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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 a non-profit organization that is committed to setting the standard of professionalism in animal welfare and public safety through training, networking, and advocacy.

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News & Updates
NACA Field Services Training
NACA Field Services Series: Using Tools and Equipment This course covers safe, effective and humane use of standard-issue field services equipment. Videos present humane concepts and safe handling techniques. Use of tools and equipment is demonstrated by Animal...
NACA Board Application Process Opens 7/11/2022
NACA Board Application Process Opens 7/11/2022 Application Process Closes On August 11, 2022 BE A NATIONAL LEADER Serving on the NACA Board is one of the most rewarding ways for you as a Animal Care and Control Professional to bring your expertise to the service of...
NACA endorses New Federal Act for Animals in Disasters!
As disaster season gets more extreme each year and affects millions of people and their pets, NACA wanted to share with all our members an important piece of legislation we are endorsing. We want to make sure all our members were aware of this important federal...
NACA Statement on the Potential for Expansion of Courtroom Animal Advocates Program (CAAP) Laws
Dear colleagues,
NACA wants to thank you for continuing to go above and beyond every day for the animals and people in your communities. At our very core, 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. Please read below for our most current position statement in response to the potential for expansion of Courtroom Animal Advocates Program (CAAP) Laws.
ACO 1 or ACO 2 Course Scholarships
NACA (National Animal Care and Control Association) has been awarded a grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to help fund a scholarship program through which NACA will award scholarships for ACO 1 or ACO 2 courses,...
June 9th 2022 – NACA Meeting
Thursday, June 09, 2022 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT Membership is invited to join the monthly NACA Board Meeting Every 2nd Thursday public meeting Log into your member portal for the zoom link on the calendar.
Training & Certifications
NACA Webinars – Train Anywhere!
The NACA now includes a JCH Subscription as an Individual Membership Benefit! If you aren’t a current NACA member, be sure to sign up today!
Individual NACA Members Have Free Access To View All Scheduled & Past Webinars
NACA ACO I Certification Online Course
Designed for the busy working professional, each lesson is divided into 5-10 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.
After successful completion of the basic online ACO 1 Academy and Proctored Test, you will receive NACA’s Basic Animal Control Officer Certification. NACA Individual Membership includes a $100 Discount on this training!
NACA ACO II Certification Online Course
Your online Basic ACO Certification Course is filled with more than 20 hours of instruction, activities and exercises designed to help you grow and succeed in your role.
After successful completion of the basic online ACO 2 Academy and Proctored Test, you will receive NACA’s National Animal Control Officer Certification.
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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.