This Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the Hillsborough County Pet Resources Department on issues concerning the long range plans, general policies, shelter programs and services in the County.
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Additionally, it advises the BOCC and county administration regarding revisions to the Animal Ordinance, animal related resolutions, and policies concerning companion animals in Hillsborough County.
Membership
The membership of this Committee shall be comprised of ten members appointed as follows:
- Hillsborough County Commissioners - 1 member each
- Hillsborough County Veterinarian Medical Society - 2 members
- Humane Society of Tampa Bay Board of Directors - 1 member
Terms
Members shall serve four year terms. Members may not serve more than two full consecutive terms.
Authority
BOCC Resolution 95-259, 96-199, 97-017, and 03-013.
Meetings
Six times a year, 4th Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Pet Resource Center
Events
March 2025
Contact
Members
Ms. Amy Pittman
#1 Appointed by Commissioner Harry Cohen
9/10/2021 - 11/30/2026 *
Vacant
#2 Appointed by Commissioner Ken Hagan
Vacant
#3 Appointed by Commissioner Gwen Myers
Ms. Judith Seltrecht
#4 Appointed by Commissioner Christine Miller
1/3/2023 - 11/30/2024
Vacant
#5 Appointed by Commissioner Donna Cameron-Cepeda
Dr. Betsy Coville
#6 Appointed by Commissioner Chris Boles
1/27/2021 - 12/31/2028 *
Dr. Courtney Pellerin
#7 Appointed by Commissioner Joshua Wostal
2/15/2023 - 12/30/2026
Dr. Bryan Clarke
#8 HC Veterinary Medical Society
5/18/2022 - 5/19/2026
Mr. Lon Savini
#9 Humane Society of Tampa Bay
4/18/2018 - 2/15/2027 *
* reappointed