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
Tag: dog
Dog killed in Northwest Territories by abandoned wolf snare
A family is reeling in the Northwest Territories after learning their beloved dog was killed by an abandoned wolf snare. The CBC has reported that
July 17, 2015
Several dogs ill or dead after wildlife poisoning goes awry
In an attempt to control wildlife around their property, an Oakville, Ontario resident has likely poisoned several dogs. According to Global News, three dogs are
June 5, 2015
Trois-Rivières dog recovering after being caught in trap
A woman had to watch her duck tolling retriever suffer in a Conibear trap only 15 feet from a paved path in Trois-Rivières this week.
May 29, 2015
Protect your dogs from ticks: simple steps from pet professional
Hot barbeques and cold drinks with family and friends are often first thing on our minds at the beginning of spring. Pet professionals, on the
May 17, 2015
It’s simple: don’t leave your dog in the car when it’s warm out
Every year, dogs die slow and painful deaths for a ridiculous reason: they’re left in cars. It doesn’t take long for a car to heat
April 20, 2015
Episode 222: For the love of dog
They are our best friends, our family and our own personal heroes. Dogs have become an everyday part of life for millions of Canadians –
April 5, 2015
Baxter ready for adoption, but Nova Scotia laws, supports, need to change
Baxter, an adorable little beagle, is ready for a new home. But he’s one of the lucky few. Western Nova Scotia is the stomping grounds
February 17, 2015
ACTION ALERT: George’s story is gaining attention for no traps on trails movement
George, a beloved family pet, was killed in front of his owners. Valerie Strain watched, helplessly, as George struggled and ultimately died in the killing
February 11, 2015
Necropsy reveals coyotes didn’t kill German Shepherd
A community is exhaling after a frightening few weeks, spurred by incorrect news that a German Shepherd dog had been killed by a pack of
February 10, 2015
Why cockroach personalities and the origin of dogs matter
In the last week we’ve seen some interesting news – and it has a surprising lesson for those wanting to protect fur-bearing animals. Cockroaches, one
February 10, 2015
Now’s MacNair doesn’t deserve to be a journalist
By Michael Howie – The Fur-Bearers staff I was a journalist for over ten years. I won 17 awards for my writing on subjects ranging
February 6, 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
ACTION ALERT: Warning to dog owners after dogs caught in PEI snares
A woman from Prince Edward Island is glad her dogs are alive – but that came after a frantic 30-hour search ended only when a
January 15, 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
Dogs at risk of traps in winter
We told you the story of Bella – the lab-mix who required extensive dental surgery after being caught in a leg-hold trap in Labrador in
December 23, 2014
Days into coyote cull, dog caught in leg-hold trap in Nova Scotia
The coyote bounty program in Nova Scotia started its 2014 season last week. And already, there’s been an unintended victim. A Kings County resident was
October 21, 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
Dog trapped: no signs, warnings of trapping in Alberta public trail
A dachshund named Hudson is still recovering after a harrowing incident that left him injured the grasps of a Conibear trap. According to Merideth Ball,
June 20, 2014
Episode 135: The quest for understanding
Every day, life happens around us: from viruses to humans launching rockets into space – the need for growth forces change. Yet despite this clearly
June 16, 2014
Beaver Blotter: May 20, 2014
Recycling for the animals A group of animal advocates are taking back the fur – and giving it back, too. The Star Tribune in Minneapolis
May 20, 2014
Night of terror after leg-hold traps Tucker
In the vast darkness of a November night, Wendy called out for Tucker. There was an eerie silence, as the wind swept across the landscape.
December 8, 2013
