Animals in Fashion
Leather
The assumption that leather is simply a by–product of the meat industry is, to a degree, correct, however millions of animals are slaughtered for their skins annually, with the flesh a secondary consideration. The need for leather car upholstery in up-market cars, that lounge suite, jacket or pair of shoes,
Wool
Demand for wool invariably brings with it the cruelty and abuse of factory farming practices. It may come from a sheep, goat, or Tibetan antelope. It may be called wool, mohair, pashmina, shahtoosh, or cashmere. But no matter what it’s called, any kind of wool causes harm to the animals
Porcupines
Before you rush out to buy that trendy Porcupine Quill lampshade, use quills as part of your dinner décor, buy little packets of toothpick sized quills for scrap-booking, think again. Like us, you assumed the quills were moulted, right? WRONG! This article clearly shows that this thriving industry is killing
Cat and Dog Fur Trim: The grim truth behind the industry
The appalling suffering behind the fur trade has taken on a new and sinister face in recent years. Images of dogs and cats suffering a miserable life in cold, cramped cages and being killed mercilessly for their fur continues to spark outrage across the world. About 2 MILLION