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Need to find your pet a new home?

If you're struggling and feel you can no longer keep your pet, we may be able to help you address the problem. And if these tips don't help you keep your pet, we can help you find a new home.
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Found an orphaned or injured baby wild animal?

It's common to see baby wild animals outside during spring, as a new generation makes its way into the world. Baby wild animals might seem like they need our help, but unless the animal is truly orphaned or injured, there is no need to rescue them. These tips can help you decide whether to take...
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Travel safely with your pet by car, airplane, ship or train

Use The HSUS's travel tips to keep your pet safe while traveling by car, airplane, ship or train.
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How to remove pet stains and odors

Follow these steps to clean up stains and get rid of odors when your dog or cat pees or poops on floors or furniture in your house.
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Adopting from an animal shelter or rescue group

Animal shelters are your best source when looking for a pet. Not only do they have a great selection of adult animals for adoption, but many of them also have kittens, puppies and purebred pets.
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Are you having trouble affording your pet?

Do you need help affording food, veterinary care, spay/neuter, and other pet essentials? Use our list of national and state organizations that will help you and your pet.
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Feeding your backyard birds

One of the best ways to enjoy wildlife in the comfort of your home is to watch birds at a feeder. You’ll be amazed at the variety of birds that will come to your feeder throughout the year.
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Top reasons to adopt a pet

Getting a new pet? Find out why you should adopt from a shelter or rescue
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Increasing housing options for renters with pets

Did you know that 72 percent of renters have pets, yet problems finding and keeping rental housing is a leading reason dogs and cats wind up in shelters? It doesn’t have to be that way! Pets are a part of every community and live in two-thirds of American homes, yet renters often have trouble...
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Facts about bear baiting

What is bear baiting? Bear baiting involves intensive feeding of black bears to make them easier targets of trophy hunters waiting nearby. It occurs typically weeks in advance of hunting seasons to accustom bears to feeding in a certain area. Hunters stack donuts, candy, grease, rotting garbage,...
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Facts about spring black bear hunting

Spring hunts of black bears can kill mother bears, leaving orphaned cubs to fend for themselves. Some cubs are only a few months old and still nursing or are yearlings who are still dependent for another few months. Most orphaned cubs suffer from starvation, predation or exposure. Some state...
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How to live with allergies and pets

Take these five steps to reduce the symptoms of pet allergies.
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Whales, dolphins don't belong in tanks

This editorial originally appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on November 14, 2005. The Georgia Aquarium will have its grand opening on November 23. Highlights include two whale sharks, the only exhibit of this species in North America, and its newest acquisitions, five beluga whales, two...
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Naomi A Rose, PhD

How to help a stray pet

You're driving your car when you see a dog on the side of the road. With a sinking feeling, you realize he's alone. What should you do?
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Foods that can be poisonous to pets

Some foods that are safe for people can be very dangerous for pets. Protect your pets by reading our list of some common foods that can be poisonous for dogs, cats and other pets.
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Marine mammals in captivity

The public display industry keeps many species of marine mammals captive in concrete tanks, especially whales and dolphins. The Humane Society of the United States believes that these animals are best seen in their natural coastal and ocean environments instead of being held captive simply to...
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What to do about black bears

As black bear numbers increase in some North American communities and more people move into bear habitat, encounters between bears and people have risen. Whether you live in bear country or are just visiting, you can take simple steps to avoid conflicts. Why bears lose their fear of humans Bears...
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Animals used in medical training FAQ

Contents Military What types of training involve animals? What happens to the animals? Which animals are used? What laws and regulations address this? What are the alternatives? Are non-animal alternatives effective? Does the military conduct research experiments on animals? Veterinary schools What...
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Glue boards

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.
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Disaster FAQ

Current crisis Our Animal Rescue Team has not been called in to assist in any disasters at this time.
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