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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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Affording your pet
How Pets for Life changes lives

Your support helps ensure that everyone has a fair shake at pet ownership. Here are just a few of the people and pets we’ve...

small mouse hiding in brush
How to help an animal caught in a glue trap

It is very difficult for untrained individuals to release an animal from a glue board without running the risk of inflicting...

kittens in cage at emergency shelter in Joplin, Missouri after tornado
Pet health and safety Be an advocate for animals
What to do with kittens? Are they orphaned or abandoned?

Please take these crucial considerations into account before you scoop up young kittens that you may find without a mother cat nearby.

Wild turkey in the woods
Humane wildlife management
How to keep wild turkeys away and off your lawn

Too many turkeys in your yard or garden? Find easy, effective and humane ways to move them along off your property.

A wild mouse in the grass
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
Naturally get rid of field mice and keep them away from the house

Many people keep mice as pets, but some wild visitors can be unwanted so learn how to deter mice and prevent their coming back with these humane tips.

Sparrow on a fence post
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
Safely get rid of house sparrows from attics and dryer vents

Of all sparrows, the non-native house sparrow is most often in conflict with humans because the birds are so good at adapting to our buildings and nesting in crevices.

Gray squirrel eating in a tree
Humane wildlife management
Safely get rid of squirrels from attic and keep them away

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.

two deer in a yard
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
How to humanely keep deer away from gardens and cars

Conflicts with deer are best solved by addressing their root causes. Here are steps that can be taken to humanely and effectively control deer populations where necessary.

There are many solutions for humanely removing starlings, a bird that is invasive in the US
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
How to safely remove starling nests from attics

Starlings are cavity-nesting birds and will use attics, vents, and ducts in homes to build nests for their eggs and to raise their young.

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