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.
Want to add a pet to your family? Local animal shelters and rescue groups can be great places to search for a new cat, dog, bird, small animal, horse, or even pig! Here’s how.
Learn how to live near and deal with this gentle species when they enter your yard or garage.
Guinea pigs are a little higher maintenance than other small pets. Make sure you are ready for the commitment before adopting one of these gentle animals.
Foxes are usually no cause for alarm, but if you have backyard chickens, you'll need to protect them. Here's what to do if you see a fox in your neighborhood.
Taking simple precautions in cougar country can easily prevent dangerous conflicts, protect our pets, and help us live in harmony with majestic mountain lions.
What food and when should guinea pigs eat? Plan out their diet and keep a schedule to keep these small pets healthy.
Follow our four-step process to help your dog become acquainted with spending time in a crate.
Dolphins suffer greatly in captivity. One of the ways they're exploited is in businesses that offer people a chance to "swim with the dolphins."
The shocking number of animal cruelty cases reported every day is just the tip of the iceberg—most cases are never reported...
House-train a new dog or puppy by establishing a routine for when they eat, drink, go outside, and get rewarded for desired behavior.
The answer might seem obvious to well-intentioned animal lovers: you help them. Maybe you even adopt them and bring them home...
There are more than 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S., most of which market themselves as “USDA approved” “small family breeders...
What is a puppy mill? Puppy mills are inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities that churn out puppies for profit...
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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