Is there a topic in animal welfare that you’re incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about?
Do you want to speak at the 2033 Prairie States Animal Welfare Conference?
Sign up by October 28, 2022
https://iawf.wildapricot.org/
Board Elections!
Mark your calendars! Polls open October 17th – 21st!
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Join NACA September 13th as we team up with Michaelson Found Animals to bring your stories presented by ACOs around the country going above and beyond to reunite pets with owners in the field! View on NACA Calendar
NACA is LEADing Conversations
Join us September 14th for our next LEADing Conversations with everyone’s favorite podcast host Daniel Ettinger! 10am EST!
Happy September! And what a busy month it will be for NACA and its members! We are thrilled to share that we have 12 board member prospects for the upcoming election – be sure to update your member profile with your most current information to ensure you receive your ballot. NACA Board of Director Election: October 17th – 21st – VOTING by individual members. Annual Membership Meeting October 29th.
Are you one of the 102 officers who registered and attended the 1st NACA LEADing Conversations session? It was a super success and congrats to Officer Jen McLaughlin for winning an ACO Starter Kit from our partners at ACES! Grab your seat for September’s session “HUMANEizing the Badge“.
Are you ready?
Access the NACA Disaster Portal now for resources on preparedness, how to get involved and access to training.
This course covers safe, effective and humane use of standard-issue field services equipment. Videos present humane concepts and safe handling techniques. Use of tools and equipment is demonstrated by Animal Capture and Handling Instructor John Peaveler.
keywords: animal control, animal protection, dog handling, cat handling
Application Process Closes On August 11, 2022
Applications to the Board of Directors must be made via the NACA Website Board Election Page
To complete the Board Member Application, the applicant must be an Individual NACA Member in good standing.
The 100-word Statement of Willingness to Serve must be submitted with the Board Application.
The application acceptance process will begin on July 11, 2022 and end on August 11, 2022 at 5pm Eastern
Click Here for Details and to access the Board Member Application.
The PAW Act directs the Administrator of FEMA to establish an advisory group with outside experts that will align FEMA guidance to match current best practices in animal care for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
This legislation has been carefully reviewed and by endorsed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the Humane Society of the U.S.(HSUS), the Animal Welfare Institute, the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the National Alliance of State Animal & Agricultural Emergency Programs (NASAAEP), and the National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition (NARSC), of which NACA is a proud member of.
This will truly be a unique opportunity for animal welfare groups who have the knowledge and experience, and subject matter experts to help inform FEMA direction and hopefully support stronger responses to animals during disasters!
NACA has a unique role during disasters, our strength is in our membership and being able to help match the needs with the resources. To find out more about how to get involved during times of disaster, please visit our NACA Disaster Portal for links to training, resources, and other disaster related information.
We thank you for your continued support of the profession, the animals, your communities, and NACA – we couldn’t do it without your dedication to the mission!
Stay Safe,
Jerrica Owen
Executive Director
National Animal Care & Control Association