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Office of the Judge-Executive
News Release
January 21, 2009
Collins Receives
State-Wide Animal Professional Award
SHELBYVILLE, KY.
Shelby County Deputy Judge-Executive Rusty Newton
proudly announced that Shelby County Animal Control
Officer James Collins has been selected as recipient for
the prestigious 2008 Animal Professional Award.
The award recognizes
one exceptional individual per year throughout the
Commonwealth of Kentucky who provides service to
animals. Collins received nominations from all across
the United States. Pet Groups United will present him
with the coveted award at the 2009 FurBall held on
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel East in
Louisville, KY. The Animal Professional Award stands to
be the highlighted presentation of the evening. This is
the second year in a row that a resident of Shelby
County will receive this coveted award; last year’s
recipient being veterinarian Teresa Gregory.
Collins’ dedication to
his job is evident in the successes of the Shelby County
Animal Shelter. The Shelter boasts an almost
unattainable 86% rescue/adoption rate for the 1600
animals who entered the shelter in 2008, thus keeping
their euthanasia rate to an incredibly low 14%, compared
to the average nationwide euthanasia rate of over 60%.
Collins works with the Shelby County Humane Society,
local vets and welfare groups to make Shelby County a
“No Kill County,” but he further states, “One day, I
hope to make our shelter, a no need to kill shelter.”
Newton stated, “The
shelter has experienced a great year with adoptions and
rescues and James [Collins] is responsible for much of
this success. He has dedicated his time to ensure the
wellbeing of the animals and I congratulate him on the
achievement of his award.”
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For
more information contact:
Rusty
Newton
Acting
Animal Control Director
419
Washington Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-633-1220
Rusty.Newton@shelbycountykentucky.com
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