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service dogs and currently I have three (3)right now that actually came from Animal Care and <br /> Control that are training to become service dogs. I started training in 1999. I know the shelter <br /> and how to work in a shelter. I also worked in the prosecutor's office in child support. I have a <br /> bachelor degree in criminal justice, graduating with high academic honors. I know the law. <br /> When I was interim director they privatized the shelter so I know how a shelter runs. Until you <br /> actually work there, people can't just make judgments. I try to see both sides of everything. <br /> Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston asked, Are you working with the shelter now? <br /> Ms. Meyers answered, I'm the president of Mixed-up Muts and have been with them for over six <br /> (6) years. <br /> Councilmember Jo M. Broden commented, Thank you for the letter and your energy. <br /> Councilmember Ferlic excused Ms. Meyers and brought to the table Tami Barbour. <br /> Ms. Barbour stated, I have twenty(20) years of experience in early childhood. I love working <br /> with young children and I love working with animals. My profession is early childhood but now <br /> animals are my hobby. I started attending some SBACC meetings and now take pictures for them <br /> and their Facebook. I've gotten much more involved in it. I've served on boards before for early <br /> childhood and initially I didn't think of doing this. But I was encouraged to apply and I am <br /> excited for this sort of thing because I have an understanding of how it works. There is a lot more <br /> work to be done and I want to be a part of that work. I have the time to be helpful and realize <br /> there may be someone else more helpful. There are a lot of community relations issues at the <br /> moment. I love everyone and I really think everyone has their talents and their challenges. <br /> Instead of focusing on the challenges, I want to focus on people's talents and what they have to <br /> offer. The shelter needs more resources. <br /> Councilmember Randy Kelly asked, What is your early childhood program? <br /> Ms. Barbour replied, It's Wee Friends. We have a magnificent staff. <br /> With no other on the agenda, Council Vice President Davis adjourned the meeting at <br /> 635 m. <br /> esp ctful Su ed, <br /> a i Counci ice Pres' nt <br />