Wolf, bobcat, and lynx fur farms uncovered in Canada
Your voice is needed to stop the inherently inhumane industry that puts animals, the environment, and public health at risk.
November 20, 2023
Tag: make fur history
3 reasons why you shouldn’t wear fake fur
Faux furs still create problems for animals, people, and the environment. Learn more now!
November 12, 2023
New review article: One health implications of fur farming
A new article published in Frontiers in Animal Science provides a comprehensize overview into the problems of fur farming.
November 8, 2023
Killing neck snares: simple design, significant suffering
Snare traps are widely used to kill Canadian wildlife in the commercial fur trade. This post looks at the impact of snares on wildlife and pets.
October 23, 2023
BC rejects call to end commercial trapping of beavers
The Ministry of Forests has rejected calls to end the commercial trapping of beavers after a devastating wildlife season.
October 2, 2023
Trapping season is starting. Here are 3 things you need to know.
Autumn marks the beginning of trapping season across Canada. This post highlights the risks of trapping to the public.
September 19, 2023
Is fur farming humane? Here is what Canadians think.
This post looks at several public opinion surveys to reveal what Canadians think about fur farming.
September 6, 2023
New photos expose mass killings on Finnish fur farms
Finnish government orders cull of mink and foxes after avian flu outbreaks on fur farms across the country.
August 17, 2023
H5N1 risks on fur farms called out
Popular educational website run by Drs. Scott Weese and Maureen Anderson highlight lack of response to outbreaks
July 18, 2023
Nova Scotia ends its mink farm subsidy program
The province of Nova Scotia is no longer offering its Mink Industry Enhancement program.
July 13, 2023
Mink farm industry opposes pandemic prevention measures
The Canadian mink fur farm industry is rejecting key measures in a federal bill designed to prevent future pandemics.
May 31, 2023
CFIA says to not feed dogs raw poultry. What about mink farms?
Canada’s food regulator warns Canadians about H5N1 risks. Where is the warning about fur farming?
May 24, 2023
VICTORY: The Bay Goes Fur Free!
Historic fur house no longer selling fur products, company confirms.
March 29, 2023
Marking the end of mink farming in British Columbia
Regulation changes under British Columbia’s Fur Farm Regulation take effect on April 1, 2023.
March 22, 2023
New report calls for a transition away from fur farming
The Fur-Bearers has published a new report: Fur Farming in Canada – Towards a Post-Fur Future.
March 7, 2023
Q&A with ‘Real Fur’ Director Taimoor Choudhry
New documentary shines a light on the dark cages of the fur industry in Canada.
November 10, 2022
Most British Columbians support mink fur farm closures
Polling by BC SPCA shows vast support, one year after closures announced due to public health concerns.
November 4, 2022
Upcoming Vancouver Event: Real Fur Documentary Screening, Q & A
Don’t miss the screening of documentary Real Fur in Vancouver! Join director Taimoor Choudhry and The Fur-Bearer’s Lesley Fox for an exclusive Q & A.
October 25, 2022
Nova Scotia mink farms accessed nearly $100M from 2013-18
The Fur-Bearers has obtained documents showing the extent of government support for the country’s largest fur-producing province: Nova Scotia.
October 19, 2022
Four main parties commit to banning fur farming in Quebec
HUGE NEWS: During an election debate on animal protection this week, four of the main political parties in Quebec committed to banning fur farming in the province.
September 16, 2022
Research Rundown: The latest research about fur farming in Canada
From COVID-19 oubreaks to impacts on the environment, this post compiles research published in 2022 about fur farming in Canada.
September 13, 2022
Animal Justice submits complaint to investigate Quebec fur farms
Disturbing images from inside fur farms prompts animal law group to file complaint.
September 8, 2022
Decision reached on chinchilla fur farm case
A judgment has been made on The Fur-Bearers’ judicial review regarding the BC government’s issuance of a fur farm licence to a chinchilla farm.
August 17, 2022
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