SHELTER'S BUILDER TO DIRECT ANIMAL SITE.Byline: Helen Gao Staff Writer GLENDALE - Fred DeLange, who helped build the Burbank Animal Shelter "Dog Pound" redirects here. For the rap group, see Tha Dogg Pound. An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats. and remained as its manager for 28 years, will take over the helm at the Glendale Humane Society A humane society is a group that aims to stop animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons. Examples Examples of humane societies include: The Humane Society of the United States, Peninsula Humane Society, American Humane which was founded in 1877 as a network of on Jan. 2, officials said Thursday. DeLange will replace former shelter executive director Leslie Eppick, who left in September amid controversy surrounding her management of the agency. ``We were very impressed with him,'' said Glendale shelter board member Mike Barclay, who was involved in the interview of candidates. ``He's just the kind of person the Humane Society needs.'' Glendale City Manager Jim Starbird, who has visited the Burbank shelter and met previously with DeLange and his staff, applauded the choice. ``He knows how to train the staff, develop the programs and deal with the issues at the Glendale Humane Society. He has been there and done that,'' Starbird said. City officials have been closely monitoring changes at the Glendale Humane Society since an audit in September revealed 60 problems, from poor management to substandard substandard, adj below an acceptable level of performance. animal care practices, at the shelter facility. To date, the city has yet to renew its animal control contract with the shelter, pending further improvements and negotiations. DeLange, 63, said one of his priorities would be to find a way to build a new shelter to replace the Humane humane pertaining to the avoidance of infliction of pain, discomfort and harassment; used especially with regard to animals. humane considerations Society's outdated facility. ``I think it's going to be a challenge. Hopefully, I can bring my expertise and experience for the betterment bet·ter·ment n. 1. An improvement over what has been the case: financial betterment. 2. Law An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real property. of the organization,'' he said, adding he was impressed with the staff and board of the directors. DeLange was chosen from a field of applicants and at least three interviews following a months-long search. His pay was not disclosed. Burbank Police Capt. Gordon Bowers Bowers is a surname, and may refer to
Bowers said DeLange is leaving the shelter in great condition. ``It's running very smoothly. We expect there to be a good transition,'' he said. John McCullough John McCullough is the name of:
``When you think of the shelter, you think of Fred,'' he said. ``We were all shocked when we heard he was going to leave. We thought he was going to be here forever.'' DeLange started his career with the city 40 years ago as a custodian bailee (custodian) n. a person with whom some article is left, usually pursuant to a contract (called a "contract of bailment"), who is responsible for the safe return of the article to the owner when the contract is fulfilled. and has since steadily risen through the ranks. Before becoming superintendent of the Burbank shelter, DeLange also worked as a licensed inspector for the city, assistant buyer and civilian jailer. |
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