Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee was created by the City Council in July 2017 to assist the City in complying with the requirements of Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 823.


The committee members shall be appointed by a majority vote of the City Council and shall serve two-year terms; consisting of one (1) licensed veterinarian, one (1) municipal official, one (1) person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, one (1) representative from an animal welfare organization, and one (1) Lake Worth citizen.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Barry Barber Director of Building Development 817 237-1211 Ext. 114

Committee Members

NamePlaceTitleTerm Expires

Place 1

Municipal Officer

December 31, 2025

Place 2

Animal Control Officer

December 31, 2024

Dr. Rosemary Lindsey

Place 3

Veterinarian

December 31, 2025

Sandy Shelby-Lawrence

Place 4

Animal Welfare

December 31, 2024

Kelli Stuard

Place 5

Citizen

December 31, 2025