Project Coyote partnership with the National Animal Care & Control Association

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) represents the interests of animal control officers (ACOs). Project Coyote is partnering with NACA to help equip ACOs with knowledge and tools—including Project Coyote-NACA co-branded materials such as door hangers, brochures, and signs—that inform, educate and empower and can be distributed to communities, shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and similar target areas and organizations.

Our educational materials go through multiple levels of review to ensure best science, are tested for effectiveness before being included in our toolkit and are designed to be accessible to diverse audiences and reading levels (with some written materials available in both English and Spanish). Widespread dissemination of these resources will encourage a science-based dialogue about humane, nonlethal approaches to peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.

If you represent a local entity interested in featuring and/or distributing these materials, we offer ways you can add your logo to any of the specifically designed materials targeted to various audiences, from ACOs themselves to the community members they support and the organizations and agencies with which they collaborate.

During the summer months, animal care officers, animal shelters, and police departments across the country typically receive increased calls from community members regarding wildlife sightings in their backyards. Wildlife is actively raising young and working overtime to feed growing families, resulting in increased sightings and activity. This partnership provides the resources needed to equip ACOs to respond humanely and effectively to calls about wildlife. Hosted on July 13th by Project Coyote and the National Animal Care & Control Association, this webinar features John Maguranis, who shared firsthand experiences about the importance of coexistence from his 18-year career as an ACO in Massachusetts.