Lisha Land doesn’t work in the medical field, nor is she a peace officer. But her job has significant impact in changing and saving lives. She is the city’s animal control officer, working alongside the Lamesa Police Department staff. Her job is not only capturing strays, but also responding to residents’ complaints about animals, disposing of dead animals, enforcing the city’s nuisance animal and rabies ordinances, and operating the animal shelter. Though she’s only been on the job for a few months, she’s planning on staying for a long while. As an animal person, she sees her job as an opportunity to be ...