06/03/2026
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🐾 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 🐾
Gila County Animal Care and Control is pleased to announce the addition of 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 to its team serving the Payson area.
Officer Thorne recently joined Gila County Animal Care and Control after retiring from the Arizona Department of Corrections, where he dedicated 20 years of service to the State of Arizona. Throughout his career, he gained valuable experience in public service, professionalism, and community relations.
In his free time, Gene enjoys spending time outdoors and taking advantage of Arizona’s beautiful landscapes. His love for the outdoors, combined with his extensive public service background, makes him a great fit for the Animal Care and Control team.
"We are excited to welcome Gene to our department," said John "JC" Castaneda, Program Manager for Gila County Animal Care and Control. "His experience, dedication to public service, and strong work ethic will be a tremendous asset to the residents and animals of the Payson area."
Officer Thorne's background provides him with a unique perspective that strengthens Gila County Animal Care and Control's mission of providing compassionate, professional, and responsible animal control services. He is committed to promoting public safety, protecting animal welfare, and serving the community with integrity.
Please join Gila County Animal Care and Control in welcoming 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 to the team. We look forward to the positive impact he will make throughout the Payson community.
