WTO upholds seal ban
The World Trade Organization has announced they are upholding a European Union decision to ban the importation of seal products – an important victory for
The World Trade Organization has announced they are upholding a European Union decision to ban the importation of seal products – an important victory for
As an organization we seek to promote the protection of fur-bearing animals. But we can’t do it alone. We partner with volunteers, donors, private companies
One of the most prevalent questions we receive at APFA is “what can I do with this fur?” Whether it’s a hand-me-down mink stole, or
The media is quickly tuning into the dire environmental situation at Stanley Park’s Beaver Lake. According to an article in the Times Colonist, the ecologically
Guest blogger Dave Shiskoff Oak Bay City Hall has announced that they’re planning to exterminate 25 deer over the next year (see Times Colonist article
Misinformation and lobbying has resulted in the return of Ontario’s spring bear hunt. The hunt was originally cancelled in 1999 after science and reports from
There’s a clear environmental argument for preserving wildlife habitat and the species whom inhabit them. There’s also a clear ethical argument for the same. But
It is expected that Ontario Minister of Natural Resources, David Orazietti will announce a re-introduction of the spring bear hunt imminently. This will be the
The written word is powerful. Be it a collection of ideas, a policy or a dire warning, words can change the world. In this week’s episode of Defender Radio, we bring to you interviews with Toronto City Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, who updated city policy to protect coyotes; Dr. Aysha Akhtar, a medical doctor who has written a book warning the world of the consequences of continuing to abuse animals; and Dr. Marc Bekoff, who recently released a collection of his popular Psychology Today essays in a new book.
Jonce Straklevski, a Perth-area man, was arrested by the OPP and charged with criminal mischief and theft under $5,000. His crime? Removing beaver traps from
A study out of SFU and University of Victoria is pointing to scientific uncertainty as a warning that the current lethal practices of grizzly bear
Advocates are exposed to horrendous truths. Injured, abused, neglected and tortured animals become a part of a daily routine for those seeking justice and coexistence.
We’re routinely told that trappers or 'pest control' are able to ensure only their intended target is caught in a trap. That was disproven again,
The CBC reported yesterday that an RCMP officer in Moncton, New Brunswick, intentionally ran over a coyote, who alleged that it was the safest way
Dog walkers, parents and the general public were shocked when police revealed nail-ridden chunks of chicken were found in a public park in Thornbury, Ontario
Getting through the spin in marketing and media isn’t always easy. But with this week’s group of experts, we’re hoping to give you a helping
A family is without their beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Violet, after her life was taken in the grips of a beaver trap in Manitoba. Trapping
The community of Princeton, New Jersey, was seriously considering a cull. Hunters were rubbing their palms in preparation of the town’s policy, which would allow
A group of hikers and their pets had a close call near Nanaimo recently, when they stumbled upon body-gripping traps set for beavers. According to
A funny thread emerged when we compiled this week’s episode of Defender Radio: the lines in our lives. While listening to the interviews, we realized
An Ontario MPP has introduced a private members bill in the legislature calling for a return of the spring bear hunt, citing public safety concerns
An article in Wednesday’s London Free Press indicated that the fur industry is surging, with millions being made. What it doesn’t address is who is
Killers in British Columbia are rejoicing: trapping season is beginning. For those who find the cruelty and pain of a wild animal pleasurable, it truly
It’s finally here! After a great deal of quiet background work, we’re pleased to launch this first official episode of Defender Radio, a new podcast
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