Wildlife & Exotic Animals

May 1, 2012

A Rescue to Howl About

Wolf dogs rescued from a roadside attraction in Alaska get a second chance at a California sanctuary.

March 1, 2012

Unforgettable: A Mysterious Creature

In this edition of Unforgettable, you'll meet a creature so mysterious that shelter staff weren’t sure how to record the animal’s species on intake.

March 1, 2012

The Great Skunk Debunk

After consulting with staff members at The HSUS’s Cape Wildlife Center, residents in a Massachusetts town end up with fewer conflicts with and a greater understanding of the skunks that had “overrun” their town.

November 1, 2011

People Power: Wild Thing—I Think I Love You

A humane investigator from Vermont branches out into an innovative wildlife control business.

September 1, 2011

For Goodness' Snake

Many snake owners fall in love with the small creatures they see in the pet store but are unprepared to care for the adults. Our guide will help you adequately care for and house the snakes that end up in your charge.

The Real Scoop on Reptile Poop for Animal Control Officers and Shelter Workers

About 93,000 cases of reptile-associated salmonella are documented each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Should you be worried?

Migratory Bird Treaty Act: How It Affects Shelters

Many animal care and control agencies are called upon to assist birds as part of their mission to prevent animal suffering. The need for a Federal permit to handle migratory birds has not been widely known; as a result, many agencies are inadvertently operating outside of the law.

Wild Neighbors

The HSUS Wild Neighbors program seeks to raise public awareness and understanding about urban wildlife and to promote humane resolution of human-wildlife conflicts. The program features a variety of educational resources for citizens and for the local animal groups to which citizens often turn for advice.

Humane Career Toolbox

Humane Society University's Humane Career Toolbox will be of interest to people of all ages who seek to professionally assist animals. The toolbox contains resources for both beginning and enhancing a career helping animals.