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Humane wildlife management
Are glue traps and boards safe or humane?

Glue boards (also known as glue traps) might seem like a safe solution to ridding your home of uninvited guests of the crawling, flying or scurrying sort, but they are one of the cruelest.

Three skunks on a porch
Humane wildlife management
How to stop animals from digging or burrowing under fences

An L-shaped footer can keep wildlife from entering your yard or burrowing beneath sheds and other spaces.

Mourning dove flying to a bird feeder
Humane backyards
Which foods and when to feed birds in your backyard

Answers to your top questions about bird feeding including which foods attract which birds and when is food most or least helpful.

cat standing next to metal fixture
Humane wildlife management Pet health and safety
Keep both cats and wildlife safe

Cats and wildlife in the community can coexist peacefully by keeping cats indoors and trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs.

Dog wearing brown dog collar relaxing in a field of yellow flowers
Pet health and safety
Which type of dog collar is best for your dog?

Every dog needs a collar, chiefly because they need something on which to attach their leash and license, ID and rabies...

What is catnip? Can cats eat catnip? A black and white cat licks catnip left on a cardboard toy
Pet health and safety
What is catnip? What are its effects, and is it safe?

Why do some cats roll and twist on the floor or race around, while others display no reaction to catnip?

A brown, fluffy puppy sits in calmly their bed
Adopting and rehoming pets
Where to get a puppy and how to adopt a dog

When looking for a puppy, please skip pet stores and internet sites to consider a dog from a shelter or rescue first.

A person puts tick medicine on the back of a golden retriever's neck
Pet health and safety
How to check for and remove ticks on dogs

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.

domestic pet ferret gets cozy in owners arms
Can ferrets make good pets?

Are you thinking about a pet ferret? There are many factors to consider ranging from state and local laws to children's safety to regular care.

Sleepy cat resting on blanket
Pet health and safety
Are CBD and hemp safe for pets?

Learn when and how to choose a product with hemp or CBD for your pets.

Portrait of a tabby cat
Pet health and safety
Cats and ID collars

Too few cats wear collars with ID, and too many pet owners come to regret it. Even if your cat hates collars, we have tips to help ensure your pet can be found.

tabby cat getting close to some potted grass
Pet health and safety
10 tips to keep your cat happy and entertained indoors

Help your kitty discover the great indoors with lots of enrichment, whether it is hot or cold outside.