Alexis Dowdy
Animal Control Officer
Officer Dowdy has been with Porter County Animal Shelter since March of 2018, starting as a dog handler. In 2019 she was promoted to be the Rescue/Volunteer Coordinator with a concentration in behavioral rehabilitation. In February of 2020, she transferred to Animal Control. As an animal control officer, she enforces the county ordinances and uses her investigative abilities to preserve the quality of life of the animals within Porter County. When Alexis isn’t processing bite reports or investigating, she can be found on group walks with the dogs or giving extra time and attention to the animals who need it most here at the shelter.