Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals explained
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, also known as the Fur-bearer Defenders or APFA, was formed in British Columbia in 1944 under the leadership of Ernest Winch.[1] [2] The group's original aims were to assist in finding a "more humane" form of trapping wildlife,[3] though in later years they decided to focus on trying to end the fur-trade in Canada.[4]
Recent activities include helping communities investigate illegal/domestic trapping,[5] ending the import of dog and cat fur,[6] and assisting municipalities in coexisting with beavers.[7] [8]
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals began hosting Living With Wildlife conferences for municipal partners in 2011. The 2012 event, held in Toronto, Ontario, was deemed a success by various attendants.[9] [10] The 2013 Living With Wildlife conference took place in Vancouver, BC, on September 20. Audio, video and photos from the event are available online.[11]
In October, 2013, APFA launched Defender Radio,[12] a weekly podcast focusing on wildlife, the fur industry, animal advocacy and the science involved.
Notes and References
- M. J. The Compassionate Scribe. The Western Socialist. 1961. 28. 220. 2, 1961. 12–15. 8 November 2012.
- Curwin. Lynn. Working to protect fur-bearing animals. Digital Journal. 2012.
- Bevington . Angie . Frank Conibear . Arctic . 1983 . 36 . 4 . 8 November 2012 . 10.14430/arctic2301 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130206034715/http://arctic.synergiesprairies.ca/arctic/index.php/arctic/article/view/2301 . 6 February 2013 . dead .
- Web site: Anti-fur National Campaign is launched. CityNews Toronto. 8 November 2012.
- Web site: Reward offered for information regarding steel jaw leg hold trap that injured a cat in Montreal North. Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals. 8 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130923014941/http://www.spca.com/?p=1713&lang=en. 23 September 2013. dead.
- Web site: Curwin. Lynn. Working to protect fur-bearing animals. The Digital Journal. 8 November 2012.
- News: Brink. Cheryl. New water controls spare the beavers. 2012-11-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20130929140652/http://www.standard-freeholder.com/2012/07/12/new-water-controls-spare-the-beavers. 2013-09-29. dead.
- News: Konevski. Alina. Beaver deceiver prevents dams from being built. Mission City Record. May 23, 2013.
- News: Jean. Kristine. Living with wildlife. Tillsonburg News. October 18, 2012. May 30, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130923055406/http://www.tillsonburgnews.com/2012/10/18/living-with-wildlife. September 23, 2013. dead.
- News: Living with wildlife Education is key. High Park Nature Centre.
- Web site: Living With Wildlife 2013. 2013-05-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20130509083828/http://furbearerdefenders.com/lww-2013. 2013-05-09. dead.
- Web site: Defender Radio. https://archive.today/20131015161829/http://www.furbearerdefenders.com/blogs/defender-radio. dead. 2013-10-15.