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At Humane World for Animals, we believe that knowledge is the key to better lives for pets, wildlife and the people who care for them. Our expert-curated Animal Care Resources library provides trusted, science-backed guidance on pet adoption, health, behavior, and humane solutions for coexisting with wildlife.

We've compiled these resources to help you make informed, compassionate decisions—whether you’re welcoming a new pet, navigating behavior challenges or seeking humane ways to manage wildlife conflicts.

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Be an advocate for animals Adopting and rehoming pets
How to find an ethical, responsible dog breeder

If you've checked shelters and rescue groups and still haven't found the best pet for you, here's how to find a responsible dog breeder.

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Pet health and safety Adopting and rehoming pets
Resources for pet owners

Resources to help you have the best life with your pet.

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Facts about wildlife killing contests

WARNING: This page contains graphic content. What are wildlife killing contests? While contests like dogfighting and...

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Humane wildlife management
Glue trap FAQs

Q: What are glue traps? A: Glue traps, also known as glue boards, are trays coated with an extremely strong adhesive. Any...

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Be an advocate for animals
How are dogs used in testing and can we stop experiments?

Over 40,000 dogs are experimented on in the United States every year. Learn how you can help us end this cruel and unnecessary practice.

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Bullfighting

Every year, approximately 180,000 bulls are killed in bullfights around the world, with many more killed or injured in bull...

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Pet health and safety
Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment (MEIA) Resources

Our presentations, reports and published papers provide examples of how monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment (MEIA)...

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Pet health and safety
Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment

Humane World for Animals has operated successful dog and cat welfare and population management programs around the world for...

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Companion animal welfare

The situation for dogs and cats varies from culture to culture. In many places in the world, these companion animals are...

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