When wildlife appears: three things to know for communities
Foxes, coyotes, raccoons, and other animals may be looking for new places to live in the spring and summer.
May 8, 2018
Tag: Fox
VICTORY: Norway to ban fur farms!
End to fur farming part of deal to grow ruling minority government in Norway.
January 15, 2018
#MakeFurHistory: Five fast facts as winter fashion nears
Being an informed advocate is the first step to helping the animals.
August 17, 2017
Parks Canada cracking down on PEI fox feedings
“Unusual” fox behaviour attributed to feeding at National Park.
August 11, 2017
A Vancouver retailer tried to make a humane decision – you won’t believe what she was told
A Vancouver-area retailer’s response to concerns about fox fur being used on a product raised the eyebrows of many advocates, including ours
July 28, 2017
Open letter: Co-existing with Mississauga’s wildlife
Living with wildlife can be challenging, but it is both possible and beneficial for residents to learn how. At times when we mourn the loss of a beloved family pet, these discussions are difficult, as understandable anger gets directed at the wildlife who shares our communities
February 9, 2017
Fur farm ban passes first reading in Czech Republic
The dwindling Czech fur farm business took another hit this week as a bill to ban the killing of animals for their fur passed its
November 10, 2016
Scientists learn something new about foxes – and it’ll astound you
Foxes are adorable, intellignet, family-oriented animals that live in many different parts of Canada. In the near-desolate tundra of northern Canada, they somehow manage to
May 30, 2016
Four things to know about ticks in Canada
Our entire families are enjoying the weather – dogs, kids, parents, and even grandparents are frolicking over grass that only weeks ago was snow. But
May 18, 2016
“Preparing for unemployment” workshops created for fur farm employees
The once-coveted economy-driving fur industry in Nova Scotia is on its last legs as evidenced by a new program being offered by a government funded agency.
March 8, 2016
Summer near mink farms no picnic for residents
Pollution from a mink farm has taken out a historic summer camp in Nova Scotia and flies at another are ruining the summer for families
August 11, 2015
Could fur-bearers be our friends in fight against ticks?
Sitting on a log, picking away the ticks. We’ve all done it. And unfortunately, some people have suffered for it. Blacklegged ticks (known also as
March 16, 2015
Victory in Newfoundland: Viking Fur withdrawals application
With the world watching – and animal advocates gearing up for a fight – Viking Fur Inc. has withdrawn their application to expand their Newfoundland
January 28, 2015
Symbolic adoptions are available – just in time for Christmas!
This holiday season we're bringing you a gift guaranteed to make the most stoic gift-receiver squeal with delight. Give the gift that keeps on giving
November 19, 2014
Make Fur History
Today we are unveiling shocking footage from Canada’s fur farms. Over the last several months, The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals has obtained
October 30, 2014
Woman picks fox for coat, ends up getting fox as pet
An unusual story out of Russia is quickly becoming the poster child for cognitive dissonance in regards to the fur industry. The brief story, as
October 23, 2014
Is ‘forgive and forget’ the new enforcement policy in Quebec?
The photos and videos are horrifying: fox and mink in dire straits, sick and injured, awaiting their deaths at a Quebec fur farm. The Montreal
August 15, 2014
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Animals must be removed from Quebec fur farm today!
The Montreal SPCA, acting on a tip, began an investigation into a fur farm north of the city in May of 2014. What they found
August 14, 2014
PEI’s foxes are here to stay – scientist says co-existence is a must
In recent weeks, we’ve been sending letters to Councillors and media outlets in Prince Edward Island. It seems that a large number of foxes are
July 26, 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
Men brave flooded field to save fox in Saskatchewan
It is a troubling time in Saskatchewan. Floods of epic proportions are devastating homes and communities. Families are being displaced – and not just those
July 7, 2014
Episode 138: The wolf effect
Perhaps the most mystic – and most feared – wildlife in Canada, wolves are making a comeback. Throughout the western United States, wolf populations are
July 6, 2014
Fur market ‘flat’ in China
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: fashion is cyclical. The rapid rise of fur prices in recent years was disheartening for us
April 14, 2014
Fox killed after found dragging trap
Wildlife officials killed a fox who was found near Yellowknife dragging a trap from theirpaw. In an interview with the CBC, Kara Dennill – who
February 13, 2014
