Animal Services Advisory Committee

The Next Meeting is Thursday, December 4th, 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
Katie Burbage [email protected] ASAC Position: Non-profit organization that provides animal fostering services in the County	Caroline Hairfield, Executive Director Office of Animal Services [email protected]
Georgia B. Dodson [email protected] Representing an animal rescue organization in the County	Dr. Gregory Lawrence, Chief Veterinarian Office of Animal Services [email protected]
Di. Amjad Chaudhry [email protected] Licensed veterinarian with pet and wildlife experience	Bonnie White, Business Operations Manager Office of Animal Services [email protected]
Victoria Thomas, Vice Chair [email protected] Representing Montgomery County Cat Coalition (MCCC)
Sandra Yuen [email protected] Recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers
Jennifer Hughes, Acting Chair [email protected] Representing Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW)
Position Vacant Representing Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA) - or similar organization
Jan Armstrong [email protected] Public Member who lives or works in the County
Judith Vaughan-Prather [email protected] Public Member who lives or works in the County
Elizabeth Mullen [email protected] Expertise in animal or pet behavior
Maureen Smith [email protected] 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
May 1, 2025 - Meeting Cancelled
May 8, 2025
June 5, 2025
August 7, 2025
September 4, 2025
October 2, 2025 - Meeting rescheduled to 10/9
October 9, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 4, 2025
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Meeting Agendas

2025 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

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

Resources

Contact

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