NACA Blog
Congratulations 2025 Award Recipients!
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....
Animal Control Officers Deserve More Than Appreciation—They Deserve Support
Animal Control Officers Deserve More Than Appreciation—They Deserve Support When people hear the term “animal control officer,” outdated images of someone chasing stray dogs might still come to mind. But today’s animal control officers (ACOs) are highly trained...
Building Connections & Community
In a significant step toward community-centered animal care and control, the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) recently hosted a one-day event in Reno…
Behind the Badge: Anna Barrett
Behind the Badge: Anna Barrett (NACA's October Spotlight Winner) We see the hard work and dedication every day from the wonderful people in animal welfare. When Anna Barrett was selected as NACA's October Spotlight, her enthusiastic and thoughtful reflections on the...
National Animal Care & Control Association Announces the 2024 Annual Award Winners
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...
Disaster Response
As Hurricane Milton approaches, the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) is actively supporting communities and their pets by helping to provide critical coordination and resources to ensure animal welfare is prioritized during this challenging time....
Transforming the Role of Animal Control Officers through AI
Transforming the Role of Animal Control Officers through AI In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields, and animal control is no exception. Integrating AI into the daily tasks of animal control officers can significantly enhance their...
ACO III Course Groundbreaking Success
NACA's ACO III Course: A Groundbreaking Success in Gainesville, FLIn July 2024, the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) marked a significant milestone with the completion of our inaugural ACO III course in Gainesville, FL. This groundbreaking event,...
Announcing NACA ACO III
January 13-15, 2025 Session is Full! Click Here to Join the Waitlist. We will let you know when the next class dates are open for registration. Any questions contact dhawks@nacanet.org PLEASE NOTE THE ONLINE PRE-REQUISITE:You must complete the online portion of the...
NACA Inaugural Summit: A Unified Vision for Animal Care and Control
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...
NACA extends a heartfelt and special thank you to the sponsors of the 2024 State Association Summit. Their generous support was instrumental in making this event a reality, and without it, the summit would not have been possible.