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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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Ke$ha Ruffles Some Feathers

March 19, 2013

(CELEBRITY NEWS) American pop star Ke$ha is best known for her careless party girl image, but for a while now, the “Tik Tok” singer has been making a name for herself as an animal rights activist. Last year, the glitter-loving star urged fans to boycott Canadian seafood in order to help put an end to seal clubbing. She also wrote an open letter advocating for an international ban on cosmetic animal testing. On March 23, she will receive the distinguished Wyler award from the HSUS, which was previously given to Sir Paul McCartney, Hayden Panettiere, and other celebrity animal advocates. But many animal lovers are angered by the Humane Society’s decision to award Ke$ha given her questionable past of wearing feathers and fur, as well as her offhand remarks regarding owning wild animals. Read on to find out why Ke$ha might not be the best candidate for this award — 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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India’s Leopards Killed By The Week

October 16, 2012

(POACHING) INDIA — A report conducted by the World Wide Fund for Nature last month revealed that at least four leopards are killed every week in India, skinned for their fur or even mauled for their bones. Already, humans have recently been posing as a major threat to these endangered animals through exhausting the abundance of forests’ resources. While these leopards’ habitats have been wrecked, the population of their prey – unable to survive without the goods of the forest – have simultaneously decreased. Leopards are suffering in more ways than one at the hands of humans. — 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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DiCaprio, Maguire Star In Anti-Poaching Film

August 29, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Tobey Maguire have a new movie in the works, and its subject is something animal advocates can relate to. The celebrities plan to collaborate and produce a film focused on animal trafficking. While the movie industry has been criticized for using live animals in films, this motion picture could discourage producers from continuing to do so and alert the public of the harsh but true realities animals suffer through around the world. Even more, the project could be just the thing to stop poaching in its tracks by raising enough awareness on the issue. Read on to learn more about the upcoming film and how the actors are using their celebrity power to denounce animal cruelty. — Global Animal

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Juicy Couture Founders Support Fur In Fashion

August 8, 2012

(TAKE ACTION) The Skaist Taylor’s founders, who previously owned Juicy Couture, are officially no longer fur-free.  The duo will be releasing a fall line that promotes real fur, and consumers are feeling the heat as they must decide whether or not to continue buying these products that now support animal abuse. While many people are under the false impression that animals are left unharmed when skinned for their fur, this is not the case at all. Animals bred on these fur farms are heavily abused and often left to die in excruciatingly painful ways, and Skaist Taylor is now in support of that. Read on for more details about real fur in fashion, and sign the petition to stop this line from hurting animals.  — Global Animal 

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