Baited snares put pets at risk
These tips will keep your family safe and show you how to release snare traps in Canada.
November 20, 2024
Tag: pets
Alarming trend: More pets caught in traps in BC
A record 15 individual incidents of pets caught in traps set for wildlife in 2021 and 2023.
November 12, 2024
Five Tips For An Animal-Friendly Halloween
You can help local wildlife and your companion animals sail through the creepy season with these tips!
October 24, 2024
How to help animals during extreme heat
Tips for wildlife lovers and homes with companion animals to stay cool when summer gets too hot
July 10, 2024
Watch The Fur-Bearers present to PEI committee on trapping
Trapping is the subject of public debate on Prince Edward Island. Watch our presentation to the government committee studying the issue.
May 30, 2024
Wildfire Preparedness for Pet Families
Including dogs, cats, small mammals, and even large animals like horses in your family plan can keep everyone safe should the worst happen.
May 14, 2024
Rally to end trapping in PEI this week
Multiple dogs killed or injured by traps driving citizen-led effort for change in island province.
May 1, 2024
Quebec dog killed by trap near lake path
Dog’s companion believes the trap was set by a poacher targeting beavers, and land owners say they were unaware of traps.
April 30, 2024
Know your neighbours: coyote safety
A few simple tips can help prevent negative issues from arising between people, pets and coyotes.
April 29, 2024
Petition tabled in PEI: thousands call for end to trapping
A citizen-led effort to prohibit commerical trapping and snaring in Prince Edward Island continues to grow and gain momentum.
April 12, 2024
Dogs and cats caught in traps
Learn how to release pets from traps and why dogs and cats are common victims in Canada.
January 15, 2024
Shifting perspectives: Coyotes aren’t luring your dog and other myths busted
When we consider wildlife interactions from a wild viewpoint, the narrative changes, particularly for pet owners.
January 2, 2024
Keep pets safe over the holidays with these tips
Holiday foods can lead to digestive emergencies, stress can lead to behavioural concerns, and a shift in schedules throws anyone off! Read more on how to keep your pets healthy and happy over the holidays.
December 11, 2023
Dog trapped in killing neck snare in Hay River, NWT
Killing snares set within town limits highlights importance of municipal trapping bans.
November 23, 2023
Primates Are Not Pets with Dr. Jake Brooker
Dr. Jake Brooker joins the podcast from Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia to share how chimpanzees are exploited by social media and what we can do to help.
October 30, 2023
Why are dogs and cats getting injured and killed by traps?
Traps set for wildlife pose a danger to the public. This post looks at the circumstances behind companion animals becoming caught in traps.
October 12, 2023
Rabbits on Granville Island need your help!
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation plans to kill rabbits on Granville Island. Take action today to halt the killing.
October 4, 2023
Online Pet First Aid Certification Course Giveaway!
Understanding how to help your pet in a medical emergency can save their life. Enter our giveaway to win an online pet first aid certification course.
October 4, 2023
How to release pets from wildlife traps
The Fur-Bearers’ new educational video provides information on how to release a dog or cat from a trap in an emergency situation.
September 26, 2023
Avian Flu: What you can do to protect wildlife
The viral infection is being found in animals across Canada. You can help slow the spread and protect wildlife with these tips.
March 28, 2023
Getting To Know Pet Rabbits
Volunteer writer Réjeanne Lacroix shares the joy – and difficulties – in raising pet rabbits, as well as major issues surrounding dumping.
January 12, 2023
ACTION ALERT: Pets injured, killed by traps across Canada
Incidents of companion animals injured and killed crop up in PEI, Manitoba, and Alberta as trapping season opens.
November 16, 2022
Five tips to keep your family safe during trapping season
The Fur-Bearers continues to push for common-sense updates to trapping regulations, but in the meantime, these tips may prevent tragedy.
October 24, 2022
Adopting a rabbit? Here’s what you need to know
Many rabbits are looking for forever homes. Before you hop into adopting a rabbit, there are a few things you should know.
August 18, 2022
