Save the Cougar T.shirt

There are two paradigms we can live: fear and control, or love and freedom. When a cougar appeared on Bowen Island, fear took hold for some, though this stunning animal has been nothing but peaceful towards humans. Cougars are vital to the health of our ecosystems. They scatter nutrients, keep deer populations healthy, protect plants, and in turn, help forests, rivers, birds, soils, and human communities thrive.

Nature is not something we control, extract and remove for our needs. As long as we believe we stand at the top of the pyramid, that everything exists for our benefit. We move closer to our own destruction. True harmony comes when we remember that we are not separate from nature, but part of it. There is a way of living rooted in reciprocity, where every being is seen as equal and essential, balance can be restored.

By understanding our true place in the web of life, we can choose coexistence. Cougar attacks are extremely rare, far less likely than being struck by lightning. 1 in a billion. 

Most conflicts happen when pets or livestock are left unprotected. With a few simple steps, like using guardian dogs, keeping pets leashed, and walking with a partner, coexistence becomes easy. When cougars thrive, we all thrive.

If you have read this far and still feel scared, that’s is understandable they’re powerful, wild beings. These beautiful apex predators play a vital role in our ecosystem. Take a moment to learn more, you’ll find some great resources here.

UNDERSTAND if the cougar is “relocated,” it’s almost certainly being killed. In 19 recent relocations, the Province also destroyed 1,029 cougars, with another 439 killed by other means. So asking the Conservation Officer to “immediately and humanely remove the animal” is, in 99.8% of cases, asking for its death. Please sign this petition for protecting our Bowen Cougar.

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Premium / Sustainable Cotton/Poly T-shirt

Unisex sizing

BELLA+CANVAS uses sustainable manufacturing processes with Blue Sign certified dyes, efficient dye houses that adhere to the state of California’s EPA regulations around waste water treatment and usage, and cutting facilities in Los Angeles that run on partial solar power with comprehensive recycling programs for paper waste and fabric scraps.