National Animal Care and Control Association
Setting the standard of professionalism in animal welfare & public safety through training, networking, and advocacy.
Certifications
ACO I & II
Designed for the busy working professional, each lesson is divided into bite sized “topics” that can be completed in 10-20 minutes each. Every week you’ll receive access to the next lesson in the course’s series. Now includes 25 hours of training
NACA ACO II Certification Online Course – Updated With New Content!
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
UNDERSTANDING “THE LINK”
When animals are being hurt, crimes against people are usually not far behind.
SEEING THE SIGNS
Know the “clues” that could lead to other animal-crime related convictions
INVEST IN YOUR CAREER
Animal victims can’t testify, but you can still gather the right evidence to win your case.
Introducing the groundbreaking
Animal Welfare Dispatcher Certification
from NACA!
Elevate your skills and expertise with over 5 hours of specialized training tailored specifically to the unique demands of animal welfare dispatching.
Our comprehensive program is designed to empower you to provide top-notch service to your community while prioritizing officer safety.
Qualifies for 10 NACA CEU
NACA Magazine
“Animal Care & Control Today”
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NACA Blog
Animal Rescue Organizations Train and Collaborate on Disaster Preparedness 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina
Media Contact: Paige Strott paiges@americanhumane.org Animal Rescue Organizations Train and Collaborate on Disaster Preparedness 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina Animal Welfare Organizations Available to Discuss Significant Improvements in Animal Disaster Readiness...
Pasadena Pilot: Field Forward – NACA’s New Approach to Real-Time Process Improvement
NACA recently completed a groundbreaking two-day pilot program in Pasadena, California, as part of Field Forward – a program by NACA. The pilot was led by Lean Six Sigma Certified Board President Spencer Conover, Executive Director Jerrica Owen (also Lean Six Sigma...
New Disaster Resources Added
NACA has updated the Disaster Resource Portal with new downloads. Please visit: the Disaster Resources page to download Disaster Resources: NEW - Severe Weather Preparedness Guide - Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Animal Control Officers
About Us
Vision
NACA envisions a world in which all animal care and control professionals are respected as essential public servants and receive consistent support, resources and training allowing them to effectively and compassionately achieve the highest quality of life for the animals and citizens in the community they serve.
Mission
The National Animal Care & Control Association is committed to setting the standard of professionalism in animal welfare and
public safety through training, networking, and advocacy.
Values
The organizational values of National Animal Care & Control Association are:
professionalism
dedication
leadership
integrity
innovation
diversity
accessibility
compassion
Training Webinars
Upcoming live & archived training webinars
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NACA is dedicated to your Professional Development. By joining NACA you’ll have access to the best training opportunities. You can also connect with fellow NACA members! In our member’s only site you can post your profile, collaborate together on projects, share your ideas & expertise with others.
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