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Fort Worth renames North Animal Campus for longtime K‑9 Henry
Summary
After a public tribute and council discussion, Fort Worth approved a resolution to name the North Animal Campus for Henry, a former city K‑9 ambassador, and recognized longtime North Animal Campus superintendent Barry Alexander.
Brandon Bennett urged the Fort Worth City Council to rename the North Animal Campus after Henry, the city’s longtime K‑9 ambassador, saying Henry was rescued as a stray and served the community for 13 years.
Bennett told the council Henry’s presence helped staff and volunteers connect with residents and recommended the council formalize the tribute by changing the campus name. Council members, staff and volunteers who worked with Henry spoke in support. Council member comments also recognized Barry Alexander, who retired after 25 years leading the North Animal Campus, and described his leadership and service to animal welfare in Fort Worth.
Following the tribute, the council introduced and approved a resolution to rename the Fort Worth Animal Control North Animal Campus in honor of Henry. A council member moved to approve the resolution and the motion passed.
The resolution followed public comment from Brandon Bennett and praise from multiple council members. The council invited attendees and staff to gather for a photo in the council well after the vote. No amendments or recorded roll‑call tallies were provided on the public transcript; the motion was announced as passing.
