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Haute Couture Or Cruelty?

March 22, 2013

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) Although anti-fur campaigns have helped shed light on the cruelty of the fur trade, there has been a recent surge in fur sales. Because high fashion labels are incorporating more fur in their designs and many celebrities are shown wearing it, the global sale of fur has increased by ”70 percent to around $15 billion in the past decade,” according to Mark Oaten, the CEO of the International Fur Trade Federation. The truth behind this unfortunate trend is very disturbing as animals on fur farms are forced to live in cramped conditions—often resulting in insanity—and are brutally killed by being bludgeoned, electrocuted, or skinned alive. Fortunately, many great designers like Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, and Calvin Klein are choosing to stay fur–free with compassionate couture. Read on to find out why fur sales are on the rise and how animal activists are responding. — Global Animal

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Woody Harrelson Chooses Faux In New Anti-Fur Video

January 9, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) In an innovative new anti-fur video The Humane Society of the United States teams up with Woody Harrelson to cleverly persuade viewers of why they should choose faux instead of real fur. The video, narrated by Harrelson, is perfect for those who are squeamish or who can’t bear to watch animal suffering, as it uses a prop instead of real graphic footage. But even without the gory details the video conveys the cruelty and irrationality of the fur trade very clearly. Read on to see the cool video. — Global Animal

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Minks who farmed for their fur face live in horrendous conditions and face insurmountable abuse. Photo Credit: AFP/Getty

Fur Nevermore In The Netherlands

December 19, 2012

(FUR) NETHERLANDS – The third largest producer of mink fur has just signed momentous legislation ending the cruel farming practice in the Netherlands. The Dutch Senate recently endorsed the ban of mink farming to be implemented in 2024. This new law will save the lives of millions of innocent animals and prevent the abuse of even more. We hope this legislation will inspire other nations to take similar action to end this senseless torture.  Read more to learn about this applaudable feat and its future implications. — Global Animal

 

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Boycott The Olsen Twins Cruel Croc Backpack

December 4, 2012

(TAKE ACTION) The Olsen twins—or the “Trollsens” as PETA calls them—are at it again. Once America’s sweethearts, the fur-toting has-beens are onto their next cruel creation: a $55,000 backpack made of black patent leather from Nile crocodiles. However, this isn’t the first animal to die for their fashion collection, The Row—or what is often referred to as their “Full House of Horrors.” Last year, Mary-Kate and Ashley created a $39,000 alligator handbag for their line, and in June, they released a $17,000 patchwork fur backpack. Read on to learn more about the Olsen’s apparent disregard for animal welfare and take a stand to help animals: Boycott their products until they agree to go fur-free! — Global Animal

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Kim Kardashian “Adopts” Kitten

September 17, 2012

(CELEBRITY PETS) Reality television star Kim Kardashian may not have the best reputation amongst animal activists after she was flourbombed for wearing leather and fur products and slammed in a PETA advertisement for being seen in fur despite supporting the organization’s no-fur campaign in 2008. However, the famous-for-being-famous star might be making a step in the right direction after recently adopting a kitten. — Global Animal

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Lady Gaga Takes Fashion Too Far

August 16, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Lady Gaga’s wardrobe of outrageous costumes has always turned heads, and now one piece is causing a big stir amongst animal activists. The singer, who previously stated that she does not wear fur, has been seen on multiple occasions wearing fur coats. A campaign by her fans has begun questioning Lady Gaga about her jackets, but nothing has been confirmed by the artist. Being a prominent celebrity and public figure, we hope Lady Gaga isn’t supporting and endorsing slaughtering and the violent production of fur clothing. Read on to learn more about her fans’ expansive campaign and outcry. — Global Animal

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Kim Kardashian Bombed For Her Lack Of Compassion

March 26, 2012

(CELEBRITY/ANIMAL NEWS) Kim Kardashian was flour bombed over the weekend at an event promoting her new perfume line. The woman behind the flour is an animal activist who believes Kim is a “fur hag.” Although Kardashian stated that she would not press charges against the woman, she has apparently changed her mind because she doesn’t support “violence” and “bullying.” Unfortunately it’s hard to feel bad for the violence Kim experienced this weekend, when the animals whose fur she so often chooses to wear encounter extreme violence as they’re robbed of what naturally belongs to them. Animals on some fur farms are literally skinned alive. They are also often killed by brutal methods such as electrocution, poison, gas, and suffocation. When you condone such violence by wearing animal fur, it is not surprising that it leads to drastic actions by those who cherish animals and refuse to allow animal suffering to go unnoticed. — Global Animal

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PETA Ad Targets Kim Kardashian

January 4, 2012

(PETA AD/Kim Kardashian) When will Kim learn? After supporting PETA’s no-fur campaign back in 2008, Kim Kardashian continues to wear fur. You’d think after becoming aware of the torture animals undergo to become “fashion” items, she would be a lifelong animal rights supporter. Well, PETA has recently launched an ad lambasting their once supporter for her flip-flop. Wearing an animal is not fashionable — WeHo got the message by banning the sale of fur, when will Kim understand that nature, not the celebrity, makes animals beautiful? — Global Animal

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