The Fur-Bearers
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The Fur-Bearers is a non-partisan charitable organization that protects fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research and education. 🔗 TheFurBearers.com 📍Vancouver, BC
BC is considering extending its controversial wolf cull for another five years. The biggest threat to caribou isn't wolves - it's habitat loss. Protecting and restoring habitat is essential to long-term recovery. Learn more and call for an end to the BC wolf cull: buff.ly/iGIbTKz #BCpoli
The recent viral video of a raccoon named #Jimothy has shown that people across North America connect emotionally to and feel protective of wildlife. Here’s how to make sure Jimothy – and other wildlife – stay safe. Learn more: buff.ly/sWNsJ0n
Learn where foxes live this #WildlifeWednesday! Why do you think foxes need more than one den?
Wildfires affect communities across Canada every year. The Fur-Bearers want to remind you how to be prepared to protect your family and pets when wildfires are spreading. Here are four simple steps to help you stay safe. Learn more: buff.ly/yd4q5qI
Barbecues, sunscreen and citronella are the undeniable scents of summer, but they can also attract bears and other wildlife 🐻 Help protect wildlife and your community by reducing attractants with these tips: buff.ly/DakyOVp
Feeding one wild animal might seem harmless - but it can have lasting impacts. What starts as one backyard visitor can quickly turn into visits from more animals, increasing negative encounters and putting animals and people at risk. Here’s how to help without feeding: buff.ly/9XRBSCT
Monthly donors are what keep our work going year-round. If you already support The Fur-Bearers, becoming a monthly donor is one of the most direct ways to help. Here’s how you can make an even greater impact for animals today: buff.ly/RrPWuur
Learn all about what foxes eat this #WildlifeWednesday! What is the most interesting thing you’ve learned about foxes? Let us know below 🦊
Wildfires are affecting communities, wildlife, and ecosystems across Canada. Beyond burning millions of hectares of forest, they can have lasting impacts on animals and the habitats they depend on. Here's what you should know, and how you can help: buff.ly/E4EOZ4G
Many communities and wild spaces across Canada are being ravaged by wildfires and heat waves. This puts stress on both people and animals. We've put together tips to help you be a friend during extreme heat for the animals, whether they live with you or are just passing through: buff.ly/bEnhcOu
The Fur Free Retailer programme is now represented in 30 countries! 🌍🦊 Nearly 1,700 companies have committed to going fur-free. As a member of the @furfreealliance.bsky.social, we’re proud to support a future where no animal suffers for fashion. Learn more at FurFreeRetailer.com.
This #WildlifeWednesday, find out where foxes live! What do you think makes foxes well suited to living in different environments?
Urban wildlife live in landscapes we have shaped, divided, paved, and rearranged. So what does that mean for them? Dr. Lenore Fahrig joined Defender Radio this week to discuss what habitat loss and fragmentation mean for wildlife, and what we can do to create more connectivity: buff.ly/qgvdkpt
The Fur-Bearers recently took part in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Next Policy Framework consultation with a clear message: stop funding fur farms and invest in the future. Public funding should not support an industry that does not align with Canadian values. Learn more: buff.ly/yfqLdzC
While striped skunks can put up a stink, they’re sentient, social animals who play a significant role in ecosystems. The Fur-Bearers has put together five facts you need to know about skunks in your neighbourhood - check them out here!
Summer cranked the thermostat across parts of Canada, and while we can stay cool with ice packs and popsicles, fur-bearing animals don’t have the same luxury. Here’s how you can support local wildlife during extreme heat with a few simple steps: buff.ly/0MWPadZ
Learn some fun facts about foxes this #WildlifeWednesday! Have you encountered foxes where you live?
Climate change is challenging us to reconsider not only how industries operate, but whether they remain appropriate in a changing world. For fur farming, environmental pressures, disease risks, and expectations for animal welfare raise questions about its long-term viability: buff.ly/v5LNJ1U
Raccoons are incredible animals who play vital roles in ecosystems. But sadly, some residents want to remove raccoons from their properties for various reasons - which can lead to tragedy. Here are the facts about trapping raccoons in BC, and what you can do to help keep them safe: buff.ly/3ubNcCy
Every summer, wildlife across Canada faces a wave of negative headlines. Too often, wild animals are framed as villains simply for being wild. At The Fur-Bearers, we believe wildlife deserves better representation. Here’s why context matters: buff.ly/WZgajW1
Fernie, BC, is considering ending its long-term bear-resistant bin program due to human misuse, putting bears and other wildlife at risk. Surveillance and enforcement would deter misuse, improve compliance, and increase understanding. We encourage the City to keep the program: buff.ly/MPHBsKj
Learn all about young raccoons this #WildlifeWednesday! Why do you think raccoons need to learn survival skills so early?
If your investments can be part of the solution for fur-bearing animals, we want to make that easy to understand. If you’re considering donating stocks or securities, The Fur-Bearers is here to help make the process clear and simple. Learn how to get started here: buff.ly/yU1CO6i
Wildfires affect communities across Canada every year. The Fur-Bearers want to remind you how to be prepared to protect your family and pets when wildfires are spreading. Here are four simple steps to help you stay safe. Learn more: buff.ly/8SfHz7L
Happy Father’s Day from everyone at The Fur-Bearers! 🐾 Today we're celebrating the incredible dads - both human and animal - who make the world a better place. Thank you for all that you do.
In our latest blog post, Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin explores a study that surveyed residents across Phoenix, Arizona, to better understand perceptions of urban wildlife species. Here's what the research found, and how we can support better coexistence between people and wildlife: buff.ly/dvpLIXG
Grey County Council recently voted to increase bounty payments for beavers, coyotes, and wolves, despite recommendations from their own staff to end the program. We wrote to #GreyCounty Council, encouraging the adoption of humane, evidence-based approaches to wildlife management: buff.ly/VhzxK13
The Government of BC has proposed extending its controversial wolf cull for another five years – and we’re pushing back. Here’s our key concerns, what we recommend, and which alternatives we support. Click here to read our full submission and take action: buff.ly/GTDGvDC #BCwolfcull #BCpoli
Thinking about a larger gift this year? Donating securities directly is worth a conversation with your financial advisor. It is often more efficient, and it makes a real difference for the animals 🐾 Learn more: buff.ly/yU1CO6i
If your investments can be part of the solution for fur-bearing animals, we want to make that easy to understand. The Fur-Bearers can accept donations of eligible publicly traded securities. Learn more: