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.

Are you dealing with mice or rats and considering glue traps? Before you use them, it’s important to understand the severe...

Rats and mice live alongside us, thrive because of us, and survive in spite of our attempts to eradicate them. While they...

When looking for a puppy, please skip pet stores and internet sites to consider a dog from a shelter or rescue first.

Distinguish rats from mice and find how to evict these clever animals from your home, yard, or chicken coop. They can carry diseases, but that doesn’t mean they deserve cruelty.

Dogs peeing in unwanted spots can stress any pet owner. But you can teach your pup not to pee in the house, on your garden or even on your neighbor's lawn.

The shocking number of animal cruelty cases reported every day is just the tip of the iceberg—most cases are never reported...

You can help community (feral and stray) cats that live outdoors before and after a hurricane, earthquake, flood, or other disaster.

Preparation and patience are key while your dog adjusts to a new home and you learn to live together.

Meet your federal, state and local legislators in district offices at least once or twice a year because politicians know that engaged constituents mobilize more voters.

Landlords could manage more profitable rental properties and save half a million animals from shelters every year if they accepted all pets without weight or breed restrictions.

Learn how to lower your and fellow drivers' risk of fatal collisions with wildlife or pets while on the road.

To protect their pets, many owners turn to microchips. Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice...

Find a local wildlife rehabber to help orphaned, sick or injured animals using this directory from state departments.

If you can't solve conflicts with wild animals yourself and need to hire a wildlife removal professional, here's how to find one that uses humane, effective practices.

Are you having trouble affording your pet? If you or someone you know is struggling to afford pet food or a veterinarian, help is available.
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