Staff

NameTitleEmail
Nicohl Birdwell Goodin
Directornbirdwell-goodin@columbus.in.gov
Alyssia BurrissOperations Manager
aburris@columbus.in.gov
Madison SandlinAnimal Care Services Officer
Cortnie LawAnimal Care Services Officer
Neil LapidusAnimal Care Services Officer
Emma MooreAnimal Care Services Officer
Lauren ThompsonCenter Supervisorlthompson@columbus.in.gov
Veronica FazioMedical Managercacsmedical@columbus.in.gov
Freely MundyPart-Time Kennel Assistant
Ryanna PetroPart-Time Kennel Assistant
Kenedy BlankmanPart-Time Kennel Assistant
Amy AllenPart-Time Kennel Assistant
Diane BurchettPart-Time Kennel Assistant
McKaylah "Kiere" ColePart-Time Kennel Assistant
Audrey ElliottPart-Time Kennel Assistant
Angelique LePart-Time Kennel Assistant
Julie DaikerPart-Time Volunteer Coordinatorcacsvolunteers@columbus.in.gov
Aimee MorrisPart-Time Social Mediaamorris@columbus.in.gov

Commission Members

NameTermExpiresAppointed By
Colleen Herrick*4 years12/31/25Mayor
Jack Chaille, DVMN/AMayor
Jay FoystN/ACity Council
Bill Porter4 years12/31/25Mayor
Steve NormanN/APolice Ex-Officio
Jo Ellen Watanabe4 years12/31/23Mayor
Amy Henderson4 yearsMayor
*Commission President
City Attorney: Mary Stroh

Animal Care Services

Location:
2730 Arnold Street
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-2505
TDD: Call 711
Contact Us

After Hours Call
(812) 379-1689 to have an Animal Control Officer paged.

Our Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays