It is the position of NACA that every animal control officer should receive, at minimum, the below-outlined training. Requiring minimum training standards will increase safety for officers, animals, and the communities they serve. Furthermore, it is the position of...
Why Animal Control? How about Animal Services, Animal Welfare or Animal Protection, etc.? We could still be the dog whipper or the dog collector? Between the 16th and 18th century the dog whipper was employed by churches in England to keep stray dogs away from church...
Today is the day… a little comic relief is here for animal control officers around the country! NACA is thrilled to be partnering up with @ComedyClubFox as we get ready to show the world the amazing, hard-working, dedicated, and yes, sometimes funny work of animal...
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.
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!
2022 National Animal Care & Control Association Award WinnersAnimal Control Officer of the Year – Lawrence Higginbottom (Memphis, TN) Humane Law Enforcement Officer of the Year – Dany Flores- Lopez (Deerwood, MD) Animal Care and Control Employee of the Year –...
Is there a topic in animal welfare that you're incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about? Do you want to speak at the 2033 Prairie States Animal Welfare Conference? Sign up by October 28, 2022 https://iawf.wildapricot.org/
TOP NEWS Board Elections! Mark your calendars! Polls open October 17th - 21st! Return to Home Webinar Join NACA September 13th as we team up with Michaelson Found Animals to bring your stories presented by ACOs around the country going above and beyond to reunite pets...
Happy September! And what a busy month it will be for NACA and its members! We are thrilled to share that we have 12 board member prospects for the upcoming election - be sure to update your member profile with your most current information to ensure you receive your...
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...