~ Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry has announced the appointment of Missy Mosby as the city's new Director of Evansville Animal Care & Control (EACC). This decision comes as part of the mayor's efforts to prioritize animal welfare, increase transparency, and provide better services for residents and their pets.

Mosby, a longtime City Councilor, will officially take on her new role on Monday, October 27. A media availability will be held today at 2:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Office at Room 302 of the Civic Center.

According to Mayor Terry, "Evansville deserves an Animal Care & Control system that reflects our community's values: compassion, accountability, and care for every life." She believes that Mosby's passion for animal welfare, strong leadership skills, and nearly two decades of public service make her the perfect fit for this position. The mayor is confident that with Mosby at the helm, they will be able to build a stronger system that serves both people and pets.

In accepting the position, Mosby has announced her resignation as the City's 2nd Ward Councilor after serving for 18 years. During her time on City Council, she has been twice elected as Council President (2016, 2017) and has served as liaison to both Animal Care & Control and the Evansville Police Department.

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Mosby's accomplishments on City Council include securing over $60 million in improvements to prevent flooding in the 2nd Ward, working with neighborhood associations to connect homes with the city sewer system, and hosting quarterly meetings with residents to address concerns and resolve issues. She has also been actively involved in advocating for animal welfare in the community by working with humane officers from the Evansville Police Department to develop one of Indiana's first animal abuse registries. She has also collaborated with state elected officials to push for stricter penalties for animal abuse and fought against returning abused animals to their abusers in 2017. Most recently, she worked with the Evansville Animal Care & Control Board to update the city's animal care ordinance.

Mosby expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the Director of EACC, calling it "a tremendous honor and responsibility." She has dedicated her career to public service and is excited to focus her passion for animals into building a stronger and more compassionate system for Evansville. She looks forward to working with staff, volunteers, rescues, and residents to make the shelter and care system the best it can be.

As Director, Mosby's top priorities will include strengthening partnerships with rescues, fosters, and volunteers to increase lifesaving capacity, expanding outreach and education efforts to promote adoption and responsible pet ownership, providing support for staff through clear procedures and training, and promoting transparency, accountability, and compassion in all aspects of operations.

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In a significant move towards improving animal welfare in Evansville, Animal Care & Control will now operate as its own standalone department reporting directly to the Mayor's Office. This restructuring aims to increase visibility and accountability for the department. This change builds on previous progress made earlier this year when operational reforms were implemented at the shelter. These changes included shorter hold times, improved cleaning protocols, and a foster-to-adopt model that reduces kennel crowding and speeds up the adoption process.

The City has also taken community feedback into consideration when making these changes. A town hall meeting was held in January where residents were able to voice their opinions on Animal Care & Control. The City has emphasized that these changes are just the beginning of a multi-year effort to modernize the department, improve outcomes for animals, and strengthen public confidence.

A panel consisting of representatives from the local rescue community, Best Friends Animal Society, and city administration reviewed applications for the Director position before selecting Mosby.

Mayor Terry believes that by elevating this work into its own department and appointing a proven leader like Missy Mosby, they are showing that animal welfare is a top priority for Evansville's future.

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