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...
Unity of Animal Control & Sheltering The National Animal Care and Control Association [NACA] supports the integration of animal control and sheltering services under unified leadership. The potential union of these essential functions represents an approach that...
Officer Robbin Snapp Robbin Snapp, (Bracken County (KY) ACO). A colleague of hers had to this share about Office Snapp… “She’s worked in our shelter for 4 years with just volunteers and has improved our adoption and rescue programs all on her own. We are working...
Unlocking Success: The Power of Professional Certification By National Animal Care and Control Association Obtaining a national animal control officer certification from NACA offers several important benefits for individuals working in the field. Here are some...
- Hardin County ACO’s – This month we want to recognize the amazing officers with Hardin County, Kentucky. Jeff Reece, Chris Siler, and Shane Carpenter. The Animal Care and Control Department serves Hardin County with 11 employees and more than 50 volunteers. At any...
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...
- Officer Jason Lessel - Jason created the 1st Animal Control Division in his county. H is currently Chief Director of Animal Control for the Town of Plantersville MS. Jason is a certified police officer that works in both fields. He told us " I work closely with...
"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...
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...
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...