Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...considered for the job of Animal Services director after Dorinda Pulliam stepped down to move to other projects with..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Safety Net or Dead End?

The politics of Austin animal welfare

"...were the supporters of TLAC and its former Director Dorinda Pulliam, who, Clinton wrote at the time, "has presided..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Daily Hustle: 5/14/10

Bond study postponed; Shelter director scuttled sideways

"...… It came out this week that Dorinda Pulliam, the Town Lake Animal Center director, is leaving..."

May 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...case of Cats Across Texas & John Doe v. Dorinda Pulliam, executive director of the Town Lake Animal Center...."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

Humane Education = No Kill

"...dog from a breeder or a store like Petland. Dorinda Pulliam failed to educate humanely when she chose to..."

April 4, 2009 Postmarks

'Chronicle' Makes Mistake on Kill Rate

"...Lake Animal Center has not declined each year of Dorinda Pulliam's tenure. I don't understand how the Chronicle could..."

April 4, 2009 Postmarks

FixAustin Fixation Continues

"...do besides attack the Town Lake Animal Center and Dorinda Pulliam? Do you do anything at all for animals..."

April 3, 2009 Postmarks

How Many Cats Did Austin Save Last Year?

By the numbers, shelter and animal advocate efforts show significant progress

"...2000, when Assistant Director of Health and Human Ser­vices Dorinda Pulliam began serving as shelter manager, the Town Lake..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Austin's Animal Partnership Model: Get Engaged

Spotlighting a handful of the nearly 100 local organizations working together to save Austin's animals

"...TLAC Director Dorinda Pulliam loves cats. This year's "kitty season" is under..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Leaky Lurie and the Memo Mayhem

"...animal-control budget of nearly $6 million. Under TLAC director Dorinda Pulliam's helm this decade, the city has killed roughly..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature

Winograd Fixes Austin: NKE Knows Best

Nathan Winograd makes his case for 'taking back' the animal center

"...a regime change, Sayres said: "I think [TLAC Director] Dorinda Pulliam is a very effective leader. I have more..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Does Austin Need Fixing? Ask Reno.

Animal shelter reform has meant less euthanasia in Reno – why not in Austin?

"...seven years, according to Town Lake Animal Center Director Dorinda Pulliam. "It's moot whether they're feral or tame –..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Dead Dogs Don't Lie

If your pet escapes, pray for Animal Control

"...Dorinda Pulliam, director of Town Lake Animal Center, disagrees. She..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Urban Coyotes: Meet the neighbors

Keeping coyotes at bay without messing with the ecosystem

"...to keep coyotes in their appropriate place, according to Dorinda Pulliam, director of animal services for the city of..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Melissa Gaskill

Pet Sterilization Dogs City and Retailer

Hey, kitten, wanna get spayed?

"...out of the store. Town Lake Animal Center Director Dorinda Pulliam finalized the agreement in early March but waited..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Animal Shelter Lawsuit

Citizen groups sue city, allege 'conspiratorial strategy' to keep animal shelter relocation decision away from public scrutiny

"...Manager Toby Futrell, and Town Lake Animal Center Director Dorinda Pulliam stand to be the star witnesses for his..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Animal Shelter Lawsuit: City Has Alpo on Its Face

On Monday, the fifth citizen-group lawsuit this year was filed against the City of Austin, this time alleging a “conspiratorial strategy” to keep the controversial animal shelter relocation decision away from the public scrutiny of an open council vote.

"...Aleshire, City Manager Toby Futrell and Animal Shelter Director Dorinda Pulliam stand to be the star witnesses for his..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Gimme (Animal) Shelter

Swirling city politics, site selection, and – oh yes – animal welfare

"...impact on adoptions," counters Town Lake Animal Center Director Dorinda Pulliam...."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...option, residents could choose a fenced enclosure with shelter. Dorinda Pulliam, director of the Town Lake Animal Shelter, who..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

The Bloodthirsty Killers of Circle C

Victims take flight! ... Officials shrug! ... Stealthy predators stalk the suburban streets!

"...birds, coyotes, or those dastardly squirrels – TLAC director Dorinda Pulliam says the real problem is the people...."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Stop Fighting, Start Helping

"...[“What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?,” News, Nov. 18]. Dorinda Pulliam's statement "the dog issue is disposable dogs" not..."

Nov. 28, 2005 Postmarks

What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?

Austin's plan to end wholesale euthanasia at Town Lake shelter remains a distant dream

"...that impacts people also impacts animals," said TLAC director Dorinda Pulliam...."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Town Lake's Future: Fix It or Ditch It

The animal center needs a major renovation, but funds and political will are needed

"...or paint" the damaged areas. According to shelter director Dorinda Pulliam, however, the job is so large it will..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Monkey Law

While the city keeps dogs and cats on a tight leash, monkeys, along with other wild pets, swing under animal control's radar

"...many iguanas, crocodiles, [or] monkeys are out there," said Dorinda Pulliam, shelter director for the Town Lake Animal Center..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

City Searches for a Feral Cat Fix

Volunteers fight market forces and nature to control stray population

"...feral cat programs in place in the city," said Dorinda Pulliam of the Town Lake Animal Center. "But if..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...those resources. We will never have those resources," said Dorinda Pulliam of the city of Austin's Town Lake Animal..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...leash law proposal at this week's Commissioners Court meeting. Dorinda Pulliam, administrator for the Town Lake Animal Shelter, laid..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Dog Law With Teeth

Travis County tries to collar loose dogs

"...who are keeping their animals on their property," said Dorinda Pulliam, director of the Town Lake Animal Center, at..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

The (mistaken) threat of new Austin animal regulations spawns a public outcry

"...spay/neuter surgeries; and above all, education. Once TLAC director Dorinda Pulliam pointed out that the shelter's entire education budget..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Not Quite No-Kill -- Yet

As the Town Lake Animal Center nears the target date to complete its No-Kill Millennium plan, launched in 1997, most observers agree the situation has improved. Chances of meeting its goals, though, remain slim.

"...toward the plan. He says it was not until Dorinda Pulliam took over as director last year that the..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May