When Berta, a five-year-old livestock guardian dog, was killed in a snare near her family's home outside Williams Lake, BC, her family was devastated.

Victoria Savile, Berta's owner, is a hunter and longtime resident who never knew active snares could be set so close to her home. Now, she's calling for better public warnings and stronger trapping regulations.

On this episode of Defender Radio, Victoria shares Berta's story, the impact on her family, and why she hopes speaking out will prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

SHOWNOTES

The Fur-Bearers article: https://thefurbearers.com/blog/dog-killed-in-bc-trap-as-safety-regulations-considered/

Pets in Traps: https://thefurbearers.com/our-work/commercial-trapping/trapping-incidents/

How to Release Your Pet From A Trap Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n45s9ynd3E

Moon's Law: https://thefurbearers.com/moonslaw/

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