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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.

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Wild gray wolf standing in the snow.
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The truth about trophy hunting

Less than 1% of farm animals is lost to native carnivores. Trophy hunting stats show why it is wrong and unnecessary, while economics prove that hunters benefit from conservation.

Horse at Duchess Sanctuary
Adopting and rehoming pets
How to Care for a Horse

This guide covers the fundamentals of proper horse care, including nutrition, shelter, veterinary care, hoof care, exercise, and overall welfare—based on widely accepted animal welfare standards.

Horse nuzzling her foal on a farm
Adopting and rehoming pets
How to adopt or buy a horse

While having a horse in the family can be rewarding, being a successful horse owner requires a great deal of time, money and...

Horse suffering from soring on his legs
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What is horse soring?

Soring involves the intentional infliction of pain to a horse's legs or hooves in order to force the horse to perform an artificial, exaggerated gait. Here are important facts about this cruel abuse.

Dog saved from suspected dogfighting operation with new toys
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to stop your dog's destructive chewing

Chewing can be directed to appropriate items to keep your dog from risking their safety or destroying things you value.

Black bear in the woods
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
What to do about black bears

Bear troubles in your neighborhood? Bird feeders, unsecured pet food, garbage, compost, containers for recycling, and grills may be bringing them to your back door.

Sad puppy standing in a dirty water bowl during New Mexico animal cruelty/animal abuse rescue
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Animal cruelty facts and stats

The shocking number of animal cruelty cases reported every day is just the tip of the iceberg—most cases are never reported...

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Affording your pet Be an advocate for animals
How landlords can boost rental income by accepting pets

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.

Street dogs in India
Pet health and safety
Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment

Humane World for Animals has operated successful dog and cat welfare and population management programs around the world for...

Cat sitting inside a paper bag looking towatd the camera.
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat
Understanding cat behavior and feline language

Cats can seem mysterious, but you can decipher your cat's mood based on their vocalizations, body language and behavior.

Two outdoor cats, also known as community or feral cats, comfort each other
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Outdoor cats FAQ

Find answers to common questions about outdoor and community cats, including TNR, kittens, cat behavior, and humane ways to help.

Sad homeless dog looks at camera
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat Caring for your dog
How a microchip can keep you and your pet together

To protect their pets, many owners turn to microchips. Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice...

White rabbit in the grass
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A consumer guide to cruelty-free products

Every purchase has power. Many products and the ingredients they are made from, such as makeup and household cleaners, are...

Raccoon lounging in a tree
Humane wildlife management Pet health and safety
How to know if an animal has rabies and how to prevent it

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.

Dog digging in the grass
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to get your dog to stop digging

Find out why dogs dig and learn humane, effective ways to stop digging behaviors while meeting your dog’s natural needs.

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