Compassion fatigue tips for people who love animals
It’s necessary to have healthy ways to seek comfort and a path forward during times of compassion fatigue, writes Celeste Morales.
It’s necessary to have healthy ways to seek comfort and a path forward during times of compassion fatigue, writes Celeste Morales.
Commonly trapped and labelled ‘nuisance’ animals, these species play a vital role in controlling insect and rodent populations locally
Hear from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond about the cultural significance of art for her family, the impacts of colonization, and how we can all find creative inspiration around us!
Celeste Morales is a passionate volunteer at The Fur-Bearers who intends to join the Board of Directors this year. Get to know Celeste with us!
The Fur-Bearers will be holding a Special General Meeting to elect two new members to our Board of Directors.
Spring’s arrival means it’s time to put away feeders to protect wildlife who are killed when they become “food conditioned”.
Meet our volunteer Board President, Erin Ryan, a Registered Professional Biologist who focusses on wild animal welfare.
Disturbing scene raises environmental and ethical questions about the use of bait on traplines.
Late winter and early spring are great times to get outside and sow wildflower seeds that benefit pollinators, wildlife, and entire ecosystems!
This post fact-checks a statement that padded leg-hold traps aren’t painful for coyotes.
Charged with feeding coyotes in parks around the time of bites, resident faces $3,500 fine
Annoyed by furry visitors at your home or business? Here’s how to get along without hurting them.
Three raccoons were seriously injured by traps at a Mission, BC, residence. Two of the raccoons were humanely euthanized due to extent of injuries, one may survive.
Beaver Trust is bringing European beavers back to the UK to help create and protect biodiversity and climate resilience. Hear from restoration expert Dr. Roisin Campbell-Palmer on this podcast episode!
Snare traps are widely used to kill Canadian wildlife in the commercial fur trade. This post looks at the impact of snares on wildlife and pets.
When we consider wildlife interactions from a wild viewpoint, the narrative changes, particularly for pet owners.
Written and Directed by Marisa King; Starring, Kristi Boulton, Marisa King, and Michael Howie. Original carol by Julian Sark.
Raccoons play an important role in our ecosystems, and it is important that we learn to appreciate our wild neighbours and coexist with them, writes volunteer Ashley Sim Yun U!
TrailGuard AI identifies tigers and helps conservation authorities protect them and domestic animals and people. It can also target poachers.
These important species also offer visual winter interest to your garden or landscape!
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Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Climate grief is real and impacts our day-to-day lives. Learn how to cope, take action, and become resilient!
Bears in British Columbia need stronger protections against industrial development and resource extraction.
New bylaw puts financial pressure on residents to make change for black bears and other wildlife
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