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Millions of our homes – at least half of all those in Canada – are shared with a four-legged friend. As a nation we spend

Animal lovers know how frustrating politics can be, particularly during an election campaign. Despite the fact that the majority of Canadians have companion animals in

Predator control is a nasty business. Millions of animals are killed each year around the country to protect livestock, ecosystems and, depending on who you

We’re taking you into the world of animal law on this episode, featuring two major cases in the United States whose outcomes could very well

From swift fox introduction to rehabilitation of baby bears, the Cochrane Ecological Institute and Cochrane Wildlife Reserve Society has done it all. Their resume of

The world has been talking about the tragic death of a big cat in Africa this week. But there are many other species of big

The news – be it online, radio, television or print – can influence the world. One great photograph can show the heartbreak of a family

The mere mention of the Great White shark can give thrills and tremors to beachgoers, divers and surfers. When the news media picks up a

For thousands of years, humankind has studied the delicate interplay of species across the vast web of life. And for thousands of years, we’ve successfully

We wanted to have a week that focuses on good news – and that’s exactly what we’ve prepared for you. We connected with superstar lawyer

Uncomfortable discussions come up in the world of animal advocacy, just like any other field. But when we have our awkward conversations, there are often

What do a Buddhist monk in Vancouver and the owner of a sanctuary farm in central Ontario have in common? Compassion. This week we’re talking

Anger and frustration are common for us animal advocates. And this week we’re talking with someone who can help us by teaching us what questions

After speaking on behalf of our members, supporters and all the fur-bearing animals of Canada as expert witnesses in a parliamentary committee last week, we

With Earth Day on the horizon it makes sense to take a step back from fur-bearer-specific issues and look at a subject plaguing the entire