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.
Wily, hilarious chickens are underrated stars of the animal kingdom with a higher IQ than you might expect.
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.
Soring involves the intentional infliction of pain to a horse's legs or hooves in order to force the horse to perform an artificial, exaggerated gait. Here are important facts about this cruel abuse.
Squirrels are smart and athletic, which might make them an annoyance. Here’s how to handle squirrel conflicts with kindness when they get in your house.
Rabbits may eat our plants or crops in the garden, yet they are critical members of our ecosystem. Make sure they are the culprit and learn what you can do without hurting them.
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.
Please take these crucial considerations into account before you scoop up young kittens that you may find without a mother cat nearby.
A systematic approach for rallying your friends, family, and community to recover your missing pet as well as tips on prevention.
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.
If you found a stray dog or cat, here are sensible ways to help without getting in over your head.
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.
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.
Follow these steps to clean up pet stains and get rid of pet odors when your dog or cat pees or poops on floors or furniture in your house.
A barking dog can be a headache for pet owners. Here are six ways to reduce the noise starting by understanding why they bark.
Want to help animals in shelters? Here are a few ways you can help animal shelters and rescues that do so much for animals, people and your community
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