fast heart rate, drooling, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, and a body temperature over 104 F.Does the animal appear to exhibit any of the signs of heatstroke?.Is the vehicle in the shade or the sun?.Dispatchers will ask you about what you observe, and advise of next steps: If the owner is unwilling to comply, or you can’t immediately find the owner and you believe the animal’s life is in jeopardy, call (503) 988-7387 to report an emergency. Locate the animal’s owner if possible and have them rectify the situation. Temperatures in a car parked in the sun, even with cracked windows, can escalate to dangerous levels very quickly. If you see or hear about a pet in a hot car, it's important to respond immediately. If you are uncertain whether a situation is a case of abuse/neglect, it is better to call us before it is too late and animal control officers will help make the determination. We rely on members of the community to report when animals are being mistreated. Not providing for a pet's basic needs is considered neglect.
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