Horrifying injuries prompt call for trap ban
The only way to protect wildlife, pets and people is to ban body-gripping traps.
June 29, 2020
Tag: leg-hold
What are humane traps?
A trade agreement is often referenced making people believe trapping is “humane.” But it certainly is not.
July 13, 2018
New trap release videos for dog owners
Numerous dogs have been injured, maimed and even killed by common traps across Canada this trapping season. And we’ve had enough. In addition to our
January 24, 2015
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
You helped raise over $1,000 for Bella’s treatment and transport
It is with great pride that we’re able to report Bella, the dog whose teeth were severely injured when she was caught in a leg-hold
December 15, 2014
Bella breaks 17 teeth, injures paw in Newfoundland leg-hold trap
It took only minutes for Bella to break 17 teeth. Her paw is seriously mangled. And her family will have to pay over $5,000 in
December 2, 2014
It’s time to reignite our call – ban the leg-hold trap in BC now!
Since the 1930s, APFA has called on the government to rid our provinces of these horrific devices – man-made instruments that are designed to hold
June 15, 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
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
Leg-hold traps explained (Yes, they are STILL LEGAL!)
Terms like “humane” and “certified” make it seem like trapping wildlife is a painless process. But traps cause suffering – and leg-hold traps, still in use, are no different.
February 21, 2013
