A group of 29 British Columbia infectious disease specialists sent an open letter to BC Premier John Horgan calling for an end to fur farming in the province.
Major fashion brand makes commitment to their own, as well as licensed products.
Fur farming in BC continues to pose a serious public health risk after mink escape their cages and test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Our letter outlines WorkSafeBC inspection reports that show systemic issues on fur farms. Read it now and write your own letter with our tips!
The health and safety of BC residents continues to be put at risk as the Ministry of Agriculture announces that multiple mink tested positive on
There are hundreds of thousands of animals on Canada’s fur farms. Rose was one of them, this is her story.
Chinchilla fur farm operated for several years without a health management plan, a requirement for a permit.
An online survey from the government of the United Kingdom is asking for input on the fur trade, and you can have your voice heard!
Major victory for animal lovers as outerwear company notorious for coyote fur steps away; will still use down, according to reports.
Get an update on fur farming internationally and in BC, as well as the impact of COVID-19 from an infectious disease doctor, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the BC SPCA and advocates.
The Fur-Bearers joins the BC SPCA in calling for the government to end its financial support of intensive fur operations.
One third of Estonian legislators pledge support to ban fur farms, most parties say they support change.
Fourteen specialists call on the government to re-examine licensing and permits for breeding and confining mink in BC.
Outerwear company infamous for coyote fur clearly sees consumer demand moving away from their traditional product.
After nearly 100 years, major luxury fashion retailer drops fur due to “societal shifts”
The Fur-Bearers, with The Fur Free Alliance, celebrates as more Kering brands join fur-free Gucci and Bottega Veneta.
Rollbacks on cage sizes, no mention of coronavirus and backing off euthanasia requirements shows an industry unwilling or unable to change.
High-level report highlights ongoing concerns surrounding farms, advises transitioning owners to green, climate-meeting goals.
An infected wild mink was found in the immediate area of a Utah mink farm outbreak
TAKE ACTION: Petitions for B.C. residents and Canadians available in this article!
News is moving quickly as SARS-CoV-2 continues to wreak havoc in the international fur industry.
As many as 17 million mink will be killed as mutated virus “poses risk to the effectiveness” of future COVID-19 vaccines
Updated policy notes mistakes happen, but all stores should be fur-free in Canada.
Dozens of department stores will phase out all fur by 2021, luxury store announces with HSUS.
Established in 1953, The Fur-Bearers is a charitable, non-partisan organization whose goals are to end the commercial fur trade and promote solutions for wildlife coexistence in communities. Your donation is tax-deductible. Charitable registration number: 130006125RR0002
