In his career, Fisher has led teams in private practice, corporate veterinary medicine and at the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. His expertise includes public health and safety, strategic planning, intake and placement strategies, organizational leadership and programs that improve outcomes for shelter pets while helping families stay together.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am honored to join Pet Alliance and become part of an organization that has earned the trust and support of the Central Florida community for nearly 90 years,\u201d Fisher said in a news release. \u201cI\u2019ve always believed in helping both ends of the leash by supporting not only animals, but also the people who love and care for them. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated staff, volunteers, donors and community partners to build on Pet Alliance\u2019s incredible legacy, expand our impact and create even more lifesaving opportunities for the dogs and cats who depend on us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fisher aims to carry out Pet Alliance\u2019s mission by \u201ccreating compassionate, sustainable solutions that benefit animals, the people who love them and the dedicated teams who care for them,\u201d according to a news release.<\/p>\n
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Pet Alliance supports more than 4,000 surrendered and homeless pets through its shelters each year. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n
\u201cJosh is a respected and compassionate leader whose vision, experience and deep commitment to animal welfare make him exceptionally well suited to lead Pet Alliance into its next chapter,\u201d said Taylor Strickland, chair of the Pet Alliance Board of Directors<\/a>, in a news release. \u201cHis passion for innovation, collaboration and community will strengthen our lifesaving mission and position Pet Alliance to serve the pets and people of Central Florida for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Fisher succeeds Stephen Bardy, who spent a decade leading Pet Alliance.<\/p>\n \u201cPet Alliance\u2019s success today would not have been possible without Steve\u2019s leadership, commitment and years of service,\u201d Strickland said.<\/p>\n Pet Alliance opens new $15 million shelter with 25,000 square feet of space<\/a><\/p>\n Fisher remains involved in advancing animal welfare nationwide as a board member of the National Animal Care & Control Association<\/a> and a member of the managing executive committee for the Human Animal Support Services project<\/a>.\u00a0 He also serves as an assistant professor with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine<\/a> and holds several professional certifications, including Certified Animal Welfare Administrator<\/a>, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt<\/a> and Certified Change Management Professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, Pet Alliance cut the ribbon on a new 25,000-square-foot shelter<\/a>, opening its $15 million Kylie J. Capri Campus and Edward H. Hensley Adoption Center to accommodate up to 275 animals. The nonprofit supports more than 4,000 animals per year and hopes the new facility will expand its reach to 7,000 dogs and cats annually.<\/p>\n Find me\u00a0@PConnPie on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. Stay up to date with our latest travel, arts and events coverage by subscribing to our newsletters at\u00a0orlandosentinel.com\/newsletters<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t