An alarming increase in animals suffering in traps has The Fur-Bearers calling on the province to enact immediate change. We are demanding provincial leaders address the horrendous injuries wildlife and pets are suffering from traps, including those in urban areas.

Wildlife rehabilitators Critter Care Wildlife Society has reported that the number of animals they’ve treated or humanely euthanized due to trap-related injuries has more than doubled in the last two years. These traps, which can easily be purchased online or through local and online marketplaces and sales, only accomplish one thing: suffering.

Langley-based Critter Care Wildlife Society (CCWS) noted they had nine cases of animals injured by traps in 2017, 15 cases in 2018, and so far, 21 cases in 2019 (not including Tom Cat rat traps). These are only cases that are reported to CCWS and does not include incidents outside of their range or domestic animals…