The public had the opportunity to meet newly appointed Animal Care and Control Director Missy Mosby at an open house on Thursday.

Attendees also got to see changes underway there.

Animal control used to be coordinated with other city departments, but now it is its own entity.

One change is the desire to keep pets in families.

Hereafter, they will ask why a person is surrendering their pet, and will recommend resources to help them keep the pet.

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