U.S. News City of Abilene looks to Best Friends Animal Society for interim animal shelter director Published 5 years ago on May 12, 2020 By Matthew Kent Editor Share Tweet ABILENE, TX – The city of Abilene may cement a contract with national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society to provide an interim director for the city’s animal shelter at a one-year cost of $112,000. Related Topics: Up Next Firm, selection committee to help Abilene city manager in search for new police chief Don't Miss City of Abilene keeping zoo open despite Governor’s orders to stay closed until May 29 Advertisement Trending