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.
Is a cat feral or friendly, stray or at home in the community? Here’s a guide to commonly used terms for outdoor cats defined by their ownership, lifestyle and behavior.
Get tips for local lawmakers and town officials to start a trap-neuter-release (TNR) program to help stray, feral and free-roaming cats in the community.
Cats and wildlife in the community can coexist peacefully by keeping cats indoors and trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.
Are cats stalking your backyard bird feeder? Here’s how you can help both birds and cats.
Conflicts with deer are best solved by addressing their root causes. Here are steps that can be taken to humanely and effectively control deer populations where necessary.
Too many turkeys in your yard or garden? Find easy, effective and humane ways to move them along off your property.
Groundhogs are shy, timid creatures that may dine on garden vegetables or flowers. Fencing and humane harassment are the best ways to solve conflicts with woodchucks.
Chipmunks are cute, but occasionally they get into our house or bird feeders. We have tips if you need to help them escape or want to keep them out of your yard.
Don’t let heartworm stand between you and your best friend. Stop transmission when possible, recognize the symptoms, and schedule treatment with a vet.
Wily, hilarious chickens are underrated stars of the animal kingdom with a higher IQ than you might expect.
Tips for helping blind cats and dogs flourish to live happy lives, whether your pet has been losing their sight or you just adopted one.
From leading the pack to top dog, plenty of simplistic metaphors come from canines. But relationships that dogs have with each other can be complex from the first meeting.
Do you have a car that you’d just like to go away without a hassle? Consider donating that vehicle to charity.
Your support helps ensure that everyone has increasing access to pet care. Here are just a few of the people and pets we’ve...
Practical solutions can keep free-roaming cats in the community out of your yard and out of sight from indoor pets to avoid unwanted noise.
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