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
The same rules apply whether you want to stop dogs from jumping on you, friends, family or others.
If you found a stray dog or cat, here are sensible ways to help without getting in over your head.
Protect your dog from toxic blue-green algae in ponds and lakes, and be alert to the signs of cyanobacteria poisoning.
How to know if your dog is healthy and which symptoms mean it’s time to see a veterinarian.
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.
From leading the pack to top dog, plenty of simplistic metaphors come from canines. But relationships that dogs have with each other can be complex from the first meeting.
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.
Chewing can be directed to appropriate items to keep your dog from risking their safety or destroying things you value.
Follow our four-step process to help your dog become acquainted with spending time in a crate.