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
![Sad dog tethered to a tree](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/2018/08/dog-tethered-441107.jpg?h=640e4500&itok=RygwdXp0)
Have you seen chained dogs in your neighborhood and wondered what to do? Here are some common questions about chaining and tethering, and how you can help.
![Hand-feeding a baby guinea pig some grass](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/2020/04/guinea-pig-511235.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=58DPYLdZ)
How big of an area does one or multiple pet guinea pigs need to feel comfortable, and what material works best to help them sleep?
![Guinea pig being fed a carrot. Learn more about what guinea pigs can eat.](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/2022-05/guinea-pig-567325.jpg?h=e22bf01e&itok=kk8ANgO_)
What food and when should guinea pigs eat? Plan out their diet and keep a schedule to keep these small pets healthy.
![Fawn in a field of tall green grass](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/2018/08/fawn-deer-283005.jpg?h=3abc6a76&itok=PzjRZ9w_)
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.
![Greyhounds racing](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/2018/10/greyhound-racing-436757.jpg?h=4947f327&itok=0gICo-f_)
Together, we can support the decline of greyhound racing and transition these beautiful dogs from cruel conditions at racetracks into loving homes.
![A wild field mouse](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/uploads/2020/12/Mouse-Dr-William-J-Weber-istock-cropped.jpg?itok=9iThsqwr)
Glue boards (also known as glue traps) might seem like a safe solution to ridding your home of uninvited guests of the crawling, flying or scurrying sort, but they are one of the cruelest.
![Three skunks on a porch](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/2022-09/skunks-538077.jpg?h=e22bf01e&itok=2H9F7uWl)
An L-shaped footer can keep wildlife from entering your yard or burrowing beneath sheds and other spaces.
![Mourning dove flying to a bird feeder](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/2023-03/mourning-dove-14755.jpg?h=e22bf01e&itok=gY_eJMaP)
Answers to your top questions about bird feeding including which foods attract which birds and when is food most or least helpful.
![cat standing next to metal fixture](/sites/default/files/styles/responsive_8_5_350w/public/2025-01/Community-Cat-H275380.jpg?h=c9a3a702&itok=lgMFeHBF)
Cats and wildlife in the community can coexist peacefully by keeping cats indoors and trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.