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Pet health and safety Adopting and rehoming pets
Resources for pet owners

Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is not a shelter, parent organization or...

A beluga whale on display at Marineland. Marineland, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, 2011.
Be an advocate for animals
Captive whales, dolphins and other marine mammals

Dolphins, whales (such as orcas and belugas), and other marine mammals don’t belong in tanks on public display at aquariums or water parks.

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Pet health and safety
Decide how to say goodbye once pets show end-of-life signs

You may never want to think about outliving your pet, but you will have to provide extra care as they get older, and someday, you will have to make tough decisions.

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Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
Protect birds by stopping them from flying into windows

At least half of birds who hit windows die from the impact or soon after. Learn how to make your windows bird-safe and help birds if they do suffer a collision.

A squirrel can get to the attic through the roof
Humane wildlife management Humane backyards
How to keep wild animals out of your house

This season, combine gutter cleaning with inspections of your roof, attic, chimney and siding to keep wildlife from moving into your house.

Dog drinking water from a water bottle
Pet health and safety
Keep pets safe before the temperature gets too hot

Hundreds of pets are lost each year to heat stroke, especially those left in parked cars. Please take precautions to ensure that your dog or cat is not one of them.

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Pet health and safety
Keeping your cat stress-free

Learn why your cat might be stressed and how to help calm them down to keep them happy and stress-free.

Happy baby laying on a blanket with curious cat sniffing his hair
Pet health and safety
Introducing your cat to your new baby

Newborns are a major milestone in any family and changes that come with a baby may cause stress to some cats. Don't forget to add your pet to your parental checklist!

Dogs meeting outside
Pet health and safety
Introducing your new dog to your other dogs

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.

mother duck with her ducklings swimming in water
Humane backyards
Keep animals out of the pool for their safety

Simple ways swimming pool owners can save the lives of wildlife in their backyard.

Puppy jumping up on a woman
Pet health and safety
How to stop your dog from jumping up

The same rules apply whether you want to stop dogs from jumping on you, friends, family or others.

Woman and her dog cuddling on the couch with holiday lights behind them
Affording your pet
Tenant information for renters with pets

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.