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Membership Criteria:

Membership consist of professionals affiliated with public and incorporated private non-profit animal welfare organizations within the state of North Carolina and membership is open to non-profit 501(c)(3) and municipal animal welfare and spay / neuter organizations (exclusive of for-profit veterinary clinics).  The membership is an annual general membership with a standard fee established by the NCAF Board.  All memberships are subject to the review and discretion of the NCAF Membership Committee.

​Membership Process/Selection:

A membership application must be completed and submitted to the NCAF Membership Committee.  Applications will be accepted through mail or email.  All applications will be reviewed by the Membership Committee for recommendation to the NCAF Board for approval.             Once approval has been made the Membership Committee will notify the applicant, collect the membership fee and provide introductory information and next steps to most effectively contribute to the NCAF Mission.

​Membership Benefits

Individual, Tier 1 Agency, Tier 2 Agency, and Partner members receive:

  • Voting Privileges (except Partner)
  • Access to Justice Clearing House live webinars and on demand training courses 
  • Reduced   fees for NCAF events and training including PDC certification program
  • Opportunity to engage in bi-monthly membership meetings
  • NCAF communications and alerts from centralized source
  • Discounted registration at Carolinas Unite conference 
  • Networking opportunities with other animal welfare professionals
  • Legislative advocacy in the state General Assembly
  • Strategic collaboration to share and learn current trends in animal welfare
  • Access to potential statewide transfer partners (program under construction)

Membership Fee Structure:

Membership Levels

Individual- $50

  • One person 


State Agency Organizations

  • Shelters and rescues with a brick-and-mortar facility regulated by the Department of Ag and has a Department of Ag license *OR* a law enforcement agency or animal control agency that falls under the Sheriff’s Office or Police Department and is responsible for enforcement
    • Tier 1 
      • 1-50 employees when staffed at full capacity 
      • $135
      • All employees of the organization can take advantage of membership benefits
    • Tier 2 
      • 51+ employees when staffed at full capacity 
      • $175
      • All employees of the organization can take advantage of membership benefits
    • Organizations will identify up to 3 members who will represent the organization to: 
      • vote on behalf of their organization
      • receive and share member communications 
  • This level also includes members from national organizations that have more than 1 person residing in the state 


Partner- $100

  • Foster-based rescue organizations that do not have a brick-and-mortar location and do not have a Department of Ag license
  • This level is non-voting 

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