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
Learn how to lower your and fellow drivers' risk of fatal collisions with wildlife or pets while on the road.
Learn how to support beneficial insects that pollinate plants in gardens, feed birds, help decompose organic matter, or eat parasites or other pests.
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.
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.
Breed-based policies are based on myths and misinformation, rather than science or credible data. However, their impact on dogs, families and animal shelters is heartbreakingly real.
To protect their pets, many owners turn to microchips. Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice...
How big of an area does one or multiple pet guinea pigs need to feel comfortable, and what material works best to help them sleep?
What food and when should guinea pigs eat? Plan out their diet and keep a schedule to keep these small pets healthy.
Find a local wildlife rehabber to help orphaned, sick or injured animals using this directory from state departments.
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