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

Teach your cat what they can scratch and what is off-limits, like your couch or table.

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.

Thanks to pet vaccinations, US deaths from rabies has declined from over 100 to about 2 per year, but both people and pets are still at risk. Stay safe with vigilance and prevention.

Practical solutions can keep free-roaming cats in the community out of your yard and out of sight from indoor pets to avoid unwanted noise.

Learn why your cat might be stressed and how to help calm them down to keep them happy and stress-free.

Newborns are a major milestone in any family and changes that come with a baby may cause stress to some cats. Don't forget to add your pet to your parental checklist!


Trimming a cat's claws every few weeks is an important part of maintaining your pet's health and protects them, you, your family and visitors as well as the sofa, curtains and other furniture.

Welcoming a new cat to your home can be difficult when you already have a resident cat. Learn how you can help two or more felines get acquainted.
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