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NACA endorses New Federal Act for Animals in Disasters!

NACA endorses New Federal Act for Animals in Disasters!

As disaster season gets more extreme each year and affects millions of people and their pets, NACA wanted to share with all our members an important piece of legislation we are endorsing. We want to make sure all our members were aware of this important federal...

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Deputy Angela Walters – NACA’s June Humane Highlight

Deputy Angela WaltersCheboygan County Michigan Deputy Angela Walters is currently one of two deputy Animal Control Officers for Cheboygan County Michigan. Deputy Walters has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Lake Superior State University and has been...

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NACA Statement on the Potential for Expansion of Courtroom Animal Advocates Program (CAAP) Laws

NACA Statement on the Potential for Expansion of Courtroom Animal Advocates Program (CAAP) Laws

Dear colleagues,

NACA wants to thank you for continuing to go above and beyond every day for the animals and people in your communities. At our very core, NACA envisions a world in which all animal care and control professionals are respected as essential public servants and receive consistent support, resources and training allowing them to effectively and compassionately achieve the highest quality of life for the animals and citizens in the community they serve. Please read below for our most current position statement in response to the potential for expansion of Courtroom Animal Advocates Program (CAAP) Laws.

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NACA envisions a world in which all animal care and control professionals are respected as essential public servants and receive consistent support, resources and training allowing them to effectively and compassionately achieve the highest quality of life for the animals and citizens in the community they serve.

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