Resources to help care for your pets and other animals 

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.

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

Cats, dogs and rabbits can all benefit from better health, fewer behavior issues and a longer average lifespan. Plus, pet owners save money too.

Some animals are essential for any garden to help pollinate plants and aerate the soil, but here is how you can prevent others from nibbling on your crops.

Using a live trap to move an animal elsewhere may seem a humane option, but capturing and relocating wild animals such as squirrels can be a death sentence for them and any babies they leave behind.

Shrink your lawn to balance family fun with a wildlife habitat. You'll be supporting nature and reducing the use and extra expense of water, fossil fuels, and chemicals.

Plant-based meals fight climate change, heart disease, cancer and antibiotic resistance. Plus, they make a more compassionate world for animals.

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

Contents A comprehensive plan Why is there a coyote in my yard? Do coyotes eat cats, dogs or other pets? What should I do if...

When looking for a puppy, please skip pet stores and internet sites to consider a dog from a shelter or rescue first.

If you've checked shelters and rescue groups and still haven't found the best pet for you, here's how to find a responsible dog breeder.

Want to add a pet to your family? Local animal shelters and rescue groups can be great places to search for a new cat, dog, bird, small animal, horse, or even pig! Here’s how.

Learn how to live near and deal with this gentle species when they enter your yard or garage.

Guinea pigs are a little higher maintenance than other small pets. Make sure you are ready for the commitment before adopting one of these gentle animals.

Foxes are usually no cause for alarm, but if you have backyard chickens, you'll need to protect them. Here's what to do if you see a fox in your neighborhood.