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.

Shrink your lawn to balance family fun with a wildlife habitat. You'll be supporting nature and reducing the use and extra expense of water, fossil fuels, and chemicals.

Nature’s ultimate multitaskers give wildlife shelter, food and more, supporting the entire ecosystem.

Squirrels are smart and athletic, which might make them an annoyance. Here’s how to handle squirrel conflicts with kindness when they get in your house.

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

Whether you just adopted your pet or are moving to a new location with your companion animals, it’s important to carefully pick a vet for the best care.

If you found a stray dog or cat, here are sensible ways to help without getting in over your head.

A systematic approach for rallying your friends, family, and community to recover your missing pet as well as tips on prevention.

How to keep pets calm and wildlife safe during holidays so that the whole family can celebrate.

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.

Help your kitty discover the great indoors with lots of enrichment, whether it is hot or cold outside.

Dog breeds with flat faces like pugs and French bulldogs unfortunately suffer from poor breeding practices that cause health concerns.

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.

Please take these crucial considerations into account before you scoop up young kittens that you may find without a mother cat nearby.

Cats are territorial and don't always get along at first. Here are some tips to help keep the peace between your cats.

Follow these steps to clean up pet stains and get rid of pet odors when your dog or cat pees or poops on floors or furniture in your house.
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