Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is not a shelter, parent organization or regulatory/investigative agency for local humane societies, animal shelters, animal care and control agencies or rescue groups. These groups are independent organizations governed by their boards of directors or by city or county officials.
To find your local animal welfare organizations, visit Adopt-a-Pet and search under "Find a shelter."
If your pet is ill or injured, contact a local veterinarian immediately. You may find financially friendly veterinary services at Pet Help Finder. Humane World for Animals cannot provide individual counseling about a pet's health.
Animal shelters and rescues
- Animal shelter complaint
- Frequently asked questions about animal shelters and rescues
- How Humane World supports animal shelters and rescues
- Start an animal rescue group
- If you work or volunteer for an animal care organization, please visit HumanePro.org, our website for sheltering and rescue professionals.
Cats
- Bringing home a new cat
- Cat behavior and body language
- Found a litter of kittens
- How to find a lost cat
- Litter box issues
- Outdoor cats
- Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis
Dogs
- Bringing home a new dog
- Find an ethical dog breeder
- How to find a lost dog
- Purchased a sick puppy? File a complaint
- Where to get a puppy
Horses
Pet safety and frequently asked questions
- Adopt a pet
- Affording pet care
- Allergies and pets
- Gas chambers
- Find a new home for a pet
- Fireworks and pets
- Found pet along the side of a road
- Halloween safety tips for pets
- Holiday safety tips for pets
- How to help pets left outside in extreme cold
- How to keep pets safe in hot weather
- Need food for pet
- Plants and foods that can be poisonous to pets
- Renters with pets
- Report cruelty or neglect
- Service/assistance animals FAQ
- Spay or neuter your pet
- Traveling with pets
- Veterinary complaints: How to effectively share concerns about pet care or policies
Small mammals and other pets
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HumanePro
HumanePro is our dynamic, comprehensive online resource for those in the trenches of animal care. Through news, trainings, how-to guides, job and grant directories, and our annual Animal Care Expo, we help animal shelters, rescue groups and other animal welfare professionals support pet owners in their communities and save more animals.