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
Tag: trap
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
Your support is needed to get the media to report on this epidemic
Five dogs trapped. Three dead. One seriously injured. One lucky enough to go unharmed. We’re calling this an epidemic – and we need your help
December 24, 2014
Dogs at risk of traps in winter
We told you the story of Bella – the lab-mix who required extensive dental surgery after being caught in a leg-hold trap in Labrador in
December 23, 2014
You helped raise over $1,000 for Bella’s treatment and transport
It is with great pride that we’re able to report Bella, the dog whose teeth were severely injured when she was caught in a leg-hold
December 15, 2014
Second dead Canada lynx leads to trapping restrictions in Maine
Two federally protected Canada lynx are dead and that means a significant reduction in trapping in northern Maine. The Portland Press Herald is reporting that
December 10, 2014
Bella breaks 17 teeth, injures paw in Newfoundland leg-hold trap
It took only minutes for Bella to break 17 teeth. Her paw is seriously mangled. And her family will have to pay over $5,000 in
December 2, 2014
ACTION ALERT: Huffington Post, label it as advertising or take it down
It could be a mistake. It could be mislabelled. But either way, the Huffington Post ‘article’ on Canada Goose needs to be fixed. Located on
November 21, 2014
Metro News runs ad campaign for trapper
They can call it news, but it’s nothing more than an advertisement. In an article published online on November 17, Metro News Toronto talked to
November 18, 2014
Homeowner’s responsibility to keep trappers out, official says
A Quebec family is mourning their missing cats and struggling to understand why a trapper went unpunished for setting up shop on their property. According
November 14, 2014
Days into coyote cull, dog caught in leg-hold trap in Nova Scotia
The coyote bounty program in Nova Scotia started its 2014 season last week. And already, there’s been an unintended victim. A Kings County resident was
October 21, 2014
ACTION ALERT: Saskatchewan government puts wolves in the crosshairs
In a shocking announcement, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) for Saskatchewan stated they would be opening a limited hunting and trapping season on wolves to
September 17, 2014
$1,000 reward: Illegal snare injures cat in Pefferlaw, Ontario
Another Canadian family is struggling to understand why someone would set a trap that ultimately injured their pet cat. According to the Georgina Advocate, the
August 24, 2014
An unintended trap mauls baby skunk
The stories of traps and their victims have been in the Calgary media lately. From a beaver tortured in an allegedly humane Conibear trap to
August 12, 2014
Calgary continues trapping: beaver found tortured by Conibear
The City of Calgary needs to work on their listening skills. Since mid-spring, we have been emailing and calling their Council, asking that they look
July 29, 2014
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Consumers need to be warned of trap dangers
A store-bought trap was the culprit in the torture a squirrel in the Vancouver area last week. The story is common: homeowners concerned about rodents
July 15, 2014
