Animal Services Advisory Committee
The Next ASAC Meeting is Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Created
Mo. Co. Code Section 5-105
Purpose
The purpose of the Montgomery County Animal Services Advisory Committee is to, in partnership with the Office of Animal Services, advise the County Council and the County Executive on issues pertaining to animal care and welfare, animal rescue, animal fostering and adoption, control of the animal population, animal bite prevention, zoonotic disease transmission, educating the public on safely coexisting with wildlife, best practices for animal shelters now and in the future, recruiting volunteers, and any other issues related to the operation of the County's Office of Animal Services (OAS).
Membership
The Committee has 11 voting members and 3 ex-officio non-voting members. View Council Bill 37-21 to learn about the composition, terms and duties of the ASAC committee members.
Committee Members
Appointed Members |
Ex Officio Non-Voting Members |
|---|---|
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Kimberly Haden
meowmail.fmca@gmail.com ASAC Position: Non-profit organization that provides animal fostering services in the County |
Caroline Hairfield, Executive Director Office of Animal Services Caroline.Hairfield@montgomerycountymd.gov |
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Position Vacant
Representing an animal rescue organization in the County |
Dr. Gregory Lawrence, Chief Veterinarian Office of Animal Services Gregory.Lawrence@montgomerycountymd.gov |
| Position Vacant Licensed veterinarian with pet and wildlife experience |
Bonnie White, Business Operations Manager Office of Animal Services Bonnie.White@montgomerycountymd.gov |
| Victoria Thomas, Vice Chair vickipthomas@gmail.com Representing Montgomery County Cat Coalition (MCCC) |
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| Sandra Yuen sandy.moco.asac@gmail.com Recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers |
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| Jennifer Hughes amica1234@yahoo.com Representing Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW) |
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| Position Vacant Representing Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA) - or similar organization |
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| Jan Armstrong jannerl2011@gmail.com Public Member who lives or works in the County |
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| Melissa Rubin, Chair melissarub@gmail.com Public Member who lives or works in the County |
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| Elizabeth Mullen doglatinbeth@gmail.com Expertise in animal or pet behavior |
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| Maureen Smith msmith@scwc.org Representing Second Chance Wildlife Center (SCWC) |
Meeting Information
Currently, the Animal Services Advisory Committee meets monthly in-person, in Derwood, MD or virtually via Teams at the following link: Teams Link
Meeting agenda documents are listed below.
Meeting Schedule
- September 28, 2023
- October 5, 2023 - Meeting Cancelled
- November 9, 2023
- December 2023 - Meeting Cancelled
- January 4, 2024
- February 1, 2024
- February 12, 2024
- March 7, 2024
- April 4, 2024
- May 2, 2024 - Meeting Cancelled
- June 6, 2024
- August 1, 2024
- September 5, 2024
- November 7, 2024
- December 5, 2024
- January 2, 2025
- February 6, 2025 - Meeting Cancelled
- March 6, 2025
- April 3, 2025
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- May 1, 2025
- June 5, 2025
- August 7, 2025
- September 4, 2025
- October 2, 2025
- November 6, 2025
- December 4, 2025
Meeting Agendas
2025 Agendas
2024 Agendas
- January 4, 2024
- February 1, 2024
- March 7, 2024
- April 4, 2024
- June 6, 2024
- August 1, 2024
- September 5, 2024
- November 7, 2024
- December 5, 2024.
2023 Agendas
- April 12, 2023
- March 2, 2023
- February 2, 2023
- January 12, 2023
- May 4, 2023
- June 1, 2023
- August 3, 2023
- September 28, 2023
- November 9, 2023
2022 Agendas
Sub-Committees
Animal Services Group
Members: Sandra Yuen - Chair, Jennifer Hughes, Linda McMakin, Sandra Yuen, Stephanie Arrington, OAS Staff – Spencer Kelly & Faith Koleszar
- Volunteers and volunteering
- Surrendering Animals and Surrendering Prevention
- Foster Program
- Animal Care
- Adoption Policies
- Partnerships
Field Services and Community Cats Group
Members: Victoria Thomas - Chair, Maureen Smith, Melissa Rubin, Kim Haden, OAS Staff – Maria Anselmo & Thomas Ingle or Jeanette Wright
- Field Services
- Animal Cruelty
- Community Outreach and Education, including Wildlife related issues
- Community Cats & Others Cat issues
Veterinary Working Group
Members: Dr. Roxanne Borrok - Chair, Jan Maria Armstrong, Beth Mullen, OAS Staff – Dr. Lawrence & Katy Winston
- Low Cost/Free Spay and Neuter for Community
- Low Cost/Free Wellness Exams for Community
- Training and Behavior Wellness
- Animal Care
Contact
Patricia (Trish) Ranshaw
Office Services Coordinator
Office of Animal Services
Phone: 240-773-5931
Email: patricia.ranshaw@montgomerycountymd.gov