Animal Advisory Committee

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. 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:

Monthly, 4th Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Pet Resource Center
440 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Contact:

Gisela "Gg" Tames
Administrative Specialist
Pet Resources
440 Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619
Phone: (813) 612-5385

AAC Schedule, Agendas & Meeting Videos

Members:

Member Position / Appointed By Dates of Service
Dr. Bryan Clarke   HC Veterinary Medical Society  05/18/2022 -
05/19/2026  
Dr. Betsy Coville
Commissioner Pat Kemp 01/27/2021-
12/31/2024
Dr. Courtney Pellerin  Commissioner Joshua Wostal   02/15/2023 -
12/30/2026 
Ms. Amy Pittman Commissioner Harry Cohen 09/10/2021-
11/30/2026*
Mr. Lon Savini Humane Society of Tampa Bay 04/08/2018-
02/15/2027*
Ms. Judith Seltrecht  Commissioner Michael Owen 01/03/2023-
11/30/2024*
  Commissioner Ken Hagan   
  HC Veterinary Medical Society   
  Commissioner Donna Cameron Cepeda   

Commissioner Gwen Myers

*Reappointed