by naca-web | Feb 22, 2026 | Announcements, Blog, Field Services
Why Access to Spay and Neuter Still Matters By Dr. Christina Avila Spay and neuter has been central to my work throughout my career—from veterinary medicine, to sheltering, to field services. While the framing has shifted over time—from cancer prevention to population...
by naca-web | Jan 24, 2026 | Announcements, Blog, Field Services
In January 2026, the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) had the opportunity to spend several days on O‘ahu working alongside the Hawaiian Humane Society (Hawaiian Humane) as part of our Field Forward program — an in-depth, collaborative process...
by naca-web | Dec 18, 2025 | Announcements, Blog, Field Services, Training
Four Days, A New Format, A Stronger Impact This in-person session brought together a full class of twenty-five animal control professionals, many of whom have been working in the field for years. Their experience, combined with a willingness to engage in thoughtful...
by naca-web | Dec 4, 2025 | Announcements, Field Services
A First-of-Its-Kind Look at Field Services Nationwide: New Data Report Released The landscape of animal control field services is rapidly evolving, yet until now, very little national-level data existed to represent the daily realities of this critical work. That...
by naca-web | Jun 9, 2025 | Announcements, Community Outreach, Field Services
NACA has updated the Disaster Resource Portal with new downloads. Please visit: the Disaster Resources page to download Disaster Resources: NEW – Severe Weather Preparedness Guide – Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Animal Control Officers View Disaster...
by naca-web | Jun 1, 2025 | Announcements, Blog, Field Services, Position Statements
A Unified Safety Standard for Animal Control Officers Endorsed by: For the first time in our industry’s history, the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), in collaboration with 14 state associations, has released a jointly developed position statement...
