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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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Humane wildlife management Humane backyards
How to keep wild animals out of your house

This season, combine gutter cleaning with inspections of your roof, attic, chimney and siding to keep wildlife from moving into your house.

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Pet health and safety
Keep pets safe before the temperature gets too hot

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.

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Humane backyards
Keep animals out of the pool for their safety

Simple ways swimming pool owners can save the lives of wildlife in their backyard.

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Affording your pet Be an advocate for animals
Landlords can increase rental income by accepting all 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.

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Pet health and safety
Resources for making a humane end of life decision for your horse

Check out this list of resources from Humane World to learn where to have your horse humanely euthanized, buried, cremated or rendered.

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Be an advocate for animals
How organizations can help community cats

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.

Deer in the road
Humane wildlife management
Avoid hitting deer and other animals at night with your car

Learn how to lower your and fellow drivers' risk of fatal collisions with wildlife or pets while on the road.

Brown squirrel with a nut in its mouth, standing on a tree limb
Humane wildlife management
Choosing a wildlife control company for ethical animal removal

If you can't solve conflicts with wild animals yourself and need to hire a wildlife removal professional, here's how to find one that uses humane, effective practices.

Fawn in a field of tall green grass
Humane wildlife management
How to help orphaned or injured baby wild animals

How to tell if baby wild animals are hurt, abandoned by their parents or perfectly fine, as well as what to do if they need your help.

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