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Lawmakers in Montana have ignored decades of science in their decision to allow an increase in the season, bag size and quota of gray wolves

Municipalities considering a coyote cull no longer require a permit from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Likely part of the ongoing cutbacks at

There’s lots of news out there this week about bees. Their populations have been seriously declining in Canada – and around the world – in

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has an incredible bear wise program. Available for download to anyone – and sent out to all media

During the hot, sweltering summer months, it’s hard to think about fur. After all, most of the fur in fashion we see today is used

Guest Blogger: Michael Howie I’m not sure if any of you have ever noticed, but the air conditioning is cold. After more than 15 years

We’ve all got our guilty pleasures, and for some of us, that includes the reality television show, The Bachelorette. APFA staff were inundated with messages

News release from GAIA Brussels, 19th June 2013. Today in Parliament, a debate starts about a possible ban on fur production in Belgium. A first

Special message from the BC SPCAWildlife rehabilitation centres care for many “kidnapped” fawns each year. They are healthy babies that are mistakenly thought to be

Guest blog by Janet KalmuskyLancome, Chanel, Givenchy…. what is that gorgeous smell … rose? citrus? the discharge of beaver sex glands mixed with urine? Sadly,

A family in Creston, B.C. is mourning the loss of their companion, Arielle. The collie-shepherd cross was found dead on Friday, June 7th, tossed aside

Guest blog by Heidi Perryman Ph.D, Martinez BeaversGRAFTON – Despite efforts to save a family of beavers at a local wildlife sanctuary, the last of

When you give a gift to The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, you truly save the lives of animals. As a direct result

The stirring story of a beaver attack leading to the death of a fisherman in Belarus was picked up by western media yesterday, indicating growing

Nova Scotia is in a real mess. As a tiny province with over 40 mink farms producing over 37,000 tonnes of manure annually, locals are

On June 21, our good supporter Michael Howie will be shaving his beard to support the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals. He is

At APFA, we love our dogs. We love their soulful eyes, their goofy play bows, and those expressive eyebrows. As a natural extension of that

The Ontario Wildlife Coalition isgravely concernedabout wildlife in Ottawadue to the direction the Mayor and council are headed in regarding the city’s Wildlife Strategy. A

One of our supporters, Diane Haynes, said it best, “We BC-ers certainly sent mixed messages to our governmental leaders yesterday. We care, but not enough

Sign our petition to ban the leg hold trap! Trapping is an inherently violent practice that is as unnecessary as it is cruel. All leg

What animal issues concern you most? The BC SPCA is currently developing a new five-year strategic plan and they are looking for your feedback. To

The Ontario government is poised to make drastic changes to the internationally celebrated Endangered Species Act as recommended by the Ministry of Natural Resources. These

Supporters beware: not all wildlife ‘protection’ groups were created equally.People are routinely shocked when they learn that some of the most internationally recognized wildlife organizations