IFAW: Stop the cruel poisoning of wolves in Canada

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View in browser A wild grey wolf pup howling in a small meadow. © John E. Marriott Dear Terry,   When it comes to the cruel and indiscriminate poisons being used to kill wolves and coyotes in Alberta, Canada—Compound 1080—there is sufficient scientific evidence to conclude that this poison is inhumane and should not be used.    The widespread and poorly regulated use of these poisons not only results in the horrific deaths of these animals but also pet dogs, endangered species, and other non-target animals can fall victim too. Please tell the Canadian government today: These poisons have no place in modern wildlife policy.   Yes, I want to sign the petition >>   While we congratulate their recent decision to cancel all predacide uses of strychnine—which IFAW and our dedicated supporters have been campaigning for since 2017—the government of Canada has recommended that the continued use of Compound 1080 be approved. Compound 1080 is also a deadly poison that causes extreme suffering to wildlife and is condemned by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.   There's still more work to be done to take this cruel Compound 1080 poison off the table. Will you join us and sign our petition, today?   Thanks in no small part to our passionate supporters, our worldwide petition and your letters helped ensure that both cyanide and now strychnine are banned. This is an important step. However, Canada wants to be seen as a leader in biodiversity conservation, while at the same time allowing a controversial and ineffective programme to poison wolves with Compound 1080 to continue under the pretext of protecting caribou.   We must keep the pressure on to help put an end to this horrific wolf extermination campaign. It is vital to show the Canadian government that we continue to watch them closely and advocate for banning all poisons!   There is no question about it: a prolonged and painful death by poison is inhumane and barbaric. Please send a message to the governments of Canada and Alberta now, asking them to stop the cruel poisoning of wild animals once and for all.    Gratefully, Sheryl Fink Director of Canadian Wildlife Campaigns, IFAW   Follow Us   International Fund for Animal Welfare Second Floor 209-215 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NL, United Kingdom   Want to get in touch? Contact us at info-uk@ifaw.org Don't miss a thing! Add info@ifawnews.org to your address book.