Resources to help care for your pets and other animals 

Hundreds of pets are lost each year to heat stroke, especially those left in parked cars. Please take precautions to ensure that your dog or cat is not one of them.

Should you travel with your dog or cat, or find a pet sitter? Tips for how to decide and how to keep your pet safe if you take them along in a car, airplane, ship or train.

Some pets love the hustle and bustle of Halloween, while others will find this spooky holiday a bit stressful. We recognize...

Rats have a bad reputation, but they can be just as healthy, smart and charismatic as other pets. Compare them with other small pets, especially if you have kids or are pregnant.

Chicken keeping can be a joyful experience in both rural areas and city backyards, but you'll need to meet their unique care needs to ensure you are a good owner to these pets.

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.

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.

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.

While having a horse in the family can be rewarding, being a successful horse owner requires a great deal of time, money and...

Prevent tragedy by preparing for a disaster or emergency evacuation before it happens.

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.