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Animal Control Intake of Healthy Wildlife

Animal Control Intake of Healthy Wildlife It is the position of NACA that picking up, accepting, impounding or destroying healthy and treatable wildlife is a misuse of officer time and public funds and is not consistent with the humane mission of animal welfare...

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Animal Control Intake of Free-Roaming Cats

Animal Control Intake of Free-Roaming Cats It is the position [policy] of the National Animal Care & Control Association that, at every opportunity, officers should [will] work to educate the public regarding humane and responsible co-existence and care of pet and...

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2020 NACA Award Receipients

2020 NACA Award Receipients

There are an incredible number of professionals in the animal welfare field doing such amazing work. The 2020 recipients are as follows:NACA 2020 - ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OF THE YEAR - Recipient - Officer Michael Northrup This award is given to an individual that has...

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About NACA

 Vision

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.

Mission

The National Animal Care & Control Association is committed to setting the standard of professionalism in animal welfare and
public safety through training, networking, and advocacy.

Values

The organizational values of National Animal Care & Control Association are:

professionalism

dedication

leadership

integrity 

innovation

diversity

accessibility

compassion

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