Tragedy strikes The Graziere Ranch, Liebenberg family
Our good friend and wildlife advocate Louise Liebenberg has experienced a horrific tragedy. Early this week, her barn in High Prairie (Alberta), burned down. Thirty
Our good friend and wildlife advocate Louise Liebenberg has experienced a horrific tragedy. Early this week, her barn in High Prairie (Alberta), burned down. Thirty
Trappers would have you believe that everyone in Northern Ontario likes to trap and hunt wildlife. They say that if you don’t live in these
If you’ve been an unbeliever, your time is up. A group of scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of California have definitively shown
America’s publicly-funded radio station let down the animals in a recent interview with a fashion writer who heralded the use of fur on the runways.
Thousands of signatures opposing the importation of dog and cat fur were introduced to the House of Commons last week by MP for Vancouver East
It’s not unusual for people to put up a stink in the early spring, when skunks are starting to look for food and mates. In
March is gearing up to come in like a lion for The Fur-Bearers. The ongoing attack on advocacy by the Harper government picked up last
We are radical activists. At least, according to our government we are. Our educational programs, outreach, solution-based co-existence measures and awareness campaigns are a direct
In a surprise statement to the CBC, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Minster Bill Mauro said he’d be open to looking at trapping regulations
The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business is throwing in the towel for the fur industry in Canada. Looking at economic factors from China and Russia, the two largest purchases of fur, the Globe has noted the future is looking grim for the industry. Which is a little funny, since we said the same thing several months ago.
Baxter, an adorable little beagle, is ready for a new home. But he’s one of the lucky few. Western Nova Scotia is the stomping grounds
As you read this sentence, animals are losing their lives to the cruel fur trade. How can you help? By leaving The Fur-Bearers a gift
Making humane choices can be difficult at times – but when you know where to look and what questions to ask, it can be surprisingly
In a wry statement to the press, Mayor of London (UK) Boris Johnson has said he’d be open to swapping traditional bear fur hats for
Ontarians may be shivering in their homes tonight as a cold snap drapes itself over the province, but they’re also celebrating a statement from a
We’re sharing the love with all of you who are celebrating Fur Free Friday this week with a one-day, amazingly awesome sale! Our popular symbolic
Adding fuel to the fire caused by their decision to murder over 100 wolves in a weak attempt to protect caribou, the BC government has
George, a beloved family pet, was killed in front of his owners. Valerie Strain watched, helplessly, as George struggled and ultimately died in the killing
A community is exhaling after a frightening few weeks, spurred by incorrect news that a German Shepherd dog had been killed by a pack of
In the last week we’ve seen some interesting news – and it has a surprising lesson for those wanting to protect fur-bearing animals. Cockroaches, one
We went back to school last week in a serious way. Over five days we reached thousands of students from kindergarten to university – and
We regularly speak about the direct implications of actions against wildlife – from full on culls to the trapping and disruption of family units. But
By Michael Howie – The Fur-Bearers staff I was a journalist for over ten years. I won 17 awards for my writing on subjects ranging
In a surprising news article published by the Georgina Advocate, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has said that killing coyotes does not reduce