⚠️ 🐕 DOG OWNERS please share: 🚨Oregon Health Authority has issued a recreational use health advisory for algal blooms in the Willamette River. The affected area now runs from the Ross Island Bridge all the way downriver to the Wapato Bridge and Kelley Point Park. Also remember to be vigilant around all areas. If you find thick, brightly colored foam or scum at a lake, pond or river, don’t let your pet drink or swim in the water. 🐶 The advisory is especially serious for children and pets, who are more likely to be exposed to cyanotoxins in the water because of their size and how they play. Dogs can get extremely sick or even die within minutes to hours if they come into contact with these toxins. This can happen if they drink the water, lick their wet fur, or eat the slimy algae mats that float in the water or dry up on the shore. The symptoms of algae poisoning, water intoxication, and heat stroke can all look very similar. If your dog shows symptoms such as drooling, weakness, vomiting, staggering and convulsions after being in water with potential algal blooms, seek immediate veterinary care! Learn more about toxic algae bloom risks for children & dogs at: bit.ly/47saMbB #DogSafety #Pets #Dogs #ToxicAlgaeBloom #DoNotSwim #PDX #MultnomahCounty #Portland

🐶 Dogs Are Good For Your Health! Today is #NationalDogDay. Daisy is a lucky rescue dog who found a loving home with Cynthia, a 1st time dog owner. Multnomah County Animal Services ( @MultCoPets ) has reduced adoption fees until the end of August! multcopets.org/

**Multilingual Message** ➡️ (1/2) "Tips to stay warm at home" Learn more: multco.us/cold

UPDATE: Toxic Algae Alert | @OHAOregon’s health advisory for the Willamette River at Cathedral Park has been extended south to include Willamette Cove. Do not play or fish in the river and keep pets away. Ingesting the water can make you really sick. bit.ly/3dWvOp5