Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals

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 Canadian politician Edward 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.

References
  1. M, J (1961). "The Compassionate Scribe". The Western Socialist. 220. 28 (2, 1961): 12–15. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  2. Curwin, Lynn (2012). "Working to protect fur-bearing animals". Digital Journal.
  3. Bevington, Angie (1983). "Frank Conibear". Arctic. 36 (4). doi:10.14430/arctic2301. Archived from the original on 6 February 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  4. "Anti-fur National Campaign is launched". CityNews Toronto. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  5. "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. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  6. Curwin, Lynn. "Working to protect fur-bearing animals". The Digital Journal. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  7. Brink, Cheryl. "New water controls spare the beavers". Archived from the original on 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2012-11-09.+Local+%7c+News+%7c+Cornwall+Standard+Freeholder#.UAABBlpC-uc.facebook|accessdate=8 November 2012|newspaper=Cornwall Standard Freeholder|date=13 July 2012}}
  8. Konevski, Alina (May 23, 2013). "Beaver deceiver prevents dams from being built". Mission City Record.
  9. Jean, Kristine (October 18, 2012). "Living with wildlife". Tillsonburg News. Archived from the original on September 23, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  10. "Living with wildlife Education is key". High Park Nature Centre.
  11. "Living With Wildlife 2013". Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  12. "Defender Radio". Archived from the original on 2013-10-15.
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