Terms like “humane” and “certified” make it seem like trapping wildlife is a painless process. But traps cause suffering – and leg-hold traps, still in use, are no different.
In a new study, University of British Columbia researchers have found that when the animals at the top of the food chain are removed, freshwater
According to media reports, Cranbrook is pushing forward with plans to kill up to 30 mule deer living in the city. This news comes as
The fur is flying over the recent shooting of an urban coyote in the city of Toronto. It’s the second time officers have shot a
Guest blogger: Heidi Perryman Martinez Beavers Now a December article in Canadian Geographic by Frances Backhouse,”Rethinking the Beaver”, considers how beavers affect wetlands and watersheds
The Fur-Bearer’s Association invites you to assist in defending fur-bearing animals at our Poster Party for National Anti-Fur Day on Friday, Feb. 8. We’re coordinating
Consumer labels on fur products dupe American consumers. An investigator for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Pierre Grzybowski, recently teamed up a
Please note the change in location. New location: UBC Student Union Building Ballroom Join your fellow activists for two days of learning about taking effective
Image: Fox on Finnish fur farm (Credit: Oikeutta Eläimille). Moose Knuckles gets their fur from factories like these. Most of us know a Canada Goose
VICTORY! The Ontario city of Cornwall won’t be killing urban coyotes anytime soon. Background: Just before the holiday season, our organization, along with our friends
Dani Reiss wears several hats, all of them undoubtedly trimmed with fur. He is the CEO of controversial Canadian outdoor clothing company Canada Goose (who
Today, U.S. President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term before a crowd of hundreds of thousands Monday in the freezing
Almost 2 million animals, mainly foxes and minks, are killed for their fur in Nova Scotia. Not only are these animals subjected to hell on
Location: Vancouver, BCTerm: Approximately 1 one-year term (with potential of renewal)Salary: Commensurate with experienceHours: 35 hours per week (some evenings and weekends)Start Date: April 1,
Coach, Louis Vuitton, Prada – they’ve got nothing on our friends at GUNAS! The Fur-Bearer’s Association has just teamed up with 100% cruelty-free, GUNAS, to
NEWS RELEASE: Ontario Wildlife at Risk from MNR ProposalsResidents and municipalities urged to rally against changes ONTARIO – January 13, 2013 – Sweeping changes to
The nominations for the 85th annual Academy Awards were announced this week and some of our favourite fur-free folks are up for a golden boy.
Newfoundland and Labrador has one less country to which it can export seal products. On January 8, 2013, Taiwan made amendments to existing legislation that
Not to brag, but the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals is kind of a big deal. In fact, we’re the largest group in
Coyote Watch Canada has never been more concerned about the future of our wildlife in Ontario than we are right now. If the Ontario Ministry
VANCOUVER – The recent death of two family pets in the central Okanagan region of British Columbia is prompting a local advocacy group to issue
We are happy to announce that Owen Patterson, a long-time member and volunteer for the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, has been selected
Three major Canadian retailers including The Bay, Sears and Winners have been caught in fur-labelling mix-up. In a recent investigation, The Association for the Protection
SIGN OUR PETITION! Canada is the only country in the world where polar bears are hunted for sport and commercial trade purposes. Each year, between
Formed in 1953, The Fur-Bearers (The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals) is a registered Canadian charity that protects fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research, and education. Your donation is tax-deductible. Charitable registration number: 130006125RR0002
