Stories tagged with "shelter director"

Muncie is in a fix over unwanted pets by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — The decision to stop accepting unwanted pets at the Muncie Animal Shelter has left the city in a quandary. Many unwanted pets turned away by the animal shelter... – Feb 02, 2010 at 12:00 AM in News

What happened to bring about ouster of animal control chief? by Heather Gillers

Some say plans jeopardized public safety, while others say changes emphasizing animal welfare may have been too much too soon for his bosses. Nine months ago, Indianapolis hired a... – Oct 06, 2009 at 7:58 AM in Marion County

Ballard cans head of animal-control board by Heather Gillers

Administrator let go thinks embattled director of shelter might be next to be pushed out Animal Care and Control Advisory Board Chairman Warren Patitz was removed from his post... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:17 PM in Marion County

Supporters rally to back animal control chief by Heather Gillers

Embattled animal shelter director Douglas Rae received a show of support on Monument Circle on Wednesday, from both his two-legged and four-legged friends. The lunchtime... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM in Marion County

IMPD reports 13 percent increase in domestic violence calls by Will Higgins

As IMPD sees rise, shelters struggle with drop in funding A growing number of women in Indianapolis are being beaten by their husbands or boyfriends, just as agencies that try to... – Jun 08, 2009 at 1:39 AM in Marion County

Can pit bulls be saved? by Heather Gillers

Indianapolis' new Animal Care and Control chief wants to try. It won't be easy. Pit bull bites in the city are at a record high, and of 3,000 pit bulls in animal care here last... – Feb 01, 2009 at 2:03 AM in Communities

City animal shelter to get new director by indystar

Officials will name Animal Care and Control’s new top dog this morning.Public Safety Director Scott Newman will introduce the shelter’s new director.On Thursday, a... – Dec 15, 2008 at 10:30 AM in News

Jordanian drama takes top prize by Christopher Lloyd

“Captain Abu Raed,” a Jordanian drama about a janitor who pretends to be an airline pilot, took the top prize at the 2008 Heartland Film Festival on Saturday... – Oct 19, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities