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.
Dog breeds with flat faces like pugs and French bulldogs unfortunately suffer from poor breeding practices that cause health concerns.
Whether you just adopted your pet or are moving to a new location with your companion animals, it’s important to carefully pick a vet for the best care.
You can help community (feral and stray) cats that live outdoors before and after a hurricane, earthquake, flood, or other disaster.
Shrink your lawn to balance family fun with a wildlife habitat. You'll be supporting nature and reducing the use and extra expense of water, fossil fuels, and chemicals.
It can be a crime to leave pets outside in extreme temperatures without food and shelter since winter can be deadly, so please speak up.
Learn how to support beneficial insects that pollinate plants in gardens, feed birds, help decompose organic matter, or eat parasites or other pests.
If your dog has started showing signs of behavioral challenges, then we can help you get started in finding a dog trainer or an obedience class.
Looking for how to keep your pet(s) entertained and occupied at home? Get the most out of toys or games and discover new ways to bond with your dog or cat.
Don't sign a lease with a no pet policy even if there are other pets in the building and the landlord says it's OK. Resolve landlord issues and find housing for you and your pet.
Answers to your top questions about bird feeding including which foods attract which birds and when is food most or least helpful.
Discover how catios—secure outdoor enclosures—provide your indoor cat with safe outdoor access, enriching their life while protecting wildlife.
Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of a host animal and can transmit diseases to both people and pets, so check every day if your dog spends a lot of time outside.
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.
That cat may be neither lost nor abandoned. They may be an outside cat or part of a community. If you find a cat, or a cat finds you, follow these steps.
Follow these tips to keep animals safe and comfortable in the cold with enough food and water to drink when it is freezing outside.
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