OHS Position Statement: Trapping and Poisoning
Trapping and poisoning inflicts pain and suffering on animals, and is inconsistent with the mission of the OHS (1).
The OHS opposes trapping and poisoning of animals for fur or recreation.
The OHS acknowledges that some forms of trapping are legal activities and recommends that at a minimum it should be carried out in a manner that causes minimal suffering. For more information on Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Trapping regulations, see http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_97f41_e.htm
(1) The mission of the OHS is: To work in and with our community to provide leadership in the humane treatment of all animals, to address the causes of animal suffering, to encourage people to take responsibility for their animal companions and to provide care for animals who are neglected, abused, exploited, stray or homeless.
