Virginia Animal Control Association

05/05/2026

The deadline to apply to speak at our annual conference is quickly approaching - May 31st, 2026!

https://www.vacaonline.net/call-for-speakers---vaca-conference.html

05/05/2026

May the 4th Be With You… even on the tough calls!!

To the officers and animal welfare professionals showing up every day, handling the unknown, making tough decisions, and keeping communities and animals safe.

👉 The force behind this work is you!

04/30/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to theEquine Welfare Collaborative of Virginia for their generous sponsorship of the 2025 VACA Conference!

The Equine Welfare Collaborative of Virginia is dedicated to improving the lives of horses through advocacy, education, and collaboration across the animal welfare community. Their work supports responsible care, promotes humane standards, and strengthens partnerships between organizations committed to protecting equine well-being.

As we look ahead to the 2026 VACA Conference, we invite other vendors and organizations who are passionate about animal welfare to join us as sponsors. This is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and support a shared mission.

👉 Interested in becoming a 2026 sponsor? Link in the comments 🔗

04/28/2026

We’d like to extend a sincere thank you to Jackson Creek Mfg., Inc. for their generous sponsorship of the 2025 VACA Conference!

Jackson Creek Manufacturing specializes in high-quality animal control equipment, including transport solutions designed with both safety and welfare in mind. Their commitment to providing reliable, ethical tools directly supports the important work of animal welfare professionals and agencies every day.
If your organization is interested in supporting this important work, we invite you to become a sponsor for the 2026 VACA Conference! It’s a great opportunity to connect with animal welfare professionals and showcase your products and services.

👉 Vendor & sponsorship information in the comments

Thank you again to Jackson Creek Manufacturing for making a difference!

04/14/2026

A letter from our President - Honoring Dedication Across Virginia

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

This week we recognize Animal Control Appreciation Week and the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to protect both our community and its animals.

From rescuing lost and injured pets to ensuring public safety and promoting responsible ownership, their work often goes unseen but never unappreciated. Thank you for your compassion, commitment, and service every single day. 🐾

02/04/2026

Great work Roanoke Police Department - VA and all those involved 🐾👍🏼

Thank you Angels of Assisi for your help!

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02/04/2026

Solving conflicts with coyotes 📚🐕

Wednesday, February 11, 3:00-4:00pm ET
Getting calls about coyote sightings and conflicts in your community? If not, you probably will be soon!
Now firmly entrenched in every state (except Hawaii), coyotes are well-adapted to urban and suburban areas and are all around us! While their presence is often alarming to the public, conflicts with coyotes can be easily avoided and solved. Join us for this free webinar, which will discuss how the public can reduce coyote attractants in their yards and neighborhood, information about the best way to protect pets, and tools for successfully changing the behavior of problem coyotes.
This webinar will be recorded and available later to watch for free at humanepro.org/wildlifewebinars

Humane World for Animals is an approved provider of content which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications. Every hour of training equals 1 CE towards CAWA Recertification. Webinars that meet the eligibility requirements for NACA are approved for CEUs.

🔗Link below

02/01/2026

If you had ‘kangaroo in the snow’ on your bingo card… 🦘❄️

Good job to the officers involved!
Nelson County Sheriff's Office