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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.

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Happy dog at outdoor adoption event for animals in shelter
Adopting and rehoming pets
Adopt pets from animal shelters or rescues, not pet stores

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.

Sick bulldog being examined at a vet
Pet health and safety
Pug and French bulldog health issues

Dog breeds with flat faces like pugs and French bulldogs unfortunately suffer from poor breeding practices that cause health concerns.

Animal Rescue Team in South Carolina during Hurricane Florence
Preparing for emergencies Pet health and safety
Disasters FAQ

How does Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, help animals and people during disasters? Learn more about how your donations support our rescue efforts in hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and more.

Dog and rescuer during HSUS efforts following Hurricane Florence in South Carolina
Preparing for emergencies
Donate to the Emergency Animal Relief Fund

How your donation is used to help animals in need after disasters and to support rescue operations from animal cruelty and abuse.

Backyard chickens near their coup.
Adopting and rehoming pets
Adopting backyard chickens as pets

Chicken keeping can be a joyful experience in both rural areas and city backyards, but you'll need to meet their unique care needs to ensure you are a good owner to these pets.

Horse suffering from soring on his legs
Be an advocate for animals
What is horse soring?

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.

Two horses nuzzling each other
Preparing for emergencies
Equine disaster preparedness

Horses and other equines require extra consideration in disaster planning.

Wild red fox relaxing in the snow
Pet health and safety
Humane shopping guide

Animals exploited for leather, furs or other products suffer immensely. You can save them by making compassion your preferred fashion and showing others that wearing animals is simply going out of style.

Two outdoor cats, also known as community or feral cats, comfort each other
Be an advocate for animals
Outdoor cats FAQ

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...

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