The Urban Wildlife Sanctuary Program (UWSP) helps people find a balance between human uses of land and the habitat needs of wildlife. By sharing the concepts of humane stewardship, we can help you live in greater harmony with your wild neighbors.

You don't have to have acres of land to provide sanctuary. The Urban Wildlife Sanctuary Program is open to anyone with an interest in making our urban areas more hospitable to wild animals. Even an apartment balcony can hold a birdfeeder or butterfly garden.

If you have a desire to help wild animals by enhancing habitat on your property and by committing to humane approaches for resolving conflicts with wildlife, your property could become an official HSUS Urban Wildlife Sanctuary. For more information, contact us at sanctuary@hsus.org.