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Thinking about getting a hamster? These adorable, round, and furry creatures are often mistaken for gerbils but they have distinct personalities and care needs. Before bringing one home, it’s important to ask: Are hamsters good pets for you and your household

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.

Coyotes generally avoid people. But if you encounter coyotes who have adapted to urban or suburban environments, hazing techniques can teach them to keep away.

Outdoor community cats—feral and stray—need to stay warm and well-nourished throughout winter. Follow our advice on TNR, building the best shelter, and keeping food and water from freezing.

Find a local wildlife rehabber to help orphaned, sick or injured animals using this directory from state departments.

Landlords could manage more profitable rental properties and save half a million animals from shelters every year if they accepted all pets without weight or breed restrictions.

Don't sign a lease with a no pet policy even if there are other pets in the building and the landlord says it's OK. Resolve landlord issues and find housing for you and your pet.

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.

Learn how to transition your outdoor cat to a happy indoor life. Discover tips for a smooth adjustment, including gradual changes, enrichment ideas, and safety measures.

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

Cats can seem mysterious, but you can decipher your cat's mood based on their vocalizations, body language and behavior.

Every dog needs a collar, chiefly because they need something on which to attach their leash and license, ID and rabies vaccination tags.

The shocking number of animal cruelty cases reported every day is just the tip of the iceberg—most cases are never reported.

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

Teach your cat what they can scratch and what is off-limits, like your couch or table.

Help your kitty discover the great indoors with lots of enrichment, whether it is hot or cold outside.

How new kitten owners can learn to play with their cat so that they train their kitty to be playful without being rough.

Should you travel with your dog or cat, or find a pet sitter? Tips for how to decide and how to keep your pet safe if you take them along in a car, airplane, ship or train.

Toys are essential to keeping your dog happy and healthy. Get Humane World for Animal's tips on the best and safest toys for your dog. We'll also tell you how to make the most out of your dog's toys.

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Dogs may dig for entertainment when they learn that roots and soil "play back." Your dog may be digging for entertainment if: