Join us October 12-15, 2025

Join us this October for the 49th Annual NCARCA Conference - NC Response Ready, where animal control professionals, shelter operators, and disaster response teams unite to share knowledge, strategies, and best practices for handling the complexities of animal care during emergencies. This conference provides a vital platform for learning about the latest advancements in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, with a special focus on how to protect, shelter, and support animals in times of crisis. Whether responding to natural disasters, man-made emergencies, or public health crises, the sessions and workshops here are designed to equip participants with the tools and resources necessary to improve animal welfare and enhance community resilience when disaster strikes.