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Blog - Tag: Christmas

The Bandit Who Gave Back Christmas

Reggie Raccoon is looking forward to a day of loot on December 25. Will his greed reign, or will the spirit of giving find its way into his heart?
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Holiday fun: FREE wildlife colouring pages and activities!

Keep your little ones (and yourself) amused over the holidays with these free colouring pages and activities!
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The Fur-Bearers’ Holiday Giving Guide

Find just the right gift for the people in your life – and help the animals at the same time!
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Christmas In A Cozy Cave: The Defender Radio Family Christmas Special

The Defender Radio Family Christmas Special tells an old holiday tale with a loving wildlife twist...
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Pet photos with Santa will help to #MakeFurHistory

If you have a dog, love Christmas, and want to #MakeFurHistory, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you. On December 20, from 12 to 3 pm, Santa will be visiting the North Shore Christmas Market to pose for photos with pets – and a portion of proceeds from the entry...
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Make it a fur-free Christmas with gentle and polite reminders

The malls are getting busy, the newspapers are writing about sales, and your eyes are watering from all the fur-trim – it must be Christmas time. We’re a full 22 days out from Santa’s big visit, but it’s quite clear that the Christmas shopping season is in full swing, and...
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Coming to your mailbox: a gift from us

This week you may have gotten a letter at your door. A true story about a bear cub in British Columbia, was included, as well as a small gift from us, for you. This gift isn’t much; it’s just a small ornament, printed on a heavy stock paper. But what...
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