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
Conflicts with deer are best solved by addressing their root causes. Here are steps that can be taken to humanely and effectively control deer populations where necessary.
Conflicts with these elusive, wild felines are rare and preventable. Learn how to protect your pets and humanely keep them from coming into your yard.
Beavers help steward wetlands and prevent serious flooding, but occasionally their actions can lead to nuisances like tree damage that can be dealt with humanely.
We should thank bats, not fear them. Whether you want to get bats out of your house, scare them away, protect their habitats, or have questions about bats and diseases, we can help.
Contents How does the HSUS help local animal shelters and rescue groups? What if I have a concern about my local shelter or...
Chimney swifts are extraordinary insect-eating birds who spend most of their time in the air, coming down only to roost or feed their young—often in our chimneys or flues.
What is a puppy mill? Puppy mills are inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities that churn out puppies for profit...
There are more than 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S., most of which market themselves as “USDA approved” “small family breeders...