[1][2] The group's original aims were to assist in finding a "more humane" form of trapping wildlife,[3] though in later years they decided to focus on trying to end the fur-trade in Canada.
[4] Recent activities include helping communities investigate illegal/domestic trapping,[5] ending the import of dog and cat fur,[6] and assisting municipalities in coexisting with beavers.
[7][8] The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals began hosting Living With Wildlife conferences for municipal partners in 2011.
The 2012 event, held in Toronto, Ontario, was deemed a success by various attendants.
[11] In October, 2013, APFA launched Defender Radio,[12] a weekly podcast focusing on wildlife, the fur industry, animal advocacy and the science involved.