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...
NACA Blogs…
Field Forward in Hawai‘i: Inside NACA’s Partnership with Hawaiian Humane Society
In January 2026, the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) had the opportunity to spend several days on O‘ahu working alongside the...
NACA Position Statement on Elective Declawing of Domestic Cats
Introduction The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) is committed to advancing humane, evidence-based practices that promote...
2025 NACA Annual Awards Spotlight
Congratulations to the 2025 NACA Award Winners!SPRING 2025FIELD AWARD WINNERS Spring Field Awards: Click Here to View Their Stories! Animal Control...
Celebrating A New Chapter for In-Person NACA ACO I 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...
A First-of-Its-Kind Look at Field Services Nationwide: New Data Report Released
A First-of-Its-Kind Look at Field Services Nationwide: New Data Report Released The landscape of animal control field services is rapidly evolving,...
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...
Disaster Response
As Hurricane Milton approaches, the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) is actively supporting communities and their pets by helping...
Feb 22, 2026
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...
Jan 24, 2026
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...
Jan 24, 2026
Introduction The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) is committed to advancing humane, evidence-based practices that promote animal welfare, protect public safety, and strengthen the human–animal bond. As part of this mission, NACA offers the...
Dec 30, 2025
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...