10/29/2026
❤️ It’s a bittersweet day at MPAC.
Today is Animal Control Officer Kaitlynn Doolan’s last day, and we’re going to miss her terribly.
Kaitlynn brought something extraordinary to her job: a seemingly limitless capacity for empathy, not just for animals, but for the people who love them, lose them, struggle to care for them, or sometimes simply need a little help.
And what a collection of animals she’s encountered! Dogs and cats, of course, but also roosters, peacocks, sheep, goats, opossums, deer, and even a vulture. If it had feathers, fur, or hooves, Kaitlynn was willing to give it a try.
But what we’ll remember most isn’t her willingness to tackle the unusual. It’s her kindness, her patience, and her ability to see the individual behind every animal and every person she encountered.
The good news is that Kaitlynn isn’t going far. She’s returning to her veterinary technician roots with a new position at Shady Pines Animal Hospital here in Marshall. We’re delighted for her, and we know the animals and people at Shady Pines will be in excellent hands.
And since many of our animals receive care at Shady Pines, this isn’t really goodbye. We’ll still get to see her, just without the Animal Control uniform.
Kaitlynn, thank you for the compassion, dedication, and heart you’ve brought to MPAC. We’re going to miss having you on the team, but we’re awfully glad you’re staying in our animal welfare community.
With love and appreciation from all of us at Friends of Marshall Animals. ❤️🐾
* Of all the photos we could have chosen, this one with the fawn might be our favorite. It captures everything we love about Kaitlynn.
