NACA…formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner.

Vision
The vision of the National Animal Care & Control Association is to become the most widely recognized and respected world leader in the field of animal protection and care by setting the standards for professionalism through training, networking, advocacy, and humane law enforcement.


Mission
The mission of the National Animal Care & Control Association is to define and promote professionalism in the animal protection care and humane law enforcement field by providing quality services, education, training, and support.


Values
The organizational values of National Animal Care & Control Association are:

•professionalism
•dedication
•leadership
•integrity
•innovative
•diversity
•accessible
•compassion

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. Only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA's purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL OWNERSHIP.