Staff members at the Oakdale Animal Shelter, along with its partner agencies, are being recognized during Animal Control Appreciation Week. The week is designed to highlight those who care for homeless shelter animals and patrol the cities they serve: Oakdale, Riverbank and Escalon. Shown, from left, Shelter Attendant Burr, Shelter Attendant Peabody, Escalon Animal Control Officer Milam, Oakdale Police Department Sergeant Stilwell, Riverbank Animal Control Officer Crowley, Oakdale Animal Control Officer Smith and, in front, Shelter Attendant Stranahan with her dog, Nala.

Photo Courtesy Oakdale Police Department