A First-of-Its-Kind Look at Field Services Nationwide: New Data Report Released The landscape of animal control field services is rapidly evolving, yet until now, very little national-level data existed to represent the daily realities of this critical work. That...
The Heart of Animal Welfare Last week, we celebrated Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who care for animals and serve their communities every single day. From cleaning kennels before the sun rises to comforting...
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...
Why Insurance Matters in Animal Services Animal services are built on compassion and community protection. Every Animal Control Officer (ACO), shelter worker, and volunteer shows up because they believe in giving animals and people a safe environment. But behind every...
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...
NACA recently completed a groundbreaking two-day pilot program in Pasadena, California, as part of Field Forward – a program by NACA. The pilot was led by Lean Six Sigma Certified Board President Spencer Conover, Executive Director Jerrica Owen (also Lean Six Sigma...
NACA has updated the Disaster Resource Portal with new downloads. Please visit: the Disaster Resources page to download Disaster Resources: NEW - Severe Weather Preparedness Guide - Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Animal Control Officers
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,...
A Unified Safety Standard for Animal Control OfficersEndorsed by:For the first time in our industry’s history, the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), in collaboration with 14 state associations, has released a jointly...
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...