Dr. Traci Helton was presented with the Jean Patton Humanitarian Award in November at Animal Harbor’s Party for Paws event. The award, established in 2003 in honor of Jean Patton, is presented each year to a person who has made a significant contribution to the Humane Society’s mission to reduce pet overpopulation and improve the lives of companion animals in Franklin County.
Helton is originally from upstate New York and is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She came to Franklin County in 1995. Mobile Veterinary Services was started in 2003, allowing her the opportunity to treat animals all across the county. In 2013 she opened her clinic, Midtown Veterinary Services and Hospital, in Winchester. Helton is certified as an animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and has a certificate in veterinary acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Florida.
Helton has supported Animal Harbor by coming to the shelter every month to issue health certificates to dogs scheduled for transport on the Rescue Waggin’. She also makes house calls to foster parents’ homes to check out their pups. Helton helped Animal Harbor spay or neuter 166 feral cats as part of the Trap-Neuter-Return project.
“Thank you so much for this honor and recognition. I am fortunate to be able to earn my living providing medical care to companion animals. I strive to make pet’s lives and their caretaker’s as full and enjoyable as possible,” Helton said.
“Dr. Helton works every day to improve the lives of companion animals in Franklin County,” said Patricia Dover, Animal Harbor president. “We are honored to present her with the Jean Patton Humanitarian Award.”
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