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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.
A MESSAGE FROM NACA’S PRESIDENT
It is with excitement, anticipation and great honor that I now serve you as your President for 2020 . . . read more
Scott Giacoppo,
NACA President 2019/2020
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News & Updates
ACO Training Opportunities
Law Enforcement Officers make numerous public contacts during their shifts, but Animal Control Officers make four (4) times as many contacts during the same time period. Result: 4 times the exposure equals 4 times the possible liability. Well trained animal control...
NACA 2019 Conference Recorded Audio
NACA 2019 Conference – Navigating a Changing Landscape Recorded Audio Sessions & DVDs If you missed our exciting conference in Orlando, or would love a refresher to stay inspired and share what you learned from our line-up of experts, you can listen to recorded...
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION
The unfortunate incident that occurred last week in which police officers pepper-sprayed a domestic cat could have been avoided with proper training Law enforcement officers are trained for a variety of different situations; however, rarely are expected to interpret...
This Week in Animal Care & Control News Episode 2
On this episode NACA Executive Director John Thompson joins the podcast to discuss the recent signing of the PACT Act (The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act). For more information on the PACT Act please view the links provided below:...
President Trump Signs Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act
President Trump signs the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, which revises and expands criminal provisions with respect to animal crushing.
Episode 1 – This Week in Animal Care and Control News
I hope that you enjoyed the first episode of This Week in Animal Care and Control News. With you help we will be able to expand the number of news featured in this weekly part of the NACA Podcast. If you have news happening in your community we want to hear about it....
NACA’S PAW-one: Episode 7 with NACA President Scott Giacoppo
2019 NACA Awards
2019 NACA Awards Congratulations to all the 2019 Award Receipients! Agency / Organizational Awards 2019 Outstanding State Association - Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers 2019 Outstanding Animal Care and Control Agency - Albuquerque Animal Welfare...
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act (HR 724) Passes
The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) applauds the US House of Representatives for passing the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act (HR 724) today. We thank the House leadership for bringing this bill to the floor for a vote and Reps....
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 AccessTo View All Scheduled & Past Webinars
NACHO Training Academy
The National Animal Care & Control Association and Code 3 Associates have partnered to develop a higher standard in animal care and cruelty investigation training: The National Animal Control and Humane Officer (NACHO) Training Academy.
New Online Training Opportunities!
NACA recognizes that the Animal Care & Control Professionals are very busy and often cannot get away for a week for training. In order to better meet these needs, we will soon be offering Online Training Academies in these areas:
- Animal Control Officer Academy
- Humane Law Officer Academy
- Animal Shelter & Care Academy
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