Animal Hoarding: Gresham vs Portland
How do animal hoarding rules compare between Gresham, OR and Portland, OR?
Gresham and Portland have similar restriction levels.
Gresham, OR
Multnomah County
Oregon prosecutes animal hoarding under ORS 167.325 through 167.333, with felony charges available when 11 or more animals are involved or domestic animals are neglected. The criminal framework applies in every county.
View full Gresham rules →Portland, OR
Multnomah County
The City of Portland contracts animal services to Multnomah County, so animal hoarding is regulated under Multnomah County Code (MCC) Chapter 13 and Oregon's animal-cruelty statutes. Keeping animals in unsanitary conditions or beyond the household's ability to care for them constitutes 'cruel mistreatment' under ORS 167.310-167.330, and the County Animal Services Director may impound animals and pursue criminal charges. Felony animal neglect applies under ORS 167.330 when 11 or more animals are kept in violation.
View full Portland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Gresham | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Felony threshold | 11+ animals neglected | - |
| Statute | ORS 167.325-167.333 | - |
| Possession ban | 5 years to life | - |
| Maximum penalty | Class C felony | - |
| Local Code | - | Multnomah County Code Ch. 13 (Animal Services) |
| State Cruelty Statutes | - | ORS 167.310-167.347 |
| Felony Threshold | - | 11+ animals in violation (ORS 167.330) |
| Enforcing Agency | - | Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) |
| Post-Conviction Ban | - | 5-15 yr possession prohibition (ORS 167.332) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Gresham FAQ
When does animal hoarding become a felony in Oregon?
Under ORS 167.333, neglecting 11 or more animals at once is a Class C felony. Aggravated abuse causing death or serious injury is also felonious under ORS 167.322.
Can a hoarder be banned from owning pets?
Yes. ORS 167.332 mandates that courts impose a possession ban for at least five years on first conviction and for life on subsequent convictions for animal neglect or abuse.
Portland FAQ
Who investigates animal hoarding in Portland?
Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is the lead agency under MCC Chapter 13, working with Portland Police and the Multnomah County District Attorney. The City of Portland does not run its own animal-control unit.
When does hoarding become a felony in Oregon?
ORS 167.330 makes animal neglect a Class C felony when 11 or more animals are kept in violation of minimum-care standards, or when the offender has prior animal-cruelty convictions.
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