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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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Caring for your cat
Caring for a brachycephalic cat

Flat-faced cats such as Persians struggle to breathe. Here’s how to help.

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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.

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Pet health and safety
Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment

Humane World for Animals has operated successful dog and cat welfare and population management programs around the world for...

Puppy with docked tail
Pet health and safety
Why do breeders dock dogs' tails?

Many people are misled into believing that docking dogs' tails is a beneficial or harmless procedure. In reality, tail...

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Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to get your dog to stop barking

A barking dog can be a headache for pet owners. Here are six ways to reduce the noise starting by understanding why they bark.

Rescued pit bull type dog with toys
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to stop your dog's destructive chewing

Chewing can be directed to appropriate items to keep your dog from risking their safety or destroying things you value.

A shy dog approaches a woman who comforts him
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to stop your dog from peeing in the house

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.

Positive reinforcement will help you crate train your dog
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to crate train your dog or puppy

Follow our four-step process to help your dog become acquainted with spending time in a crate.

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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.

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.

Portrait of a tabby cat
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat
Should cats wear collars?

Too few cats wear collars with ID, and too many pet owners come to regret it. Even if your cat hates collars, we have tips to help ensure your pet can be found.

Adopting and rehoming pets Be an advocate for animals
Find a puppy-friendly pet store near you

Puppy‑friendly pet stores are businesses that have made a public commitment to stop selling puppies from puppy mills and...

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Pet health and safety
Get urine smell and pet stains out of carpet

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.

Two cats snuggle up to each other and one looks at the camera
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat
Stop feline aggression to keep cats from fighting

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

kittens in cage at emergency shelter in Joplin, Missouri after tornado
Pet health and safety Be an advocate for animals Caring for your cat
What to do with kittens? Are they orphaned or abandoned?

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

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