Skip to main content

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

Search Animal Care Library
A woman holds a cat in her arms as they look lovingly at each other
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat
Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis

You can keep your cat while keeping you and your baby safe! Follow our tips for avoiding exposure to toxoplasmosis from cat litter and reducing risk from other sources.

cat standing next to metal fixture
Humane wildlife management Pet health and safety Caring for your cat
Keep both cats and wildlife safe

Cats and wildlife in the community can coexist peacefully by keeping cats indoors and trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.

Coyote on an urban sidewalk
Caring for your cat Humane wildlife management
Coyotes, pets and community cats

Many people assume that coyotes don't live in suburban or urban neighborhoods because they don't see them. But that...

What is catnip? Can cats eat catnip? A black and white cat licks catnip left on a cardboard toy
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat
What Is Catnip?

Have you ever wondered why some cats seem to lose their minds over catnip, while others couldn’t care less? This fascinating herb has been captivating felines and their humans for centuries. Let’s dive into what catnip is, how it affects cats, and whether it’s safe for your pet.

Orange cat lounging in a garden
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat
How to keep stray cats away

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.

A cat curled up in a paper shopping bag.
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat
How to find a lost cat

A systematic approach for rallying your friends, family, and community to recover your missing pet as well as tips on prevention.

If you found a stray dog or cat, you might earn its trust with treats
Pet health and safety
How to safely help a stray animal

If you found a stray dog or cat, here are sensible ways to help without getting in over your head.

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
Be an advocate for animals
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.

Join us at the Animal Care Expo

Join us April 7-10, 2026 for the Animal Care Expo -- the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers.

Keep me up to date!

I want to know the latest news and the quick, simple actions I can take to help animals each week.

Anna/Adobe Stock photo