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UK Parliament will debate “Ban the sale of animal fur in the UK”

PoC avatarPosted on March 29, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 29, 2018

A petition, “Ban the sale of animal fur in the UK”, on the UK government’s website, gathered 109,549 signatures which qualifies the topic to be debated in the UK Parliament. Parliament will debate the petition on 4 June 2018. The … Continue reading →

Posted in cat fur | Tagged animal law, cat fur, cat fur trade, uk | 1 Reply

Is it wrong to kill animals for their fur? (essay)

PoC avatarPosted on February 19, 2017 by Michael BroadApril 20, 2020

This is a long, slightly rambling essay on “is it wrong to kill animals for their fur?” It was dictated using Dragon Dictate. I am against all animal fur. It is personal. That said, opinions on the fur trade are … Continue reading →

Posted in cat fur | Tagged essay | 8 Replies

Recycling Loose Cat Hair

PoC avatarPosted on December 28, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 28, 2013

You can do useful things with cat hair that is lying around the house; floating against skirting boards, on the bed, on sofas and chairs, you name the place, it is likely be there. You’ve probably eaten quite a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, cat fur, Cat Products, cat welfare, fur, Human to cat relationship, play | Tagged cat hair, cat hair shedding | 16 Replies

Do you use damp rubber gloves to get rid of cat hairs?

PoC avatarPosted on November 18, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 18, 2013

Do you use damp rubber gloves to get rid of cat hairs? I don’t. I use this: This brush is more convenient and as effective. You just grab it and brush. No messing around finding the gloves and making them … Continue reading →

Posted in brushes, cat fur, Cat Products, fur | Tagged cat products | 6 Replies

Switzerland: black market in domestic cat pelts

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2013 by Michael BroadJuly 12, 2013

July 2013: Despite being belatedly banned in Switzerland, the fur trade in domestic cat pelts, still exists on the black market for three reasons: It is lucrative –  a blanket made of up to 12 domestic cat pelts can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Cruelty, Animal laws, Animal Rights, Cat Anatomy, Cat Coats, cat fur, Cat News, Cat Products | Tagged cat fur, cat fur trade, switzerland | 10 Replies

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