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

Animals exploited for leather, furs or other products suffer immensely. You can save them by making compassion your preferred fashion and showing others that wearing animals is simply going out of style.

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.

Many hardships that arise between owner and pet are temporary or can be resolved with help. Explore how you might be able to keep your pet or find them a happy new home.

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.

Groundhogs are shy, timid creatures that may dine on garden vegetables or flowers. Fencing and humane harassment are the best ways to solve conflicts with woodchucks.

An L-shaped footer can keep wildlife from entering your yard or burrowing beneath sheds and other spaces.

Cats are territorial and don't always get along at first. Here are some tips to help keep the peace between your cats.

Are you interested in fostering a culture of kindness with elementary students? Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has developed an exciting humane curriculum tailored to this age group.

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