Trapped In The Past documentary gets Giving Tuesday challenge
You donation MATCHED up to $10,000 November 30 – December 3, 2021! Help make our trapping documentary a reality!
November 24, 2021
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Toronto wants your input on wildlife feeding
Feeding of wildlife can lead to significant changes in behaviour and negative encounters for animals. Bylaws create education and enforcement opportunities to prevent this.
November 23, 2021
Emergency Preparedness: How to be ready and support others
Tips for pets, families and what to do to help wildlife when disasters hit or emergency situations arise.
November 22, 2021
Trapped In The Past: A New Documentary Project
The Fur-Bearers are making a documentary about trapping and snares with Exposed Wildlife Conservancy. But we need your help!
November 22, 2021
The Fur-Bearers comment on BC’s mink farm phase-out
Read our submission to the government of British Columbia about the prohibition on mink farming and changes to the Fur Farm Regulation.
November 16, 2021
The Switch: Placemaking and Little Free Libraries
Placemaking and little free libraries go hand in hand to help residents make a switch in their community, Dr. Teale Phelps shares!
November 15, 2021
Nova Scotia government funding mink farms and mink vaccines
Read why we think the province needs to follow British Columbia’s lead and support a transition away from fur farming.
November 12, 2021
Where to find ethical boots this fall
Looking for a pair of boots that help the planet, but don’t sacrifice style? Check out these four footwear brands that you can feel good about buying from.
November 12, 2021
Action Alert: Comment on changes to the Fur Farm Regulation
The government is asking British Columbians to provide comments on amendments to the Fur Farm Regulation following the decision to end mink farming.
November 8, 2021
Monitoring the Illegal Wildlife Trade and Canada’s Role
Dr. Chris Shepherd of Monitor Conservation Research Society joins Defender Radio two discuss the illegal wildlife trade and bears, Canada’s role, and how people can make a difference.
November 8, 2021
HUGE NEWS: BC to phase out mink farming
British Columbia announces plan to phase out mink farming in response to ongoing and future health risks posed.
November 5, 2021
New data reveals fewer animals killed on Canadian fur farms
Statistics Canada has published new data on fur farming in Canada. The new data update adds information for years 2019 and 2020. There is reason to be optimistic.
October 29, 2021
‘Mink farming is a health hazard’: Breaking down BC’s mink farm moratorium
In this post, we explain the key information in the mink moratorium, and what you can do to help the movement to end fur farming in British Columbia.
October 27, 2021
The Switch: Hügelkultur and Biodiversity with Sam Ceci
Samantha Ceci is helping create biodiversity in a monocultured woodlot at Dalhousie University by switching to Hugelkultur!
October 27, 2021
Ads Thank Residents For Not Feeding Wildlife
Wildlife protection group The Fur-Bearers launches multi-platform campaign to promote coexistence.
October 26, 2021
Coyote Portrayals In Media, Ten Years Later
Dr. Shelley Alexander shares her views of a 10-year-old media content analysis, her own experiences with sensationalism and how they’ve impacted her role as a researcher and educator.
October 25, 2021
Alert: Trapping seasons begin across Canada
Keeping yourself and pets safe mean having an awareness of local regulations and knowing about these safety tips.
October 20, 2021
Five Tips For An Animal-Friendly Halloween
You can help local wildlife and your companion animals sail through the creepy season with these tips!
October 20, 2021
Animal cafés – making matters worse for threatened wildlife
Dr. Chris Shepherd of the Monitor Conservation Research Society explains how animal cafes can be harmful to wild animals around the world.
October 20, 2021
The Switch: Libraries Can Build Resilient Communities
April Griffith is helping her and other libraries across America become hubs for climate education and solutions.
October 18, 2021
Silent auction a huge success thanks to supporters
Thanks to item donors and silent auction bidders The Fur-Bearers’ auction was a huge success for wildlife!
October 18, 2021
Infectious disease docs call on Premier John Horgan to end fur farming
A group of 29 British Columbia infectious disease specialists sent an open letter to BC Premier John Horgan calling for an end to fur farming in the province.
October 14, 2021
Four ethical outerwear brands to check out this fall
With a change in the weather comes a need for warmer clothing – and we’re here to help you find outerwear brands that keep animal welfare in mind.
October 7, 2021
Coexistence is a daily intention
Strategies to live alongside wildlife aren’t failing; it’s time for them to begin in earnest.
October 6, 2021
