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

Crows can get in the trash and compost. These smart black birds are now common residents of cities and towns, but relocation is more effective and humane than poison.

Opossums are gentle neighbors, rarely dangerous, and often not even responsible for messes they get blamed for. Here's what to do if you have one in a crawlspace.

Prairie dogs are one of the most controversial and widely misunderstood wildlife species in North America. Since early...

Most snakes are not a threat to either people or pets, so identify the troublemakers to learn what to do if you find any in your yard or home and need to humanely remove them.

Learn how to live near and deal with this gentle species when they enter your yard or garage.

Wondering what to do about raccoons? Conflicts with these intelligent animals can be prevented and resolved humanely.

We should thank bats, not fear them. Whether you want to get bats out of your house, scare them away, protect their habitats, or have questions about bats and diseases, we can help.

There are more than 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S., most of which market themselves as “USDA approved” “small family breeders...

Thanks to pet vaccinations, US deaths from rabies has declined from over 100 to about 2 per year, but both people and pets are still at risk. Stay safe with vigilance and prevention.