Resources to help care for your pets and other animals 

Beavers help steward wetlands and prevent serious flooding, but occasionally their actions can lead to nuisances like tree damage that can be dealt with humanely.

Over 40,000 dogs are experimented on in the United States every year. Learn how you can help us end this cruel and unnecessary practice.

When looking for a puppy, please skip pet stores and internet sites to consider a dog from a shelter or rescue first.

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.

Coyotes generally avoid people. But if you encounter coyotes who have adapted to urban or suburban environments, hazing techniques can teach them to keep away.

How new kitten owners can learn to play with their cat so that they train their kitty to be playful without being rough.

Nature’s ultimate multitaskers give wildlife shelter, food and more, supporting the entire ecosystem.

Rats have a bad reputation, but they can be just as healthy, smart and charismatic as other pets. Compare them with other small pets, especially if you have kids or are pregnant.

Learn how to support beneficial insects that pollinate plants in gardens, feed birds, help decompose organic matter, or eat parasites or other pests.