Celebrating Excellence in Animal Care and Control The National Animal Care & Control Association understands that the work done by animal care and control professionals across the country is physically and emotionally demanding and requires individuals of the...
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Officers Deserve More Than Appreciation—They Deserve Support When people hear the term “animal control officer,” outdated images of someone chasing stray dogs might still come to mind.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...
CELEBRATING OUR 2025 NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK | AWARD WINNERS Nominated by a body of their peers for outstanding excellence. NACA 2025 - Rising Star Award For new or up-and-coming team members who go above and beyond. Matheajoy Emerson “MJ brings...
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...
2026 SESSION COMING SOON! Request to be notified of the next course date: We will let you know when the next class dates are open for registration. Any questions contact dhawks@nacanet.org PLEASE...
NACA Inaugural Summit: A Unified Vision for Animal Care and Control San Antonio, Texas, recently hosted a pivotal event in the realm of animal welfare—the inaugural summit organized by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). This landmark gathering...
Celebrating a Major Milestone: NACA Surpasses 3,000 Members! We are thrilled to announce an exciting milestone in our journey – we have officially surpassed our goal of 3,000 members! This incredible achievement is a testament to the collective efforts of our...
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...
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...
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.