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Nice Shoes fundraising party!Calling all animal lovers in Vancouver. Our friends from Nice Shoes (Vancouver vegan shoe store) are throwing a party to celebrate their 2nd anniversary and they're donating the proceeds to the Fur-Bearer's Association! Friday, April 5 Arrive at 6pm... |
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Wildlife is on the moveSpring is almost here and many wild animals are busy building nests or dens. They're on the move, preparing for their newborns! At this time of year wildlife is more easily spotted, but there is no reason to be alarmed; they are part of our urban... |
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Tell us how you use our websiteWe need your help! We're in the process of making some changes to our website and we want to know how you feel about the current thefurbearers.com. Please help us by taking a minute and filling out our quick survey. Create your free online surveys... |
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It's a party and you're invited!Calling all animal, fair trade, organic and vegan lovers!! We are hosting a charity pot party at the Vancouver Robson LUSH store this Saturday March 16 from 12-2pm. Learn all about our organization and the charity pot program at Lush- all while... |
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BC election looms, make trapping an issueThe 40th British Columbia general election is tentatively scheduled for May 14, 2013 and we need your help to make the treatment of fur-bearing animals an election issue. This past year, our Association has seen an alarming increase in the number of... |
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When beavers go badThis cute little fellow was found by Oregon City police trying to cross a busy street. Local authorities managed to escort the little fellow back to his home, I bet he had some explaining to do when he showed back up at the pond with a police escort. |
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International trade in polar bear parts to continue: CITESBANGKOK, THAILAND-- The killing and export of polar bear parts including their skins, teeth and paws, will continue. A proposal to grant more protections to the already endangered polar bear was voted down on March 7 by delegates at the Convention... |
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Advocacy group calls for changes to BC trapping regulationsNEWS RELEASE - Horrific cases involving leg-hold, Conibear and snare traps on the rise Monday, March 4, 2013 - Vancouver, BC An increasing number of wildlife and domestic pets mangled by traps in British Columbia is driving a call for reform on laws... |
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Coyote found suffering in leg-hold: Abbotsford, BCOn Saturday, March 2, 2013, a coyote was found struggling in a leg-hold trap in Abbotsford, BC. Critter Care Wildlife Society was contacted and it is our understanding the coyote was then euthanized. More information about the incident will be... |
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Leg-hold traps explained (Yes, they are STILL LEGAL!)"Slam your hand in a car door." That's the easiest way to explain to someone what it feels like to get caught in a leg-hold trap. And yes, leg-hold traps are still legal, and are widely used across Canada. Leg-hold traps, sometimes... |
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