A date with a dog: New Multnomah County program gives shelter pups a break from kennel life

The program gives community members a chance to take shelter dogs on daylong outings, offering the pups a break from kennel life, and potentially helping them find forever homes Shelter dogs are getting a chance to trade kennel time for adventure through a new Multnomah County program that lets community members take them out for a day. Multnomah County Animal Services launched Pawsport Adventure on Thursday, Nov. 12, giving approved participants the opportunity to take a shelter dog on a daylong outing. The goal is to help dogs socialize, get exercise and decompress outside the shelter while connecting with potential adopters. The program grew out of a volunteer pilot that saw seven dogs participate in field trips. Three of those dogs have since been adopted. MCAS hopes the outings will not only give dogs a break from kennel life but also provide valuable insight into their personalities and behavior outside the shelter, helping staff find the right matches with adoptive families.

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