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.

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.

Learn how to lower your and fellow drivers' risk of fatal collisions with wildlife or pets while on the road.

To protect their pets, many owners turn to microchips. Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice...

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

Are you having trouble affording your pet? If you or someone you know is struggling to afford pet food or a veterinarian, help is available.

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

What is a puppy mill? Puppy mills are inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities that churn out puppies for profit...

Want to add a pet to your family? Local animal shelters and rescue groups can be great places to search for a new cat, dog, bird, small animal, horse, or even pig! Here’s how.

Contents How does the HSUS help local animal shelters and rescue groups? What if I have a concern about my local shelter or...

Contents What is an outdoor cat or community cat? What is TNR? Where can I get help sterilizing the cats I feed? How can I...

Starting a pet food pantry provides essential supplies and helps prevent pets from entering shelters. By coming together as a community, you can ensure that no pet goes hungry.

Your support helps ensure that everyone has increasing access to pet care. Here are just a few of the people and pets we’ve...

This guide covers the fundamentals of proper horse care, including nutrition, shelter, veterinary care, hoof care, exercise, and overall welfare—based on widely accepted animal welfare standards.

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