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~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 1:01pm  
New MCAS Director Settles In
 
Look for plenty of changes for the better at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter (MCAS) as Dr. Todd Hayden takes over as director of the sanctuary serving nearly 20,000 animals each year.
 
Hayden, a licensed veterinarian, Marine Corps veteran and businessman was appointed as director of MCAS March 15 by Precinct 4 Commissioner Jim Clark who has oversight responsibility for the facility.
 
"Dr. Hayden has a great deal of experience and a very pragmatic approach to the needs of both the shelter and the community," said Clark. "We are fortunate to have him take on the job of organizing the shelter to better serve the people and animals of Montgomery County."
 
Hayden and his wife Corey are both licensed veterans, graduating from Oklahoma State University in 2005 and 2006 respectively. Hayden previously served as a contract veterinarian at MCAS beginning in 2013.
 
He takes over responsibility for the shelter from Dr. Mike White who held the position for only nine days before leaving to become head of the Harris County Animal Shelter.
 
"There are a lot of people and organizations working with and for the shelter who are truly interested in helping animals," said Hayden. "But there have been a number of challenges involving organizing and directing those efforts in a unified manner. Having the best of intentions does not guarantee positive results." Hayden is well aware of past problems, but is focusing on creating systems, policies and procedures that will better serve all concerned. "We are working with Commissioners Court to help improve the shelter," said Hayden. "We will be announcing a number of changes in the near future to enhance efficiency and make the shelter a better place for the animals as well as staff and volunteers.
 
MCAS
8535 Hwy. 242
Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
www.mcaspets.org
 
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Frankie Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 1:07pm  
We'll see what those that care for the strays in such a compassionate manner, attempting to find forever homes for the ones who cannot find their owners, have to say about this person's methods. They had been very vocal and disapproving of one of the previous individuals whose term was short lived. Cabeuser might be close to the action and can give feedback.
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jeb333 Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 3:02pm  
Hope it's s good change for the sweet animals sake.
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cabeuser Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 3:08pm  
Hopefully he can make a difference! A lot of it is education... People should be responsible pet owners, spay and neuter and keep their animals and not dump them when they get older or life situations change.
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HayHo Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 3:53pm  
Yeah I read the post on Facebook from Montgomery County Police Reporter and there were some not so great comments.
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cabeuser Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 4:09pm  
They have some wonderful volunteers there!
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HayHo Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 4:16pm  
Yes, they do. But apparently he has let staff go and then others quit because of what the ones that were let go went through. Just hearsay though on my part.
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jeb333 Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 4:30pm  
That's s shame. A lot people really try to do good work there. Makes me sad for the animals.
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Frankie Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 7 years ago   Apr 8, '16 10:51pm  
If these folks have been brought in to cut costs, the outcome won't be good for the strays that pass through that facility. The people that volunteer are passionate in their desire to help these animals find their owners or a new home. Why people don't chip their animals is beyond me.
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