Director - Karen Hill Shepard, D.V.M. Karen pursued a career in veterinary medicine because of her passion for animals. Until accepting the position as Director of Huntsville Animal Services in the fall of 2002, Karen practiced small animal medicine and surgery. She joined the City of Huntsville Animal Service’s team in the fall of 2002. Growing, progressing and evolving are the goals of the department. Pet overpopulation and irresponsible pet owners continue to cause the department’s jobs to be much harder, especially the emotional component. Karen’s current children are Thistle, a 11 year old Standard Poodle and a pride of housecat, Lotus, Daisy, Kudzu, and Walrus and a small herd of horses. Please help us by being a responsible pet owner and encouraging your friends and neighbors to do the same. Together we can make a difference in Madison County.
Center Supervisor - Mike Taylor Mike has been with the City of Huntsville since 1980. He has served the department as a Animal Control Officer, a Field Officer Supervisor and currently as the Center Supervisor. With the help of his supervisor team and co-workers, Mike ensures the department facility and all staff operate effectively and efficiently.
Field Officer Supervisor – Virgie Graham
Animal Care Supervisor - Todd Osborne
Humane Educator - Jeremy Eslick
Secretary - Emily Rosenkrans
Animal Shelter Attendants Josh Medlen Johnny Hillis Thomas Elkins Jolene Higgins Jackie O’Connor Debbie Madaris Mariam Ross
1st Shift Officers Tim Reeder Anthony Yates George Jones Mike Boyd
1st Shift Dispatcher – Shirley Donhardt
Clerks Sandy Hughes Sunn Hayward Faedra Horton
2nd Shift Officers Clanzelle Moore Yvette Parker Lewis Brown Will Roberson
