Task Force Members

Dr. Chalyn Fayard is an associate veterinarian practicing at Claiborne Hill Veterinary Hospital in Covington, Louisiana. A Denham Springs native, she earned her veterinary degree from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Her areas of interest include behavior, dermatology, and pain management. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture and pursuing certification in veterinary chiropractic. She and her spouse have one son and an assortment of dogs, cats, tortoises and chickens at their home in Folsom, Louisiana.

Chip Fitz is the Director for the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Shelter.

Ellen Abington is the President of the Sabine Humane Society of Sabine Parish and presently serves on the board of Robinsons Rescue of Shreveport.

Hilton Cole is the Director of the East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Control & Rescue Center. He is the past President of the Louisiana Animal Control and Care Association. Cole is considered an exceptional leader in his field of Animal Control & Sheltering.

Shelly Liles Fontenot, D.V.M., is a Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Representative.

Brent Robbins is the State Veterinarian, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.