On April 27th, our director of Midland Animal Services was escorted out of his workplace and terminated, because he didn’t pass his “probationary period.”  Ty Coleman accomplished many new programs (many a first) for the City of Midland Animal Shelter.  He increased the live release rate to to 88%.
Instituted an organized volunteer program. Shut down puppy peddlers. Held a low cost drive-through vaccination clinic.  Provided training to Midland Police Department on animal cruelty resulting in investigations and charges being filed.  Started registering microchips upon implementation which was something former directors failed to do.  Was pursuing a Trap/Neuter/Return  program to help reduce the number of unwanted community cats, and make this an acceptable practice here in Midland.  
Ty had an open door policy and would always make time in his busy schedule to listen to the animal rescue groups, and really listened to our concerns.  He was just what Animal Services needed, a fresh mind with forward thinking ideas.  He poured his heart and soul into Midland Animal Services, only to be escorted out with no explanation to him or the public.  Was this retaliation because he spoke up about the City directing him to euthanize over 50 dogs for an upper respiratory virus?  To the Assistant City Manager, Morris Williams Jr., we deserve answers, and we want change!  We want Ty Coleman to be reinstated.