National Animal Care & Control Association and Maddie's Fund
5 Scholarships
AACA 2026 Conference Scholarship
The AACA will be offering 5 scholarships between May 18th and May 20th.
Professional Training & Certification
Supporting Alabama's Animal Control & Shelter Professionals
The Alabama Animal Control Association delivers high-quality training, certification, and continuing education equipping officers and shelter personnel with the skills, legal knowledge, and best practices to serve their communities with confidence and compassion.
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Questions? Give us a call.
Speak directly with the association — training, certification, and member support.
Our Mission
Raising the Standard of Animal Welfare and Public Safety
Our programs focus on equipping animal control officers and shelter personnel with the tools, resources, and best practices needed to serve their communities responsibly and compassionately. By emphasizing education and ongoing skill development, we strengthen standards of animal welfare and public safety throughout Alabama.
Supporting Alabama’s Animal Control & Shelter Professionals
67
Alabama Counties Served
500+
Officers Trained
2000
Year Established
100%
Volunteer-Led Board
What We Do
Service, training, advocacy
Professional Development
Structured curriculum designed to enhance knowledge, improve field practices, and support career growth for officers and shelter staff.
Certification & CE
AACA Certification for deputized dog/cat cruelty enforcement under Act 2000-615, plus ongoing continuing-education sessions statewide.
Field & Legal Training
Animal handling, cruelty law, evidence documentation, rabies protocol, and case preparation taught by working professionals.
Upcoming & Ongoing
Training & Certification
Register Today · Orange Beach, AL
AACA 2026 Annual Conference
Join us for the 2026 Annual Conference at the Hampton Inn, Albertville, Alabama. Certification sessions, continuing education, networking, and statewide updates for animal control and humane officers.
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AACA Annual Conference — Albertville, AL
Save the date for the AACA Annual Conference. Certification sessions, continuing education, and statewide networking for animal control and humane officers.
Albertville, Alabama
AACA Scholarship — Applications Open
The AACA is accepting applications for the annual scholarship awarded to officers pursuing further education in animal welfare, enforcement, or veterinary care.
Quarterly Board Meeting
Regular meeting of the AACA Executive Board — open to members.
Virtual / Bay Minette, AL
Hear Our Jingle
As heard on Pro Star Radio
Press play to hear the AACA radio spot carried on Pro Star Radio across Alabama — the voice of our mission for animal control and shelter professionals statewide.
Ready to get certified, or join an AACA event?
Reach the board directly or browse current training sessions.