How China gets cat and dog fur
This undercover investigation by the Toronto Star uncovers the reality behind the dog and cat fur trade in China. Please be advised this video contains
This undercover investigation by the Toronto Star uncovers the reality behind the dog and cat fur trade in China. Please be advised this video contains
In this video from Fur-Bearers we look at the cruel leg-hold trap and explain how it works and how to open it in the unfortunate
Montreal, July 16, 2012 – Last week, a grey male 1 year old cat named Boots, was rushed to the SPCA in Montreal facility after
Even in the middle of July, animals can still fall victim to painful leg-hold traps. Whether they are used year-round by municipalities to control so-called
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By David GrahamPublished in the Toronto StarJune 30, 2012 SHANGCUN, CHINA—A young man swaggers through the dusty streets of this crumbling village with a dozen
Nova Scotia needs to go to summer school. That’s the message from animal protection group, The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, who is
If you are a wild animal in Vancouver, you should head to Stanley Park for a free easy meal. Open garbage cans are abundant and
2nd Annual Living with Wildlife ConferenceCall for posters & displays Across Canada, municipalities are reporting an increase in the number of interactions between humans and
Volunteers in a non-profit or charity are the backbone of an organization. The importance of having reliable, dedicated volunteers is indescribable. Many large charities have
With Father’s day coming this weekend we wanted to shine a light on some of the special animal father’s out there. So, in no particular
Our Association is looking for a few great volunteers to help us fight the commercial fashion fur trade. We have an immediate need for the
This week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that his government is creating a new “Hunting and Angling Advisory” panel. The panel, which includes representatives from
On May 24th, 2012 Fur-Bearers along with volunteers from LUSH cosmetics set out to build two pond levellers to help save a colony of beavers
Have you ever wondered what happens with a paper petition you just signed and how the process is for presenting these in parliament? Keep in
Every so often we partner up with a great organization with similar values who offer some great products. We love bringing some great perks to
There has been some much-needed progress with the Harb Seal Bill, calling for an end to the commercial seal slaughter. This year is the third
Photo: Flexible pond leveller The pond level is controlled by the height of the pipe in the dam. Courtesy: Martinez Beavers With a small donation
The pathetic annual seal hunt is now underway in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and on Newfoundland’s northeastern coast. The government, against the advice of
Spring is here, and many wild animals have returned to their regular schedule of raising their young, building nests and gathering food. This is also
By Guest Blogger: Louise Liebenberg We, Eric Verstappen and Louise Liebenberg are practicing predator friendly ranching methods on our sheep ranch the “Grazerie” in High
It is not unusual to spot a coyote in a Canadian town or city. These animals have quickly adapted to our changing landscape and they
By Guest Blogger: Marcy Potter My first rescue of this kind was traumatizing, as were the rest of them. Our wildlife facility got a call
UPDATE: Feb 10/12 – On Canada Goose’s Facebook a representative posted the following: “I understand and respect your concern for the use of fur on
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