You can help #MakeFurHistory this #GivingTuesday with The Fur-Bearers
As a consumer-driven nation(s), we spend a lot of money this time of year. The retail powerhouses below the 49th parallel have turned the Friday
November 27, 2015
Tag: fur
Aleutian disease hits Denmark fur farms hard; wildlife at risk, as well
The Copenhagen Online Post has reported that Aleutian Disease has broken out across 130 of Denmark’s fur farms, a virus that has ravaged captive mink populations in most other countries, including Canada
November 26, 2015
How compassion and crowd-funding can bring down coyote fur trim
We choose not to wear fur; we ask that other people not wear fur; we tell people about the fear and pain that wild animals
November 23, 2015
Kit and Ace a symptom, not the problem: labelling laws must be updated
Right now you could be wearing real fur. It might look or feel like faux fur (synthetic or organic). The label may not indicate it’s
November 13, 2015
ACTION ALERT: Tell Kit and Ace to drop the real fur and faux language
The National Observer ran a little (2,300 word) piece yesterday – maybe you saw it? Furry fiasco: investigation shows canine fur used in Kit and
November 10, 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
The implications of Justin’s Halloween costume
Our Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau was a good dad this weekend – he and his family went trick or treating in their Ottawa neighbourhood.
November 2, 2015
Ellie Goulding was wearing faux fur, and it confirms lessons for advocates
The world of animal advocates erupted last month when pop music powerhouse Ellie Goulding appeared wearing nothing but a fur coat on the front of
October 28, 2015
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
ACTION ALERT: Newfoundland mink farmer wants to increase farm size
The government of Newfoundland is accepting feedback on a proposed increase to a mink farm – and the animals need your voice. According to The
April 17, 2015
‘Extremists’ lead security expert to work for fur industry
America’s fur farms are under siege from armed guerillas, fighting to the death for an ideal. At least, that’s what a security expert working for
April 15, 2015
Nova Scotia invests tax dollars for mink farm research
Nova Scotia is continuing to ignore the issues plaguing their landscape to court the financial possibilities of the fur industry with a $500k investment into
April 14, 2015
Vegreville: hundreds killed to find ‘humane’ solution
To determine how ‘humane’ a trap is, the Canadian government funded the testing of traps on thousands of dead, live, and anesthetized wild animals. In
April 2, 2015
Is a new generation accepting fur, or are journalists buying the spin?
If you take headlines at their face value, it would seem fur is back in a big way. But if you’re capable of critical thinking,
March 27, 2015
Why we choose to protect fur-bearers
We had an interesting post on our Facebook wall today. A user, whose name has been redacted from the attached image, stated “I love animals
March 26, 2015
Want the real truth about fur? There’s hope.
The largest, most well-funded fur lobbies have a platform for propaganda. They call it Truth About Fur. It’s a website, social media outpost and blog
March 10, 2015
The fur policy of Canada Goose Inc., revisited
Update Canada Goose has blinked. After years of sustained advocacy from a multitude of non-profits including The Fur-Bearers (who also filed a legal complaint regarding the
March 4, 2015
NPR lets down the animals in fur interview
America’s publicly-funded radio station let down the animals in a recent interview with a fashion writer who heralded the use of fur on the runways.
February 25, 2015
Your voices heard: MP Libby Davies submits dog and cat fur petitions
Thousands of signatures opposing the importation of dog and cat fur were introduced to the House of Commons last week by MP for Vancouver East
February 24, 2015
Financial reports on fur industry catch up with The Fur-Bearers analysis
The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business is throwing in the towel for the fur industry in Canada. Looking at economic factors from China and Russia, the two largest purchases of fur, the Globe has noted the future is looking grim for the industry. Which is a little funny, since we said the same thing several months ago.
February 17, 2015
Environment Canada recommends synthetics, not fur, during extreme cold alert
Ontarians may be shivering in their homes tonight as a cold snap drapes itself over the province, but they’re also celebrating a statement from a
February 12, 2015
Free Press fashion critic nails it: do men want to be cavemen?
They say fur is back. We say fur is on the way out. And a fashion columnist with the Detroit Free Press nailed the whole
January 14, 2015
Mounties have a choice between fur and toques, despite Harper’s intervention
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police listened to their members and the public, then came to a decision: a toque would be better than a muskrat
December 2, 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
