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.
Animal Care Resources
You may never want to think about outliving your pet, but you will have to provide extra care as they get older, and someday, you will have to make tough decisions.
At least half of birds who hit windows die from the impact or soon after. Learn how to make your windows bird-safe and help birds if they do suffer a collision.
This season, combine gutter cleaning with inspections of your roof, attic, chimney and siding to keep wildlife from moving into your house.
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.
Simple ways swimming pool owners can save the lives of wildlife in their backyard.
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.
Check out this list of resources from Humane World to learn where to have your horse humanely euthanized, buried, cremated or rendered.
Tips for local advocacy groups that want to help stray and feral cats in the community including return-to-field or TNR programs as well as legal assistance.
Learn how to lower your and fellow drivers' risk of fatal collisions with wildlife or pets while on the road.
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