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NACA Statement on Support of Updated Association of Shelter Veterinarian Guidelines
NACA leadership has reviewed the guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters issued in December 2022 by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) and is pleased to provide an endorsement of this robust resource for shelter professionals. This is the first revision of the document, which was originally published in 2010.
February 2023 Dispatch Digest
Though the month of February is the shortest month of the year, it is not short of exciting things happening for NACA! As we embark on a new year, we are all realizing that this one will no doubt be another tough one.
Louisiana Animal Control Association – Interview with Charles “Chip” Fitz
NACA recently sat down with “Chip”, Director of the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control in LA and the is the President of the Louisiana Animal Control Association (LACA). LACA was recognized in 2022 by NACA as the State Association of the year and we wanted to share with you some of the brilliant insights he shared with us!
January 2023 Humane Highlight
HUMANE HIGHLIGHT – January 2023 – Meet Tia Hickman
Tia Hickman moved in 2007 from Odessa, Ukraine to the United States. In 2017 she followed her passion and love of animals . . .
January 2023 Dispatch Digest
“Though we can’t go back in time and make a brand-new start, we can start today and make a brand-new ending”! Nothing is truer for animal care and control, every day you have an amazing opportunity to positively impact each human and animal you encounter and rewrite the ending to their stories.
HUMANE HIGHLIGHT
Tia Hickman moved in 2007 from Odessa, Ukraine to the United States. In 2017 she followed her passion and love of animals . . .
December Dispatch Digest
This time of year is a wonderful reminder of how we can overcome any challenge and achieve any goal, but only if we have the right people on our side. Every NACA member is undeniably a big part of why we’ve accomplished so much in the last year. May your holidays be filled with love, happiness, and joy.
November 2022 Dispatch Digest
NACA Updates
As we move into November, NACA wants to express our gratitude for your willingness, consistent efforts, and the hard work you each put in to ensure that people and animals in your communities are safe. We wish you all and your families a healthy and happy start to the holiday season!
HUMANE HIGHLIGHT
Meet Kelli Simoneau, director of Chester County Animal Control in South Carolina, a small rural community.
Congratulations to the NACA 2022 Award Recipients!
October 2022 Dispatch Digest – Online
Happy October NACA!! Fall is here and though many of you are still feeling the unprecedented pressures of the summer season, we hope you start to feel some relief.
October Humane Highlight: Bryan Harkey
Calling all NACA Members & ACOS!
September 2022 Top News – Dispatch Digest
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