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Humane World for Animals (formerly called the Humane Society of the United States) works with community leaders and animal care and control agencies to create Wild Neighbors communities, where humane and nonlethal solutions are given priority when addressing conflicts between people and wildlife. Learn more about the innovative and effective approaches you can take to solve any wild animal problems you encounter in your home, yard or garden. 

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Brown squirrel with a nut in its mouth, standing on a tree limb
Humane wildlife management
Choosing a wildlife control company for ethical animal removal

If you can't solve conflicts with wild animals yourself and need to hire a wildlife removal professional, here's how to find one that uses humane, effective practices.

Fawn in a field of tall green grass
Humane wildlife management
How to help orphaned or injured baby wild animals

How to tell if baby wild animals are hurt, abandoned by their parents or perfectly fine, as well as what to do if they need your help.

Three skunks on a porch
Humane wildlife management
How to stop animals from digging or burrowing under fences

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

cat standing next to metal fixture
Humane wildlife management Pet health and safety
Keep both cats and wildlife safe

Cats and wildlife in the community can coexist peacefully by keeping cats indoors and trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.

Butterfly and bee in a humane backyard in Maryland
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
How to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects

Learn how to support beneficial insects that pollinate plants in gardens, feed birds, help decompose organic matter, or eat parasites or other pests.

Wild horses eating grass
Humane wildlife management
Equine immunocontraception FAQ

Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund have campaigned for the safety and preservation of wild horses and burros. Here are some frequently asked questions about the use of PZP immunocontraceptive vaccines in wild horses and burros.

Photo of deer roaming freely on Fripp Island, SC.
Humane wildlife management
Questions and answers about immunocontraception

What is immunocontraception? Immunocontraception is a birth control method that uses the body's immune response to prevent...

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