Conference Registration

Regular training is the primary tool to ensure continued growth and development of modern, humane and professional animal service delivery. NCARCA is dedicated to this development of its members and has a mission to advance the health, morale, welfare, training and knowledge of Animal Care and Control personnel by providing information, education and training to animal organizations. While NCARCA provides for, sponsors and supports training opportunities throughout the year, our most comprehensive presentation is the Annual Training Conference.

From a multi-track course offering for both field and shelter staff, an all-star group of expert instructors, to vendors offering products and services you can use, NCARCA’s Annual Training Conference is THE event you should attend!

NCARCA encourages you to review the course offerings, discuss with your agency and attend this year’s Conference.

Conference registration must be received by Oct. 6, 2025

Note: If you cancel before October 1, 2025 you will receive 80% of your registration fee back.

No refunds will be given after October 6, 2025.

Please complete the online Registration form at:

If paying by check please register online and enter paying by check.

Mail the check to :

Donna Hatcher

P.O. Box 612

Selma, NC 27576

By registering online you are also agreeing to the Conference Code of Conduct posted below.

North Carolina Animal & Rabies Control Association

Code of Conduct & Expectations for Guests

NCARCA Ground Rules:

* Part of good “organizational behavior” involves communication among our organization and its members. We expect that those communications with each other should always reflect the principles of honesty, fairness and respect. We respect diversity, equity, and inclusion in our members throughout the state and require that guest instructors do the same.

* NCARCA encourages everyone to always conduct him/herself in a responsible and professional manner during the conference. This is to include social and networking events. If there is a concern raised, the individual is to address any issue directly with the conference committee representative and/or executive board members, with diplomacy, tact, and direct communication.

* There is no videoing of, or recording audio of, any classes or courses taught by the NCARCA organization or its instructors.

I recognize that I am participating in the North Carolina Animal and Rabies Control Association Conference/training knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily, and I agree to release and hold harmless the North Carolina Animal and Rabies Control Association and its Board members from any injury or liability that may occur in connection with my participation.