Animal Care and Control Appreciation

Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week occurs every year during the second full week in April. This effort was created by the National Animal Care and Control Association to recognize and promote professionalism in the field of animal care and control. Agencies and individuals that provide these valuable community services should be commended for all their hard work.

When I see shelter employees out and about, whether I see them at the vet’s office, shelter, adoption event, library, or somewhere in town, I usually try to say hi and express my gratitude for all that they do.

What can you do today on behalf of your animal care and control agencies? Here are a few ideas:

1. Express your thanks.
2. Recognize and celebrate their accomplishments and, if warranted, nominate individuals and shelters for awards.
3. Become involved in a Friends of the Animal Shelter or rescue organization.
4. Donate.
5. Volunteer.
6. Foster.
7. Adopt.
8. Spread the word about the wonderful services your shelter and animal control agencies provide to your community.
9. Raise awareness about the importance of and educate others how to be responsible pet owners.

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