Reward bumped to $3,500 for information in leg-hold cruelty case
UPDATE (June 17): Another $1,000 has been pledged, raising the total to $4,500.The harrowing experience of at least one raccoon who has lost a paw
June 15, 2016
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Oak Bay raccoon with missing paw photographed
The Fur-Bearers have offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the person(s) responsible for causing a grievous injury to a raccoon in Oak Bay,
June 1, 2016
Rabies cases continue to climb in Hamilton: simple steps can protect pets, families
The City of Hamilton (Ontario) is experiencing an unusual spike in raccoon rabies cases this season – and despite what the media has implied, the
March 30, 2016
Roadkill fur response: ethical fur is a myth
Whether they’re taxidermists, fashion designers to-be, or just hobbyists looking for something to do, there’s a group of folks who always seem ready to make
December 15, 2015
Aerial vaccine drop remains best defense against rabies
Aerial dropping of rabies vaccines are underway in Niagara and scheduled for Cornwall to combat the spread of the disease from the United States into
August 28, 2015
Shocking simply solution saves homeowners from wildlife conflict
Raccoons are amazingly ingenious, family-oriented critters who can be found in cities straight across Canada. Though their adorableness is apparent to us, some homeowners don’t
July 10, 2015
Another baby animal tortured by trap in Ontario
It is with heavy hearts that we must report on another baby animal – this time, a raccoon kit – suffering in a trap in
July 2, 2015
City of Toronto staff reveal what they learned about urban raccoons
The City of Toronto has revealed what they believe will the best plan for managing urban wildlife moving into the future. And it may just
May 26, 2015
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Another raccoon injured by leg-hold traps in BC
It is shocking but true: another raccoon injured by multiple leg-hold traps has been located. On the heels of the news of a White Rock
March 17, 2015
Episode 219: Respecting raccoons
We’re all about raccoons this week, now that spring is on the way – and some horrific news arose out of White Rock, British Columbia.
March 15, 2015
Warm in the north, cold in the south – wildlife rehabbers are hard at work this spring
In the Yukon, a warm winter is leaving wildlife at risk. In Southern Ontario, a particularly cold winter is leaving wildlife at risk. And in
March 9, 2015
Vaute Couture designs special “Ew, Fur Real” pattern to benefit APFA
Fashionista and animal lover Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart is known for designing clothing for a cause. And she’s designed an adorable series that will benefit The
December 22, 2014
Symbolic adoptions are available – just in time for Christmas!
This holiday season we're bringing you a gift guaranteed to make the most stoic gift-receiver squeal with delight. Give the gift that keeps on giving
November 19, 2014
Respect wildlife enough to keep animals wild
How you feel about raccoons can often come down to where you live and whether or not your garbage gets tipped over. But for a
October 20, 2014
Episode 201: Rewilding Our Hearts
We can barely believe it’s been a full year since this project first started. In that year we’ve had dozens of interviews with internationally-recognized scientists
October 13, 2014
Olivia Chow first mayoral candidate to protect raccoons
You’re already doing great work, Toronto! Within 24 hours of us posting our #SaveRaccoonsTO blog and social media, we’ve received multiple responses from council candidates
September 11, 2014
The squeaky wheel gets the raccoon-saving policy
It’s hard to believe it’s true, but raccoons have become an issue in the upcoming municipal election in the City of Toronto. And you have
September 10, 2014
Canada a world leader in deforestation – and destruction of wildlife habitat
A damning article by the Huffington Post circulating the web shows that Canada is the world leader in deforestation. The news comes out of a
September 9, 2014
Why does Toronto fear raccoons?
You only need to open up any of Toronto’s daily newspapers to see the reality facing the city: raccoons, organized and angry, are striking back
August 25, 2014
Raccoons: Toronto, Rocket and others
It seems 2014 will once again be a summer of raccoons in Southern Ontario. Every few years the debate as to what to do with
August 19, 2014
NB trappers want in on rabies program; baiting remains top resource
Trappers in New Brunswick want to be brought into the fold by the government to help control the spread of rabies, primarily in raccoons. Their
June 24, 2014
Trap tortures Abbotsford raccoon
It was an end that came to soon for a raccoon in Abbotsford, B.C., though one that was brought on by mercy. The young raccoon
January 10, 2014
