Resources to help care for your pets and other animals 

Want to help animals in shelters? Here are a few ways you can help animal shelters and rescues that do so much for animals, people and your community

What are the signs your dog is protective of you, their food, or their toys, and how can you train them to reduce their anxiety or aggression?

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.

Pet behavior and holiday guests Though the excitement of a party may overwhelm some pets, keep your pets inside during cold...

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.

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.

Thanks to pet vaccinations, US deaths from rabies has declined from over 100 to about 2 per year, but both people and pets are still at risk. Stay safe with vigilance and prevention.

Most snakes are not a threat to either people or pets, so identify the troublemakers to learn what to do if you find any in your yard or home and need to humanely remove them.

Are you thinking about a pet ferret? There are many factors to consider ranging from state and local laws to children's safety to regular care.

Opossums are gentle neighbors, rarely dangerous, and often not even responsible for messes they get blamed for. Here's what to do if you have one in a crawlspace.

Learn how to live near and deal with this gentle species when they enter your yard or garage.

Sometimes it's hard for others to understand your loss or extend sympathy. Here's how to take care of yourself, your family and other pets when it's time to say goodbye.

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.