The Putnam County Commission has hired a new chief humane officer as it continues to hear concerns about the animal shelter from volunteers. Jon Rutherford was named for the position and comes with experience. Rutherford spent time at the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter as well as the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office. Rutherford said one of the first things he would like to do in the new position is making the Putnam County Animal Shelter a no-kill shelter.