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UK’s Ministry of Defence refuses to use fake fur for ceremonial bearskin hats

PoC avatarPosted on December 10, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 11, 2022

NEWS AND OPINION: On my reading of this news story, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) refuses to stop using genuine black bearskins for their bearskin ceremonial hats despite the availability of faux fur alternatives. As a consequence, PETA are … continue reading…

Posted in fur trade | Tagged bears, fur trade, news, uk | 2 Replies
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Australia were gloves trimmed with genuine domestic cat fur are on sale

Gloves trimmed with cat fur for sale in Australia

PoC avatarPosted on May 20, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 20, 2022

NEWS AND COMMENT-QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET, MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA: Gloves trimmed with genuine domestic and stray cat fur are on sale at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne. They are marketed as fake (faux) fur but when they were tested by an … continue reading…

Posted in fur trade | Tagged animal cruelty, Animal laws, australia, cat cruelty, cat fur trade, cat meat, cat meat industry, Cat News, chinese cat meat, fur trade

Pet ownership surging in China but still no general animal welfare law!

PoC avatarPosted on June 15, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 15, 2021

It is astonishing to report that China’s government still refuses to countenance the possibility of introducing animal welfare legislation despite the conclusion from the 2020 Pet Industry Report that the number of pet owners in China have increased from 73.15 … continue reading…

Posted in fur trade | Tagged cat and dog meat, cat fur trade, cat meat, cat meat industry, chinese cat meat | Leave a reply
NYC fur ban. Outside City Hall where pro fur protestors vie with anti-fur protestors

Black New Yorkers don’t want to ban the sale of fur in their city

PoC avatarPosted on May 19, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 22, 2019

The black people of New York City are against a proposed ban on the sale of fur garments. Some argue that it is part of their culture. The Pastor of Mount Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem, Johnnie Green, is leading … continue reading…

Posted in fur trade | Tagged fur trade, New York | 1 Reply
Kendall Jenner and her lynx fur coat (2016)

Wearing a lynx fur coat is “the pinnacle of trend-setting bravery”

PoC avatarPosted on January 12, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 12, 2019

The well-known department store Harvey Nichols in London described the wearing of a £68,000 lynx fur coat as “the pinnacle of trend-setting bravery”. This is 2019. When are traders and sellers of animal skins going to learn that this is … continue reading…

Posted in fur trade | Tagged canada lynx, cat fur trade, fur trade, lynx | 6 Replies
Cat going to be killed for his skin

Cat fur: why fake fur and real fur are both totally unacceptable

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2018

We are told that 2 million domestic and stray cats are bludgeoned to death annually in China for their fur. Dogs are also killed for their skins in the same cruel and unacceptable way. Other animals also give up their … continue reading…

Posted in fur trade | Tagged cat fur trade, fur trade | 2 Replies
Grumpy Cat at Toy Fair 2014 with Ganz products

Celebrity Cats: Exploitation Or Celebration?

PoC avatarPosted on November 25, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 25, 2018

By Emily Parker, Catological.com Like people, animals can become famous. Chances are good that through social media, magazines, and movies, you’ve heard of several star felines by now. Celebrity cats such as Grumpy Cat and Arcturus Aldebaran, who was the … continue reading…

Posted in celebrity cats, fur trade | Tagged cat celebrity, cat exploitation, celebrity cat | 1 Reply
She made purses from domestic cat pelts

91-year-old American Woman Made Purses Out Of Neighbors’ Missing Cats

PoC avatarPosted on October 30, 2015 by Michael BroadOctober 31, 2015

This is surely an example of a complete lack of morality and sensitivity. It is shocking but it is not surprising. This gruesome story unfolded in Grand Haven, Michigan, USA. Note: for the record, this is not an example of … continue reading…

Posted in fur trade | Tagged America, cat abuse, cat cruelty, cat fur, cat fur trade, Cat News, fur trade | 6 Replies
Fur making a comback

Karl Lagerfeld is wrong about animal fur

PoC avatarPosted on March 28, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 28, 2015

Karl Lagerfeld is wrong about animal fur. He told The New York Times: “For me, as long as people eat meat and wear leather, I don’t get the message…” Karl Lagerfeld has spent 50 years at the Fendi label. Fendi … continue reading…

Posted in fur trade | Tagged animal cruelty, cat fur trade, Cat News, fur trade | 1 Reply
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