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
Simple ways swimming pool owners can save the lives of wildlife in their backyard.
The same rules apply whether you want to stop dogs from jumping on you, friends, family or others.
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.
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.
Check out this list of resources from Humane World to learn where to have your horse humanely euthanized, buried, cremated or rendered.
Teach your cat what they can scratch and what is off-limits, like your couch or table.
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.
Tips for local advocacy groups that want to help stray and feral cats in the community including return-to-field or TNR programs as well as legal assistance.
To protect their pets, many owners turn to microchips. Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice...