New data reveals fewer animals killed on Canadian fur farms
Statistics Canada has published new data on fur farming in Canada. The new data update adds information for years 2019 and 2020. There is reason to be optimistic.
October 29, 2021
Tag: Canada
Rose’s Story: A Portrait of Fur Farming in Canada
There are hundreds of thousands of animals on Canada’s fur farms. Rose was one of them, this is her story.
July 21, 2021
Arts & Science Scholarships Now Available
The Fur-Bearers has launched a scholarship program to promote wildlife coexistence through artistic creation and scientific research. As human and non-human animal environments have become
July 8, 2021
Coronavirus confirmed on Utah mink farms
More than one million mink culled in Europe after virus rips through farms.
August 17, 2020
Mink farms could be transmission point for COVID-19
The Fur-Bearers calls on government to put protections in place at fur farms.
April 27, 2020
Majority of Canadians oppose killing animals for fur
Survey reveals strong majority want to #MakeFurHistory
November 29, 2019
Five facts: what’s so humane about fur?
Before you scroll away, consider if your family pet had to endure this treatment.
November 27, 2019
UPDATED: Fur-free and non-animal winter wear
How to find animal-free jackets that will keep you warm all winter!
November 13, 2019
Autumn Hoodie Giveaway and Photo Adventure!
We’d love to learn more about the wild neighbours in your community, and we want you to be cozy while taking photos this autumn. It just makes sense to do a photo adventure and hoodie giveaway!
October 17, 2019
ACTION ALERT: Fur should be labelled in Canada!
Fur products aren't labelled in Canada, allowing consumers to be duped into violating ethical, animal welfare, and environmental concerns. Join us in calling for change!
September 6, 2019
ACTION ALERT: Ban snares in Canada!
Too many animals have suffered as a result of snares, and our governments have the power to stop that.
January 26, 2019
NEWS BRIEF – 524: Getting Schooled on Canada’s Commercial Seal Hunt
Sheryl Fink provides facts about Canada’s East coast commercial seal hunt to combat misinformation and help animal advocates speak out against the inherently inhumane practice.
April 23, 2018
Three ways to keep your pets safe during trapping season
Dogs and cats are maimed or killed in legally set traps across Canada every year. You can protect your pets with these tips.
September 20, 2017
CBC responds to our complaint about coyote coverage in PEI
Managing editor acknowledges mistakes, but still relies on single government biologist for information.
August 29, 2017
A tale of two tails: you’ll love this story about two rescued beavers in Alberta!
Love at first sight for beavers 16-946 and 17-536 at Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation!
August 24, 2017
Tips to keep pets and wildlife safe during Canada Day fireworks
For animal lovers of all types, this can be an extremely trying time, whether you have a dog who’s noise sensitive or reactionary, a cat that ventures outdoors, or are aware of the wildlife scurrying around your neighbourhood. The Fur-Bearers want to help you reduce the stress of Canada Day celebrations for yourself and the animals, and make sure everyone can still have a good time.
June 27, 2017
Canada Day fun: four things you didn’t know about beavers
We LOVE beavers, if you didn’t know. And today, our national birthday, we’ll be seeing beavers all over the place. But as much as the
June 30, 2016
Mink coverage: journalism or script writing?
“A minutes long orgy of bloodlust” is a phrase that would be right at home in a raunchy vampire novel, designed to excite and terrify
May 3, 2016
Petition e-191 to prohibit importation of African animal trophies
The realities of trophy hunting of animals in Africa by North American tourists hit home last year, when Cecil the lion was infamously slaughtered by
March 31, 2016
E-petitions will now count in Canada
It took three years for his Private Member’s Bill to come to fruition, but thanks to NDP MP Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby – Douglas), Canadians will
March 12, 2015
Trappers’ habit of shaming pet owners needs to stop
We have the unfortunate duty of seeking out incidents where dogs or cats become caught, maimed and killed in traps. As there is no central
February 4, 2015
$7M spent on pre-election messaging, but still no increases for wildlife
A whopping $7,026,822 was spent by the Harper government on advertising that promotes an anti-marijuana agenda, but there is still ‘no money’ for increases for
January 29, 2015
Winners of Aviva Community Fund show Canadians are compassionate
The good news: 40 organizations and community groups across Canada have received funding as part of the Aviva Community Fund. The great news: 45 per
January 29, 2015
How many more must be injured or killed?
Across Canada domestic dogs are being maimed by legal traps set to capture or kill wild fur-bearing animals. This is not new, nor is the
January 19, 2015
