“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
Tag: trap
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
Trappers’ habit of shaming pet owners needs to stop
We have the unfortunate duty of seeking out incidents where dogs or cats become caught, maimed and killed in traps. As there is no central
February 4, 2015
Penticton cat loses leg to leg-hold trap
A cat has lost his front leg and will require special care moving forward after a run-in with a leg-hold trap in Penticton, BC. The
January 30, 2015
Naturalist’s program ideal for those looking to move on from trapping
A fascinating outdoors program being run by a naturalist at Algonquin Provincial Park could be the framework for trappers looking to put their skills to
January 22, 2015
ACTION ALERT: Warning to dog owners after dogs caught in PEI snares
A woman from Prince Edward Island is glad her dogs are alive – but that came after a frantic 30-hour search ended only when a
January 15, 2015
TAKE ACTION: Tell the CBC you expect more than spin from news stories
It’s likely considered a feature story – soft news. But whatever category it’s filed under, The National’s video of a family that traps together is
January 6, 2015
Contradictions in media portrayal of Thompson fur auction
The National Post has painted an interesting picture of the trappers at the Thompson (Manitoba) fur auction. On one hand, they’re hardworking Canadians who need
January 5, 2015
