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Morgan is a Registered Veterinary Technician who brings a wealth of experience caring for animals to our shelter. She is a (RVT) Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from DMACC in 2013. The health and wellbeing of the people and pets in our community has always been important to Morgan. She enjoys being outdoors, staying active, taking care animals on her farm. She is excited for our shelter continue to grow.
Philip is back for his third time working at the Ames Animal Shelter. The first time was many years ago when he was at Iowa State pursuing his Psychology degree, and then as an Animal Control Officer again until recently switching to a role as an Animal Care Attendant. Philip grew up all over the world, with his father being in the military. Whether it was a dog, cat, or reptile; there was always a pet in the home. Currently Philip, his wife and 2 children share their home with dogs, cats and ducks. In his spare time Philip enjoys cooking, working on cars and taking a couple of his ducks, therapy ducks that is, to visit assisted living centers and schools.
Lisa was born into a self-professed “crazy animal family.” Her family especially had a passion for wildlife. Her father grew up with skunks, hawks, and various other wild animals that needed rehabilitated. She officially began her work with animals in high school working as a kennel attendant/vet assistant in the Chicago area. She came to Iowa State to study Animal Science. After college she worked for a human medical clinic in Ames for 22 years. She finally pursued her dream and joined the Animal Control team in 2021. She has been involved in rescue for the last 7 years. Lisa has received her certification from the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) for Animal Control Officer I & II, which required over 45 hours of training with proctored exams in order to receive her certification. Lisa has also attended courses with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for topics such as animal cruelty investigations, animal hoarding, animal fighting, mental health, and more. Helping people and their pets is her passion! When she isn’t working with animals, she spends time with her husband and daughter.
Ron Edwards
Animal Control Supervisor
ron.edwards@cityofames.org
515-239-5530
Ron Edwards has worked in the animal welfare field for over 39 years. His childhood dream was to one day be a Veterinarian. After working a few years in a sheltering environment, Ron knew that his passion in life to was to speak and care for homeless animals. It was then that his career path and life goals changed. Since he was a child, he has been devoted to rescuing homeless pets and finding them new homes.
In August 2013, Ron moved to Iowa to lead Ames Animal Shelter and Animal Control program. “My passion in life is the animal welfare field and I love the work that we do to help all animals and the great people in our community. Nothing is greater than being able to combine your passion with your job, and work in a field where you know you are making a difference every day”.
Ashley Moffitt
Animal Care Attendant
ashley.moffitt@cityofames.org
515-239-5530
Ashley grew up around many different types of animals. From dogs and cats to horses, pigs, guinea pigs, a ferret, rabbits and more. She also spent a lot of time trying to convince her parents to add more animals to the family. Ashley has been working or volunteering with animals off and on since high school. She got her degree in Animal Science at Iowa State and then worked at an animal shelter before switching paths to work with children. When a chance to work at the Ames Animal Shelter came along she was thrilled for the opportunity and joined the Ames Animal Shelter team in 2024. Ashley loves getting to spend the day with animals and fellow animal lovers. When not at the shelter, she enjoys photography, gardening, and spending time with her family including her husband, three children, two dogs, and four cats.
Cuinn Tuey
Animal Control Officer
cuinn.tuey@cityofames.org
515-231-1080
Growing up in China, Cuinn had to have small pets that could live in an apartment. They grew up with turtles, fish, guinea pigs, and rabbits. After moving back to Iowa at age 14, Cuinn got their first family dog, and their family of animals grew from there. Cuinn's family now has a lab/pittie mix, two miniature schnauzers, and three cats.
Cuinn graduated from Iowa State University with degree in Animal Ecology and a minor in Criminal Justice in May 2024. While pursuing their degree, they spent over 750 hours at the shelter, first as a volunteer, and later as an Animal Control Intern. After graduating, Cuinn was excited to officially join the team as the newest Animal Control Officer. Cuinn's passions include rescuing wildlife and helping shelter animals of all shapes and sizes. When not at the shelter, Cuinn can be found spending time with their three adopted shelter cats, Hypnos, Honey, and Hermes.
Abbey discovered her passion for helping animals when a robin with a broken wing found its way into her backyard. At twelve years old she scooped the bird up in a cardboard box and asked to be driven to the wildlife clinic so the bird could be “fixed.” From that point on, she knew helping animals in need was her passion. She carried that with her to Iowa State University where she intended to major in Animal Science with an option in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She explored the field of veterinary medicine working as a veterinary assistant at a local clinic for several years until taking a position as an Animal Control Officer with the City of Ames in 2013. Abbey quickly discovered her love for working in a shelter and helping homeless animals who have no one else to speak for them. She then decided a change of plans was in order and made an alteration to her educational path, graduating Iowa State University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science/Companion Animal Management.
Abbey continued to work at the shelter after graduation, knowing working for the City of Ames Animal Shelter was where she wanted to be. In October of 2015 Abbey was promoted to the shelter’s full-time Animal Control Clerk. Abbey’s main duties consist of counseling owners both over the phone and in person, conducting adoptions, caring for sheltered animals, managing the volunteer and foster programs, and handling all clerical duties at the shelter. Even when not at work Abbey can usually be found in the company of cats and dogs, be they her own or fosters. She shares this love of animals with her sons and daughter, who are thrilled every time a foster comes home, and her husband, who has been at her side through all of her years in animal welfare.
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