Supporting Friends in Need With CalAnimals
Best Friend's Wellness is proud to partner with CalAnimals. Best Friend's Wellness donates 1.5% of profits directly to our friends at CalAnimals.
Mission
CalAnimal's mission is to support the success of animal welfare and sheltering organizations in meeting the needs of animals and people in their communities.The California Animal Welfare Association ("CalAnimals") formed in 2018 through a merger between California's two statewide animal-welfare associations: California Animal Control Directors Association (CACDA) and State Humane Association of California (SHAC). CalAnimals is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
History
SHAC was founded in 1909 to represent local humane organizations with matters of concern to all but beyond the resources of any one organization or agency. CACDA was founded in 1976 to represent California's animal care and control professionals. Together, as one organization, they unite California's animal welfare community and provide even greater support and advocacy to their member organization.
What CalAnimals Does
- Statewide advocate for animal welfare professionals in California.
- Leader in state and regional legislative initiatives to protect animals and advance animal welfare.
- Provide expert guidance to more than 500 incorporated cities and 58 counties in California on public safety and humane animal care in their communities.
- Publish the California Animal Laws Handbook, a compilation of key California codes and regulations pertaining to animals.
- Sponsor the Animal Law Enforcement Training Academy for humane and animal control officers throughout the state.
- Organize year-round training opportunities for animal welfare and veterinary professionals from throughout the state to advance knowledge and offer continuing education opportunities.
- Administer California’s Certified Animal Control Officer program, recognizing their training, professionalism, and commitment to pursuing continuing education.
- Sponsor an Emerging Leaders Program to mentor the next generation of animal welfare leaders.
- Support Disaster Response efforts through improved collaboration and implementation of best practices.
- Provide support and information to members and the general public.
- Facilitate collaboration to address challenges and improve our collective ability to save lives.