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.
Follow these steps to clean up pet stains and get rid of pet odors when your dog or cat pees or poops on floors or furniture in your house.
A barking dog can be a headache for pet owners. Here are six ways to reduce the noise starting by understanding why they bark.
If your dog has started showing signs of behavioral challenges, then we can help you get started in finding a dog trainer or an obedience class.
Discover how catios—secure outdoor enclosures—provide your indoor cat with safe outdoor access, enriching their life while protecting wildlife.
Regular grooming does more than keep your dog cute and comfortable. Grooming often prevents health issues and can be done at home if professionals are too costly or far 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.
Whether you just adopted your pet or are moving to a new location with your companion animals, it’s important to carefully pick a vet for the best care.
That cat may be neither lost nor abandoned. They may be an outside cat or part of a community. If you find a cat, or a cat finds you, follow these steps.
Learn how to keep your dog in your yard or at home so they don't get lost, get hurt, contribute to pet overpopulation, or end up causing costly damage.
Dogs peeing in unwanted spots can stress any pet owner. But you can teach your pup not to pee in the house, on your garden or even on your neighbor's lawn.
Help your kitty discover the great indoors with lots of enrichment, whether it is hot or cold outside.
Sometimes it's hard for others to understand your loss or extend sympathy. Here's how to take care of yourself, your family and other pets when it's time to say goodbye.
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.
Cats and wildlife in the community can coexist peacefully by keeping cats indoors and trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.
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