Animal Services Advisory Committee

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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
Kimberly Haden
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ASAC Position: Non-profit organization that provides
animal fostering services in the County
 Caroline Hairfield, Executive Director
Office of Animal Services
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Position Vacant

Representing an animal rescue organization in the County
 Dr. Gregory Lawrence, Chief Veterinarian
Office of Animal Services
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Position Vacant

Licensed veterinarian with pet and wildlife experience		 Bonnie White, Business Operations Manager
Office of Animal Services
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Victoria Thomas, Vice Chair
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Representing Montgomery County Cat Coalition (MCCC)		  
Sandra Yuen
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Recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers		  
Jennifer Hughes
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Representing Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW)		  
Position Vacant

Representing Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA) - or similar organization		  
Jan Armstrong
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Public Member who lives or works in the County		  
Melissa Rubin, Chair
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Public Member who lives or works in the County		  
Elizabeth Mullen
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Expertise in animal or pet behavior		  
Maureen Smith
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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

Meeting Agendas

​2024 Agendas

2023 Agendas

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 

  1. Volunteers and volunteering
  2. Surrendering Animals and Surrendering Prevention
  3. Foster Program
  4. Animal Care
  5. Adoption Policies
  6. 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 

  1. Field Services
  2. Animal Cruelty
  3. Community Outreach and Education, including Wildlife related issues
  4. Community Cats & Others Cat issues

Veterinary Working Group

Members: Dr. Roxanne Borrok - Chair, Jan Maria Armstrong, Beth Mullen, OAS Staff – Dr. Lawrence & Katy Winston 

  1. Low Cost/Free Spay and Neuter for Community
  2. Low Cost/Free Wellness Exams for Community
  3. Training and Behavior Wellness
  4. Animal Care 

Contact

Patricia (Trish) Ranshaw
Office Services Coordinator
Office of Animal Services
Phone: 240-773-5931
Email: [email protected]