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Ulysses Animal Control Officer Anne Langston has turned the Ulysses animal shelter into a top-notch facility to care for animals that are either abandoned or she catches. She was recently honored by the Best Friends Animal Society for achieving No-Kill status in 2024, with 90 percent of the healthy, treatable animals that come through the shelter finding a forever home. That allows 10 percent for animals which have medical or behavioral issues and are humanely euthanized.
“The Best Friends Animal Society is a national animal welfare organization which was founded in 1984,” said Ulysses Police Chief Ron Vagher, adding the society is dedicated to saving the lives of animals in the U.S.
The society partners with more than 5,000 shelters and rescues – including Ulysses – providing grants for shelter improvements and free training for personnel.
“In 2024, ACO Langston achieved a 97 percent save rate,” Vagher said.
Out of 217 intake animals, 211 were adopted, rescued or returned to their owners.
“These numbers are a testament to ACO Langston’s hard work and dedication to this community,” Vagher said. “ACO Langston continues her relentless pursuit to saving animals for the city of Ulysses.
Vagher extended his gratitude to part-time employee Darlene Patrick and volunteer Jenile Pracht.
According to Langston, reaching no-kill is a testament to the community’s compassion and commitment. She said it means every healthy and treatable animal coming through the Ulysses shelter has a real chance at life, love, and a forever home.
To achieve no-kill status, Langston hosted fundraisers, participated in community events showcasing animals in the shelter, worked with other shelters in Kansas, Oklahoma and surrounding states, and has done local and out-of-state adoptions as far away as Washington and California.
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