Cat severely injured by trap near Vernon
An 8-month-old cat is losing his leg due to grievous injuries caused by a trap near Lumby, British Columbia, and The Fur-Bearers are putting money
August 17, 2016
Tag: cat
Four easy ways you can keep cats – and local wildlife – safe
There’s a lot of debate about outdoor cats – not ferals living in colonies, but about pets who spend time outside. Though various studies and
July 18, 2016
Remember these 4 things for the animals when using fireworks on Canada Day
Brilliant flashes of light, thunderous cracks, and the gleeful screams of crowds are what we love about Canada Day. But for non-human animals (and some
June 29, 2016
Her cats loved being outside – you won’t BELIEVE what she made for them
The Fur-Bearers is a solution-focussed organization, and has been since 1953. So when we saw what one of our supporters did for her cats, you
June 3, 2016
Why you need to show support for C-246
Bill C-246 is what Canada needs. The legislation, which was written and introduced as a Private Members’ Bill by Liberal MP Nathanial Erskine-Smith as The
May 16, 2016
Rabies cases continue to climb in Hamilton: simple steps can protect pets, families
The City of Hamilton (Ontario) is experiencing an unusual spike in raccoon rabies cases this season – and despite what the media has implied, the
March 30, 2016
ACTION ALERT: Tell your MP to support ‘Modernizing Animal Protection’ bill in Parliament
A Private Members Bill (PMB) that includes a ban on the import and sale of dog and cat fur to Canada, and a requirement to
February 25, 2016
Petition: Banning dog and cat fur as easy as 1, 2, 3!
It’s finally happened – an official government petition (e-123) is online and awaiting your signature to demand a ban on the import and sale of
January 19, 2016
Canadian Parliament now accepting ePetitions
It’s finally here: the Canadian government is now accepting ePetitions, digital versions of the paper petitions we once relied upon for political change.
December 4, 2015
ACTION ALERT: BC government knew pets were dying while they reviewed policies
While telling us they’ve been “reviewing” policy surrounding trapping in British Columbia, the government knew that nearly 100 pets were killed by traps – and
December 2, 2015
Dog and cat fur remains a real issue for Canadian consumers
It is illegal in the European Union and the United States to import or sell the fur of domestic dogs and cats. In Canada, no
November 6, 2015
Halloween is spooky and scary for us, but it shouldn’t be for the animals
Millions of children will be taking to the street this weekend, dressed as their favourite ghouls, goblins, superheroes, princesses, and animals. Some adults will participate
October 30, 2015
Kitten caught in agonizing glue trap in BC
It isn’t just the traps set by the fur industry that can wreak havoc and ruin lives, and a furry little kitten was shown that
August 7, 2015
Are your pets prepared for an emergency?
Wildfires and power outages during a heat wave can force you to abandon your home; extreme weather events can leave families isolated or camped out
July 28, 2015
Fashion and function meet in bird-saving cat collars
A hot topic in the discussion of outdoor cats is their uncanny killing ability. Our feline friends are accused of killing between 1.3 billion and
March 27, 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
Penticton cat loses leg to leg-hold trap
A cat has lost his front leg and will require special care moving forward after a run-in with a leg-hold trap in Penticton, BC. The
January 30, 2015
Homeowner’s responsibility to keep trappers out, official says
A Quebec family is mourning their missing cats and struggling to understand why a trapper went unpunished for setting up shop on their property. According
November 14, 2014
$1,000 reward: Illegal snare injures cat in Pefferlaw, Ontario
Another Canadian family is struggling to understand why someone would set a trap that ultimately injured their pet cat. According to the Georgina Advocate, the
August 24, 2014
Defining cruelty: trapped animals versus domestic pets
Keeping a dog in a hot car is cruel. Stomping a puppy to death is cruel. Leaving a dog or cat without access to food
June 30, 2014
APFA offers $1,000 reward in cat-trapping incident
A harrowing sight was witnessed in Saskatoon recently: a domestic cat with his paw caught in a steel-toothed leg-hold trap. According to CTV Saskatoon, a
June 4, 2014
Knock on your hood to keep animals safe
When Daisy was just a kitten when she was rescued from inside the engine of a truck in Windsor, Ontario. The owner of the truck
December 29, 2013
