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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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A woman trains her black lab who lifts his paw playfully for a shake
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to reward dogs with positive reinforcement training

Just say yes to training your dog with treats, toys and praise for good deeds to sway them away from unwanted behavior.

Sad dog tethered to a tree
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Is it okay to chain or tether dogs?

Have you seen chained dogs in your neighborhood and wondered what to do? Here are some common questions about chaining and tethering, and how you can help.

Puppy jumping up on a woman
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to stop your dog from jumping up

The same rules apply whether you want to stop dogs from jumping on you, friends, family or others.

If you found a stray dog or cat, you might earn its trust with treats
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat Caring for your dog
How to safely help a stray animal

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

Dogs playing in water with superimposed sign stating: "Warning! Blue-green algal blooms"
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Keeping dogs safe in water

Protect your dog from toxic blue-green algae in ponds and lakes, and be alert to the signs of cyanobacteria poisoning.

A tan dog lays on the ground looking sad
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Is my dog sick? Try this at-home exam

How to know if your dog is healthy and which symptoms mean it’s time to see a veterinarian.

Two bored dogs trying to escape from yard squeeze under fence
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Keep your dog from running away by knowing why they escape

Learn how to keep your dog in your yard or at home so they don't get lost, get hurt, contribute to pet overpopulation, or end up causing costly damage.

Dogs meeting outside
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Introducing your new dog to your other dogs

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.

kitten on woman's shoulder
Pet health and safety Adopting and rehoming pets Caring for your cat Caring for your dog
How to live with allergies and pets

You can be happy with pets, even if you're allergic. Don't just cope. Improve your quality of life and reduce symptoms via air cleaners, regular baths, and shots or sprays.

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