$1,000 reward: skunk dragging leg-hold found in South Vancouver
It is always shocking and disturbing when homeowners find animals injured by traps. But when it’s in the middle of a major city, another dimension
August 24, 2016
Tag: trap
Cat severely injured by trap near Vernon
An 8-month-old cat is losing his leg due to grievous injuries caused by a trap near Lumby, British Columbia, and The Fur-Bearers are putting money
August 17, 2016
GRAPHIC IMAGE: Goose injured by leg-hold trap in Surrey
When we see wildlife as an inconvenience, cruelty is often the end result. And that’s likely what happened this week in Surrey. We were contacted
May 20, 2016
Life after the fur industry: booming industries that are ready for trappers, farmers
We at The Fur-Bearers want a fur-free Canada, yes. But we also want a prosperous Canada, where everyone who is able and willing to work
February 10, 2016
Bald eagle slowly dying from leg-hold trap in Newfoundland
One of the most powerful predators in North America is slowly starving to death and growing weaker by the day – all because of a
February 5, 2016
Dogs and owners not at fault when traps maim or kill
It was with heavy hearts that we spoke to the CBC about the snare that killed Almoe, the best friend of 100 Mile Houses’ Randy
February 2, 2016
“Miraculous” that dog survived BC trap – but suffering will continue
Gracie is at home and recovering after a harrowing incident that left her nearly dead in the British Columbia interior. The CBC has reported that
January 14, 2016
Trapper ‘sorry’ endangered cougar killed – but that won’t stop him from trapping more
The very public story of an apologetic trapper who accidentally caught and killed a rare cougar in Manitoba offers insight into the mind of the
January 7, 2016
A dichotomy of beaver dam destruction
A total of $3,000 in fines was handed down last month against three men in North Bay for damaging beaver dams with their all-terrain vehicles
January 4, 2016
Dog snared: PEI woman faces Boxing Day nightmare
On the day when many Canadians were spending time with family and enjoying a much deserved day off, one woman in Prince Edward Island was
January 3, 2016
ACTION ALERT: BC government knew pets were dying while they reviewed policies
While telling us they’ve been “reviewing” policy surrounding trapping in British Columbia, the government knew that nearly 100 pets were killed by traps – and
December 2, 2015
Sudbury hunters free bald eagle from leg-hold trap
A bald eagle is flying free today after two brothers in Sudbury, Ontario released him from a leg-hold trap last week. The CBC reported on
November 30, 2015
Kitten caught in agonizing glue trap in BC
It isn’t just the traps set by the fur industry that can wreak havoc and ruin lives, and a furry little kitten was shown that
August 7, 2015
Juvenile female skunk latest victim of cruel traps in BC
A juvenile female skunk, likely looking for her own territory after leaving her mother in the Delta region, is the latest victim of a cruel
August 5, 2015
Dog killed in Northwest Territories by abandoned wolf snare
A family is reeling in the Northwest Territories after learning their beloved dog was killed by an abandoned wolf snare. The CBC has reported that
July 17, 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
Trois-Rivières dog recovering after being caught in trap
A woman had to watch her duck tolling retriever suffer in a Conibear trap only 15 feet from a paved path in Trois-Rivières this week.
May 29, 2015
Rising outdoor use will mean more danger to families from traps
A series of British runners are on the mend after being caught in legally-set snares – and everywhere traps are used, these kinds of incidents
May 20, 2015
ACTION ALERT: Two years is too long, let communities protect themselves from traps
Municipalities in British Columbia have asked a question of the province – can we ban traps? And the province has responded with… nothing. For two
May 19, 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
REWARD OFFERED: White Rock raccoon injured by multiple leg-hold traps
A raccoon who had already lost one paw to a leg-hold trap has been injured again by another leg-hold trap in White Rock, BC. According
March 6, 2015
Tell your Ontario newspaper it’s ‘about time’ trapping regulations were updated
In a surprise statement to the CBC, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Minster Bill Mauro said he’d be open to looking at trapping regulations
February 18, 2015
Baxter ready for adoption, but Nova Scotia laws, supports, need to change
Baxter, an adorable little beagle, is ready for a new home. But he’s one of the lucky few. Western Nova Scotia is the stomping grounds
February 17, 2015
ACTION ALERT: George’s story is gaining attention for no traps on trails movement
George, a beloved family pet, was killed in front of his owners. Valerie Strain watched, helplessly, as George struggled and ultimately died in the killing
February 11, 2015
