The Fur-Bearers

• Calgary bobcat known as ‘Bobbi’ is treated for injuries after paw caught in trap

  A Calgary bobcat, know to Lake Chaparral residents as 'Bobbi,' was found wandering around the southeast neighbourhood with a trap caught on its paw.

  Environment

  Jan 13, 2023
  
• Vernon among B.C.’s ‘deadliest communities’ for black bears

  The Fur-Bearers named the city to a list of "deadliest communities" for black bears after data showed conservation officers put down 16 bears in the area last year.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
  
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• $1000 reward offered to find person responsible for killing black bear family in B.C.

  "Mother bears are so protective of their cubs, they're a really strong family unit -- these babies never had a chance."

  Environment

  Oct 6, 2018
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• Animal advocacy group offers $1,000 reward after raccoon chewed its paw to escape leg trap

  "Trapping is animal cruelty that we can stop."

  Environment

  Sep 26, 2018
• ‘Fur-Bearers’ want highest court to limit conservation officers’ power to put down animals

  "I think we certainly need to establish some boundaries and gain a better understanding if there are any limits to what a B.C. conservation officer can and can't do."

  Environment

  Sep 11, 2018
• Animal rights group hopes to appeal decision against judicial review of Wildlife Act

  "Certainly having an animal examined by an expert, or a veterinarian, who specializes in wildlife is a huge asset and let them determine whether or not it's appropriate to rehab this animal."

  Environment

  Dec 16, 2017