Cruelty Investigations and Rescue Team

Myron Golden, Manager of Community Engagement
Myron joined Michigan Humane in 2009, beginning his career as a rescue agent and assisting the cruelty investigations team as needed. He was soon promoted to field agent and achieved the title of cruelty investigator in 2017. He has completed training with Code 3 Associates and NACA (National Animal Control Association) in partnership with Colorado State University and CSU Veterinary teaching hospital.

The most impactful part of Investigator Golden’s job is community outreach, “educating people on how they can provide a better quality of life for their pets. They can use the knowledge we give them to not only help their animals but to also educate their children and others in the community who will also continue to educate and that will have an impact for generations to come.”

In March 2023, Golden was promoted to Manager of Community Engagement.

Dave McLeod, Cruelty Investigator
Investigator McLeod has worked on behalf of the animals of Detroit at Michigan Humane since 2001. Dave began his career at our Detroit shelter, moving from rescue driver to field agent and then full investigator. He is certified as an animal cruelty investigator by Code 3 Associates/ University of Missouri Columbia with additional training in dogfighting and has also completed disaster response training.

Born and raised in Detroit, Dave’s favorite part of the job is “helping the animals and people of our great city.”

Rafel Pouncy, Cruelty Investigator
Investigator Pouncy has been with Michigan Humane since 1998 serving in many roles. He has served in several roles within the organization from Kennel Attendant/Adoption Counselor (currently known as Customer Service Representative) to mail and supply courier to animal transport driver just to name a few. Most recently he was the Events Production Manager before joining the Field Services Department. Investigator Pouncy looks forward to serving on behalf of the community and the animals in our care.

Kyle Heck, Cruelty Investigator

Investigator Heck started with Michigan Humane in the spring of 2024 but has nearly a decade of experience working in animal welfare. He started his career as an Animal Control Officer at Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington D.C. and later as a Animal Services Officer for the Montgomery County Police Department in Derwood, Maryland. He has a passion for serving his community and helping get animals in our community the care they need.

Natatia Nix, Senior Field Services Coordinator

Natatia started with Michigan Humane in 2003. She has worked in multiple capacities both in our veterinary centers and shelters. As Senior Coordinator, she serves as the primary information hub for Field Services and provides a wide range of administrative support. Through the years, she’s attended multiple trainings in animal cruelty, cruelty investigation and dog fighting. Natatia is a Nationally Certified Public Communication Telecommunicator, and a big fan of all things related to science, plants, and animals. This fall, she is slated to graduate from Phi Theta Kappa MCCD with a primary focus in psychology and behavioral science.

Angie Soto, Field Services Coordinator

Angie started at Michigan Humane in 2004, beginning her career as what was called a kennel attendant at the time. A year in, she began work in the shelter medicine department and worked through the ranks to become an assistant manager. In 2023, Angie chose to serve animals and her community in a new way and took a position in Michigan Humane’s dispatch office. She coordinates calls and gets help to those who need it most.
Before coming to Michigan Humane, Angie worked at a veterinary clinic in Texas.