Action: Letters Needed for Oak Bay Deer Monday’s Province features a story covering a collision between a cyclist and a deer (see http://www.theprovince.com/life/Urban+deer+population+causes+Victoria+politicians+animal+rights/8714670/story.html ). Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen expects their community deer kill plan to work in deterring other deer from entering Oak Bay. One simply needs to ask if the deer even realize there’s a danger? How can others possibly know when one is trapped and killed with a bolt gun? It’s foolish and short-sighted. Killing deer and other steps like hazing and contraception will ultimately fail to reduce numbers. Deer will simply move to other areas, returning when ‘safe’. Many people are excited and enjoy seeing deer, and this should be considered by decision-makers as well. But if we’re collectively unwilling to adapt our lives to living with deer, then we need to take steps in eliminating what attracts them: the veritable buffet we’re offering with careless…
It was a grey, cool day, one I’m sure seals could appreciate for the ‘Save Our Seals Sprint’ 5km fun…
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= Example of Poster = National Anti-Fur Day ‘Poster Party’ in Victoria at Vshoen Friday, February 8th, 12-2pm Vshoen, 620…
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Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and is extra early this year! We’ve got two events, and hope you’ll join us…
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Time Is of the Essence Baltic sturgeon Image from: http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/230/0 Friends of Animals and WildEarth Guardians are working hard to…
