Get batty about bats this Halloween season
It’s no trick, bats are a treat to have on this planet. The time is now to work together to conserve bat species, writes Meg Deak.
October 30, 2020
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Changing The Paradigm on Animal Testing
A lot of animals are tested upon and killed in the name of science, particularly biomedical research. In conversation, many people adopt a utilitarian attitude
October 30, 2020
5 Tips to Keeping Halloween Safe For Animals in 2020
Media focuses on coronavirus, but risks to animals still exist from Halloween celebrations.
October 27, 2020
Getting To Know The Anthrozoology Podcast
Anthrozoology is a flourishing field of study and there’s a podcast featuring three up-and-comers that you’re going to love! Hear more from the creators on our own podcast – then check out theirs!
October 23, 2020
Winners is going fur-free!
Updated policy notes mistakes happen, but all stores should be fur-free in Canada.
October 16, 2020
Attitudes on Animal Use Are Evolving
Pollster Mario Canseco surveyed Americans and Canadians – and found that attitudes about animals are changing.
October 15, 2020
Radio ads launched to raise awareness of B.C. trapping
Thousands of animals killed, maimed by traps every year, including dogs and cats.
October 13, 2020
Talking to your candidate about traps
Provincial election an opportunity to address public safety threat of trapping in B.C.
October 8, 2020
B.C. Selling roads to caribou destruction
Defender Radio returns for its 8th season to share unsettling news about B.C. auctioning cutblocks in the middle of critical caribou habitat.
October 8, 2020
October 5, 2020
Trapping season is starting, and the animals need your help!
Our fight against trapping in British Columbia and across Canada is picking up again. The animals need your help.
October 1, 2020
Nordstrom goes fur free!
Dozens of department stores will phase out all fur by 2021, luxury store announces with HSUS.
September 30, 2020
Livret de coexistence des castors disponible en Français!
OurBeaver Coexistence booklet is now available in French!
September 30, 2020
Britain poised to go fur free following ‘Brexit’
The Times reports plans are being prepared for banning fur sales.
September 28, 2020
Leaf the rake in your garage this year
Ecosystems are supported when we allow leaves to stay when they fall, writes Meg Deak.
September 28, 2020
B.C. Election 2020: Get Ready To Vote
The Fur-Bearers’ quick guide to the fall provincial election in British Columbia.
September 24, 2020
81% of Canadians oppose killing animals for their fur
Research Co. survey highlights Canadian attitudes on animals.
September 23, 2020
Find my Member of Parliament (MP)
Knowing how to find your MP – or the MP responsible for a specific portfolio – can make your advocacy more effective.
September 15, 2020
Increase biodiversity by helping insects in your backyard
You can support biodiversity from your backyard by giving insects a break!
September 15, 2020
2021 Clements Awards Nominations Open!
Celebrate outstanding work for wildlife with event honouring long-time directors.
September 3, 2020
Rodenticides responsible for deaths of two big cats in California
A bobcat and a mountain lion have both died directly from the effects of anticoagulant rat poisons.
August 27, 2020
CONTEST: Backyard fruit festival!
Fruit can attract wildlife in conflict areas, so The Fur-Bearers are celebrating ways to use that food!
August 26, 2020
Finland’s largest party commits to #MakeFurHistory
Historic vote celebrated by Finnish advocacy organizations
August 25, 2020
Make fruit tree cleanup a community tradition
Fruit trees, shrubs and bushes draw wildlife into conflict with humans.
August 24, 2020
