ACTION ALERT: Pets injured, killed by traps across Canada
Incidents of companion animals injured and killed crop up in PEI, Manitoba, and Alberta as trapping season opens.
November 16, 2022
Tag: dog
Coexisting: What to do when wildlife follows
Knowing how to respond to wildlife follows during a run or bike ride can make an amusing anecdote out of what may otherwise be an worrying wildlife encounter.
June 14, 2021
Unmarked leghold trap catches Okanagan dog
Resident notes trap was unmarked, covered in snow on service road near Proctor Lake in British Columbia.
February 16, 2021
Manitoba hiker caught in trap says he didn’t see the warning until it was too late
Similar incident inspired long-time director George Clements to get involved with The Fur-Bearers.
August 13, 2020
Joyful walks during the pandemic
Dogs are feeling stressed, too, and walks can be a place of joy for you both.
April 7, 2020
Cats, dogs and the coronavirus
How to keep your furry family members safe during the pandemic.
April 6, 2020
Caring for your animal companions after you’re gone
A will can protect your pets after you're gone and make sure their future care is binding.
March 2, 2020
Pet owners’ guide: coyotes in your community
Tips to reduce conflict and fear with wildlife for dog and cat families.
November 27, 2019
De-spooking: preparing pets for Halloween
Between door knocking, costumes, and west coast fireworks, Halloween can be a bit too spooky for pets.
October 7, 2019
NEWS: Reward offered in BC strychnine investigation
The Fur-Bearers are offering $1,000 to identify and convict the person(s) responsible for killing a beloved family pet and poaching. There are no graphic images in this article.
April 24, 2019
Breaking down the coyote mating meme
Coyotes are mating, but inaccurate social media posts hide cruelty in plain sight.
February 21, 2019
Boss’ Snare Story
Boss was caught and injured by a snare. This is his story, as told by his guardian Amanda Duke.
February 13, 2019
Cruel snares EXPOSED by John E. Marriott
Documentary video by wildlife photographer shows impact of inhumane snares.
February 8, 2019
Remembering Titus
Kimberly Ross shares the tragic story of her family's companion Titus dying in a legally set snare adjacent to their farm.
February 6, 2019
ACTION ALERT: Make Trap Signs Mandatory To Protect Pets and Families!
We are calling on the government of British Columbia to immediately enact a trap warning sign system that requires trappers to post bright, visible signage at all access points when traps are within 20 metres of a street, service road, trail, pathway, or other publicly accessible area.
November 28, 2018
Kamloops man suing trapper whose device killed his dog
$15,288.50 in damages sought according to court documents obtained by The Fur-Bearers
November 16, 2018
Special Report: Recognizing and Preventing Bloat
Host Michael Howie discusses gastric dilatation and volvulus – or bloat – which afflicted his dog JJ last week. Symptoms, prevention, and more are shared on this special episode!
November 7, 2018
Leash up: dogs can create conflict
Wildlife can pay the price when dogs are allowed off-leash outside of designated areas.
November 6, 2018
Halloween safety for you and the animals
We have five tips to make Halloween a safe and fun event for everyone, including local wildlife and pets!
October 30, 2018
How you and your dog can co-exist with coyotes
These three tips are a starting point to make sure your whole family – and your wild neighbours – stay safe.
August 21, 2018
OPEN LETTER: CBC headline and article mislead readers and tell an inaccurate story of bear encounter
Read our complaint to the CBC Ombudsman about an inaccurate article that would be unacceptable were it a human instead of a bear.
June 21, 2018
Beaver family defends themselves from invasive dog
How headlines are written can influence how we perceive a story and the world around us.
June 4, 2018
Close-call and a tragedy serve as reminders to be responsible pet owners in parks
Off-leash dogs create problems for wildlife – and it’s the wild animals who often get blamed.
May 24, 2018
Helping North Vancouver co-exist with coyotes
The Fur-Bearers distributed door hanger educational pamphlets for residents in area of conflict.
May 4, 2018
