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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
Nationwide Collaboration Establishes Safety Standards for Animal Control Officers
Nationwide Collaboration Establishes Safety Standards for Animal Control Officers This morning, June 1, 2025, the National Animal Care and Control Association, together with 20 State Associations, is proud to release a unified Position Statement calling for clear,...
For the First Time: A Unified Safety Standard for Animal Control Officers
A Unified Safety Standard for Animal Control OfficersEndorsed by:For the first time in our industry’s history, the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), in collaboration with 14 state associations, has released a jointly...
Coming Together, Moving Forward: Highlights from the 2025 NACA State Association Summit
Coming Together, Moving Forward: Highlights from the 2025 NACA State Association Summit The 2025 NACA State Association Summit brought together over 120 passionate professionals from 39 states for 1.5 days of powerful conversations, collaborative problem-solving, and...
Congratulations 2025 Award Recipients!
Celebrating Excellence in Animal Care and Control Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and to all those who were nominated for this year’s NACA Awards. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts are what move this industry forward every single day....
Animal Control Officers Deserve More Than Appreciation—They Deserve Support
Animal Control Officers Deserve More Than Appreciation—They Deserve Support When people hear the term “animal control officer,” outdated images of someone chasing stray dogs might still come to mind. But today’s animal control officers (ACOs) are highly trained...
Building Connections & Community
In a significant step toward community-centered animal care and control, the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) recently hosted a one-day event in Reno…
Behind the Badge: Anna Barrett
Behind the Badge: Anna Barrett (NACA's October Spotlight Winner) We see the hard work and dedication every day from the wonderful people in animal welfare. When Anna Barrett was selected as NACA's October Spotlight, her enthusiastic and thoughtful reflections on the...
National Animal Care & Control Association Announces the 2024 Annual Award Winners
MEDIA CONTACT: Jerrica Owen619-551-9864jowen@nacanet.orgFor Release 10/22/2024National Animal Care & Control Association Announces the 2024 Annual Award Winners NATIONAL –The National Animal Care & Control Association understands that the work done by animal...
Disaster Response
As Hurricane Milton approaches, the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) is actively supporting communities and their pets by helping to provide critical coordination and resources to ensure animal welfare is prioritized during this challenging time....
NACA extends a heartfelt and special thank you to the sponsors of the 2024 State Association Summit. Their generous support was instrumental in making this event a reality, and without it, the summit would not have been possible.