The Westport Police Department is pleased to announce that Gina Gambino will assume the position as the town’s Animal Control Officer. She is taking over the role vacated by Animal Control Officer Peter D’Amico who served successfully in that position from 1989 until his retirement on November 1st of this year. Gina brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. She has worked in the animal control departments of Easton, Fairfield, and most recently Bridgeport over the course of the last eight years. In Bridgeport she was the Chief Animal Control Officer responsible for a large municipal shelter.

Along with her experience, Gina is also a graduate of the University of Connecticut (2006) with an Associate’s Degree in the study of Animal Science. She holds various accreditations including the National Animal Control Association Certification, DEEP Wildlife Control Certification, and has attended CT Municipal Animal Control Training Seminars from 2008-2014. Gina also has a number of documented achievements while working in the field including the Hurricane Sandy Assistance Award for her efforts with shelter evacuation, temporary shelterservice, and calls for service in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.