The Galveston Daily News
Staff Reports
Published 05/26/04

La Marque — The Galveston County Health District announced Tuesday the appointment of a new manager of Animal Services.

Michele Reynolds previously served as the executive director of the Humane Society of Southeast Texas in Beaumont and is on the board of the Second Chance Pets All-Breed Animal Rescue, officials said.

“I want to work closely with local veterinarians and animal rescue agencies to establish a program promoting the spaying and neutering of animals prior to adoption,” she said.

She would also like to see the Joe Vickery Animal Shelter in Texas City open for adoptions on Saturdays as well as staying open late during one weekday evening.

“We are striving to increase the number of animals at the shelter that are placed in loving homes in need of loving pets,” Reynolds said.

Ronnie Schultz, director of environmental health programs at the district, said Reynolds’ hiring was part of a strategic plan to improve animal services.

Also in the effort to improve animal services, a new task force is being formed that will review the operations of the Animal Services Advisory Committee in addition to animal services in general, officials said.

“We look forward to Michele working closely with the new committee to bring about some very positive changes,” Schultz said.

For More Information Contact:
Kurt Koopmann
Public Information Officer
Galveston County Health District
(409) 938-2211
kkoopman@gchd.org

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