May 2024 board meeting canceled
The virtual May 2024 board meeting will be canceled because the board will all be in San Antonio for a strategic planning session.
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April: Advocating for Animal Welfare – How Animal Control Officers Lead the Charge
April: Advocating for Animal Welfare - How Animal Control Officers Lead the Charge April marks a significant month in the realm of animal welfare – it's National Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month. This observance serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility to...
Introducing the groundbreaking Animal Welfare Dispatcher Certification from NACA!
Elevate your skills and expertise with over 5 hours of specialized training tailored specifically to the unique demands of animal welfare dispatching. Our comprehensive program is designed to empower you to provide top-notch service to your community while...
Strengthening Communities: Recap
Strengthening Communities: Recap of Our In-Person Event for Animal Control Professionals On February 1st, 2024, a remarkable gathering took place in the heart of California's Central Valley. The event, hosted at the City of Fresno brought together 33 dedicated animal...
Embracing Change: NACA Magazine Transitions to Biannual Issues
Embracing Change: NACA Magazine Transitions to Biannual Issues and Bids Farewell to Janet Conner In a significant shift reflecting our commitment to quality content and strategic planning, the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) is excited to announce...
National Animal Care & Control Association Announces the 2023 Annual Award Winners
MEDIA CONTACTJerrica Owen619-551-9864jowen@nacanet.org NATIONAL –The National Animal Care & Control Association understands that the work done by animal careand control professionals across the country is physically and emotionally demanding and requires...
NACA Urgent Notice: Potential Government Shutdown Implications
Dear NACA Members, We want to bring your attention to a matter of potential concern that may impact local government animal control agencies and other public service entities across the country. As you may be aware, there is the possibility of a government shutdown...
Mental Health First Aid For ACO’s
NACA BRINGS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) NATIONAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITY TO ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS (ACOs) AND ANIMAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS To help equip ACOs to confidently and effectively respond when encountering human mental health challenges, the...
Mental Health First Aid Training for ACO Professionals
"Attention animal care and control professionals! Do you want to gain easy-to-use evidence-based tools and increase your confidence in and ability to deal with mental health situations in your work as an animal care and control professional? Do you want to be able to...
Dispatch Digest: week of April 2-8, 2023
April 3-6: NACA is sponsoring the Field services track at the HSUS Animal Care Expo and will be presenting. Watch our Facebook page for live updates!UPCOMING TRAININGS:April 5-6: Missouri ACO Certification Training. April 8: Community Cats Podcast - Online Behavior...