Nearly 120 cats, dogs seized from NE Portland facility after complaints of possible abuse, neglect

a cattery with a person

Nearly 120 cats and dogs were seized from a Northeast Portland animal rescue and boarding facility Aug. 11, 2020. They were taken into the care of Multnomah County Animal Services. An agency cattery is pictured in this 2006 file photo.Michael Rubenstein/File

Nearly 120 cats and dogs were seized from a Northeast Portland animal rescue and boarding facility Tuesday, officials say.

Authorities served a search warrant at Woofin Palooza’s 82nd Avenue facility after receiving complaints alleging possible animal abuse or neglect.

The 65 cats and 52 dogs that were seized were taken into the care of Multnomah County Animal Services. Several of them were receiving unspecified treatment Tuesday.

An investigation continues, and the case has been referred to Multnomah County prosecutors.

Woofin Palooza bills itself as an animal rescue, doggie daycare and boarding facility that “partners with shelters facing extraordinary challenges” like severe overcrowding.

No additional information about the allegations against the facility has been released.

Authorities urge anyone who has animals in care of Woofin Palooza or information relevant to the investigation to call 503-988-7387.

-- Jim Ryan; jryan@oregonian.com; 503-221-8005; @Jimryan015

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