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.
Less than 1% of farm animals is lost to native carnivores. Trophy hunting stats show why it is wrong and unnecessary, while economics prove that hunters benefit from conservation.
This guide covers the fundamentals of proper horse care, including nutrition, shelter, veterinary care, hoof care, exercise, and overall welfare—based on widely accepted animal welfare standards.
While having a horse in the family can be rewarding, being a successful horse owner requires a great deal of time, money and...
Soring involves the intentional infliction of pain to a horse's legs or hooves in order to force the horse to perform an artificial, exaggerated gait. Here are important facts about this cruel abuse.
Chewing can be directed to appropriate items to keep your dog from risking their safety or destroying things you value.
Bear troubles in your neighborhood? Bird feeders, unsecured pet food, garbage, compost, containers for recycling, and grills may be bringing them to your back door.
The shocking number of animal cruelty cases reported every day is just the tip of the iceberg—most cases are never reported...
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.
Humane World for Animals has operated successful dog and cat welfare and population management programs around the world for...
Cats can seem mysterious, but you can decipher your cat's mood based on their vocalizations, body language and behavior.
Find answers to common questions about outdoor and community cats, including TNR, kittens, cat behavior, and humane ways to help.
To protect their pets, many owners turn to microchips. Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice...
Every purchase has power. Many products and the ingredients they are made from, such as makeup and household cleaners, are...
Thanks to pet vaccinations, US deaths from rabies has declined from over 100 to about 2 per year, but both people and pets are still at risk. Stay safe with vigilance and prevention.
Find out why dogs dig and learn humane, effective ways to stop digging behaviors while meeting your dog’s natural needs.
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