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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.

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Pet health and safetyPreparing for emergencies
Pet emergency plan and disaster preparedness

Prevent tragedy by preparing for a disaster or emergency evacuation before it happens.

Two cats snuggle up to each other and one looks at the camera
Pet health and safetyCaring for your cat
Stop feline aggression to keep cats from fighting

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

Sick bulldog being examined at a vet
Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
Pug and French bulldog health issues

Dog breeds with flat faces like pugs and French bulldogs unfortunately suffer from poor breeding practices that cause health concerns.

Photo illustration of a dog being possessive about his tennis ball
Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
Resource guarding in dogs

What are the signs your dog is protective of you, their food, or their toys, and how can you train them to reduce their anxiety or aggression?

Illustration of a geriatric cat and dog in a home
Pet health and safetyCaring for your catCaring for your dog
Caring for older dogs and cats

Home modifications for senior pets and other tips for helping your best friend through their golden years.

Photo illustration showing a dog affected by heartworm
Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
Preventing and treating heartworms in dogs

Don’t let heartworm stand between you and your best friend. Stop transmission when possible, recognize the symptoms, and schedule treatment with a vet.

puppy sitting leashed on snowy wall
Pet health and safetyCaring for your catCaring for your dog
How to keep pets warm in cold winter weather

Follow these tips to keep animals safe and comfortable in the cold with enough food and water to drink when it is freezing outside.

Photo of a hen in an free-range farm
Adopting and rehoming petsPet health and safety
Are chickens smart? Yes! And here are five reasons to love them

Wily, hilarious chickens are underrated stars of the animal kingdom with a higher IQ than you might expect.

Corey, a blind dog, carries a red toy in his backyard
Pet health and safetyCaring for your catCaring for your dog
How to care for and train blind dogs or cats

Tips for helping blind cats and dogs flourish to live happy lives, whether your pet has been losing their sight or you just adopted one.

White pit bull chained to a metal pole outside in the snow
Pet health and safetyCaring for your catCaring for your dog
What to do if you see a pet left outside in cold weather

It can be a crime to leave pets outside in extreme temperatures without food and shelter since winter can be deadly, so please speak up.

kittens in cage at emergency shelter in Joplin, Missouri after tornado
Pet health and safetyBe an advocate for animalsCaring for your cat
What to do with kittens? Are they orphaned or abandoned?

Please take these crucial considerations into account before you scoop up young kittens that you may find without a mother cat nearby.

A cat curled up in a paper shopping bag.
Pet health and safetyCaring for your cat
How to find a lost cat

A systematic approach for rallying your friends, family, and community to recover your missing pet as well as tips on prevention.

If you found a stray dog or cat, you might earn its trust with treats
Pet health and safety
How to safely help a stray animal

If you found a stray dog or cat, here are sensible ways to help without getting in over your head.

Dogs meeting outside
Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
Introducing your new dog to your other dogs

From leading the pack to top dog, plenty of simplistic metaphors come from canines. But relationships that dogs have with each other can be complex from the first meeting.

A person puts tick medicine on the back of a golden retriever's neck
Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
How to check for and remove ticks on dogs

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of a host animal and can transmit diseases to both people and pets, so check every day if your dog spends a lot of time outside.

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