National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) today announced the launch of the Animal Care & Control International Officer Certification (ACOi), a globally recognized and internationally applicable professional credential designed for animal health,...
Media Contact: Paige Strott paiges@americanhumane.org Animal Rescue Organizations Train and Collaborate on Disaster Preparedness 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina Animal Welfare Organizations Available to Discuss Significant Improvements in Animal Disaster Readiness...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
The National Animal Care & Control Association wants to recognize the support we have received from Petco Love. Petco Love has made a commitment to NACA for the next three years totaling $225,000 in funding support. The Petco Foundation has been a longtime...
In this challenging time, we are deeply concerned for the safety of animal control officers around the nation, who continue their work of saving lives and protecting pets and people. Despite the varying situations happening in many of our cities, we want you to know we are with you and thinking of you during this troubling time. We are here for you. Please be safe out there!
The unfortunate incident that occurred last week in which police officers pepper-sprayed a domestic cat could have been avoided with proper training Law enforcement officers are trained for a variety of different situations; however, rarely are expected to interpret...