UPDATED: Fur-free and non-animal winter wear
How to find animal-free jackets that will keep you warm all winter!
November 13, 2019
Tag: Canada
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
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
Your support is needed to get the media to report on this epidemic
Five dogs trapped. Three dead. One seriously injured. One lucky enough to go unharmed. We’re calling this an epidemic – and we need your help
December 24, 2014
Language class raises over $200 with trapped classmate
We were happy to see all the big smiles from an Education First (EF) Canada Vancouver class today! They surprised the Fur-Bearer’s office with a
December 11, 2014
Government quick to cash in on beaver image, slow to protect keystone species
A beautiful new $50 coin has been unveiled by the Royal Canadian Mint. The silver coin features a picturesque design by artist Emily Damstra, showing
December 9, 2014
Government failing at-risk and endangered species, study shows
It’s of little surprise, but now there’s data to back up our claim: our government is failing animals. The CBC has reported that a new
November 28, 2014
Fjällräven Canada offers 10% off to #MakeFurHistory supporters
One of the latest and greatest winter (and outdoor) wear companies to hit Canada is not only fur free, but they’re supporting the #MakeFurHistory campaign,
November 26, 2014
Christmas buyers beware: Canadian women saying no to fur
Black Friday marks the start of Christmas shopping season in Canada – and we have some news that shoppers should be paying attention to. Our
November 25, 2014
ACTION ITEM: Canada’s fur farms need government assistance to get by
We’re often inundated with messages of the great and powerful fur industry, which alone is propping up the Canadian economy and providing thousands of jobs.
July 20, 2014
