Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Animal Shelter hires new executive director


By DANA DUGAN
Express Staff Writer

Jo-Anne Dixon

The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley announced the appointment of veterinarian Jo-Anne Dixon as the nonprofit organization's new executive director. Dixon practiced veterinary medicine at the Sun Valley Animal Center for 10 years before becoming the shelter's medical director early last year. 

  "Jo-Anne's acceptance of this position is the culmination of a long-term effort by the board of directors to attract and staff the shelter with animal welfare professionals of the highest caliber,"  said Leslie Luray, shelter board president.

Dixon will now be responsible for all facets of shelter and Barkin' Basement operations, representing the shelter with local governmental agencies and the public, as well as handling grant applications, Luray said.

  "The lack of understanding about pet overpopulation in our community, along with the generalized perception of wealth of Blaine County residents, makes it easy for people to believe we are immune to the problem and thus, unaware of the less fortunate animals in our community," Dixon said. "I am proud to say that I live in a place that cares enough about the welfare of its animals to have a locally funded nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter.  I believe it speaks volumes as to the heart of this community.   Every day at the shelter is about hope and second chances."

The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley, Idaho's first shelter to adopt a "no kill" resolution, is a private nonprofit organization funded primarily by private donations, fund-raising events, and proceeds from the Barkin' Basement thrift store in Hailey.  For more information, call 788-4351 or visit www.animalshelterwrv.org.




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