About CAACO
The Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers (CAACO) is a non-profit organization formed in 1974 to improve the methods of animal control practice, inform the public about animal control, promote justice and equity in the enforcement of animal control laws and advance the health, welfare, professionalism and morale of all animal control officers in the state of Colorado.
CAACO is comprised of member agencies and individual members across the state, all dedicated to the professionalism of animal control officers in the state of Colorado.
The mission of the Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers is to advance professionalism by providing quality education for animal care and control officers, providing resources addressing animal legislation by enhancing inter-agency communication and resource development, and by strengthening the involvement of media, citizens, animal care professionals, and volunteer in the appropriate practice of animal welfare regulation.
