Wildlife & Exotic Animals

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.

July 1, 2011

To the Rescue: Lions and Tigers and Rotties—Oh, My!

A major rescue operation in Texas removes more than 300 animals (from puppies to mountain lions) and finds them homes.

May 1, 2010

To the Rescue: Next Time, Use the Door

Sometimes raptors make house calls. Luckily, so does wildlife rehabilitator Victor Collazo.

March 1, 2010

It's a Cat-Help-Cat World

When the lions and tigers at In-Sync Exotics sanctuary lent a paw by hosting an event to help their lap cat counterparts at a neighboring cat rescue, both groups benefited.

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.