by naca-web | Dec 30, 2025 | Blog, Humane Highlights
Congratulations to the 2025 NACA Award Winners! SPRING 2025FIELD AWARD WINNERS Spring Field Awards: Click Here to View Their Stories! Animal Control Officer of the Year:Ryan Jesien Animal Shelter Professional of the Year:Melissa Sheldon Leader of the Year:Saylor Knox...
by naca-web | Nov 8, 2025 | Announcements, Blog, Humane Highlights, News
CELEBRATING OUR 2025 NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK | AWARD WINNERS Nominated by a body of their peers for outstanding excellence. NACA 2025 – Rising Star Award For new or up-and-coming team members who go above and beyond. Matheajoy Emerson “MJ...
by naca-web | Oct 28, 2024 | Announcements, Blog, Humane Highlights
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...
by naca-web | Jul 13, 2023 | Blog, Humane Highlights
Officer Robbin Snapp Robbin Snapp, (Bracken County (KY) ACO). A colleague of hers had to this share about Office Snapp… “She’s worked in our shelter for 4 years with just volunteers and has improved our adoption and rescue programs all on her own. We are working...
by naca-web | Jun 15, 2023 | Blog, Humane Highlights
– Hardin County ACO’s – This month we want to recognize the amazing officers with Hardin County, Kentucky. Jeff Reece, Chris Siler, and Shane Carpenter. The Animal Care and Control Department serves Hardin County with 11 employees and more than 50 volunteers. At...
by naca-web | May 23, 2023 | Blog, Humane Highlights
– Officer Jason Lessel – Jason created the 1st Animal Control Division in his county. H is currently Chief Director of Animal Control for the Town of Plantersville MS. Jason is a certified police officer that works in both fields. He told us ” I work...