UPDATE: Susan Long Arraigned On Charges Of Animal Neglect -08/30/24

August 30, 2024

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt today announced that Susan Long, 51, has been arraigned on charges of animal neglect in relation to Tuesday’s seizure of 13 dogs and 2 cats from a residence in the Lents neighborhood. After a review of the evidence, Long was charged with 15 counts of felony Animal Neglect in the Second Degree and was arraigned this morning on those charges.

Case Facts

Over the past several months, Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) received a number of calls regarding Long’s home, citing concerns for the animals in her care. After a conversation with a worried neighbor and a review of photos submitted to MCAS, a prosecutor with MAAP initiated the process to obtain a warrant to seize the animals. This warrant was executed on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, when 15 animals in total were rescued from the home. All seized animals are safely housed within MCAS and The Oregon Humane Society. 

Long is presently prohibited from being in possession of any animals. She has only been charged with a crime at this time and is innocent unless and until proven guilty.

 

*Original Message (8/27/2024)*

Neglected Animals Seized by Law Enforcement from House in East Portland

August 27, 2024

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt today announced that 13 dogs and 2 cats were seized from a home in the Lents neighborhood of East Portland. Working closely with PPB’s East Precinct Neighborhood Response Team (NRT), prosecutors with the MCDA Access Attorney Program (MAAP) responded to multiple complaints of malnourished animals and hazardous living conditions. A warrant to seize the animals was signed and executed today, in collaboration with Multnomah County Animal Services and The Oregon Humane Society. 

As further investigation is underway, any members of the community with additional information are encouraged to reach out to PPB or email damailbox@mcda.us using the subject line Lents Animal Neglect Concerns. 

MCDA thanks the East Neighborhood Response Team, Multnomah County Animal Services, the Oregon Humane Society, and the concerned citizens who saved the lives of many animals today. 

 

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