Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

Meetings

  • Three times per year (as needed)
  • City Council Workroom
    206 N. Murphy Road
    Murphy, TX 75094

Members

  • Dr. Jim Moebius, Required Veterinarian 
    Term: 2025-2027
  • Maggie Whitt, Required Animal Welfare Representative and Chair
    Term: 2022-2026
  • Stephanie Atwell, Required Citizen, Vice Chair-Place 4
    Term: 2022-2026
  • Jessica Grubb, Required Citizen-Place 5
    Term: 2024-2026
  • Terra Lanahan, ACO, Required Appointee
    Term: 2025-
  • Lt. Adana Barber, Required Municipal Officer Appointee 
    Term: 2024-

Overview

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee meets to discuss ideas that will help ensure that the animal shelter is in compliance with the state department of health rules pertaining to animal shelters.

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is a Council-appointed committee composed of 1 licensed veterinarian, 1 municipal official, 1 person whose duties include the daily operation of the animal shelter and is employed by the city as an Animal Control Officer, 1 representative from an animal welfare organization and 2 citizens.