Rabbit Advocacy Animal Matters

The times, they are a changin’ (and they’re looking fur-free) 

Wednesday, 25 September 2013 Fur-Bearer Defenders 

It’s been an exciting week for fur-free advocates! This past weekend, West Hollywood, California (WeHo) saw its ban on the sale of fur go into effect, making it the very first city in the US to ban the sale of furs including shoes, hats, and gloves lined with fur trim. Violators will now be subject to a fine, starting at $250.

Anyone who knows West Hollywood’s history as the “humane capital” of the US won’t necessarily be surprised by the ban (past ordinances include banning cat declawing, exotic animal performances, and regulations for caged chickens), but it is a highly exciting victory not only for WeHo, but also for the precedent it sets for other cities in the US, and beyond.

And that’s not the only good news! As we reported earlier this week, after 100 years of business, Vancouver-based Pappas Furs —celebrated as a fur industry flagship— is closing its doors. And another fur store that had been in business in Windsor, Ontario for decades was spotted with a beautiful “For Lease” sign in the window.

And THAT’S not the only good news either! Thanks to the incredible work of the Vancouver Animal Defense League, Hill’s of Kerrisdale has agreed to stop selling Canada Goose products (famous for their use of coyote fur.) They even adopted a fur-free policy, and are no longer listed on the Canada Goose list of retailers. 

The times they are a changin’. And the fur industry knows it.

The growing fur-free movement (UPDATES)

Consumers’ concern for animal welfare is leading fashion brands, cities and countries to move away from animal fur. Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Coach, Burberry, Versace, Michael Kors, Armani and InStyle magazine are just some of the companies that have announced fur-free policies. In 2019, California became the first state in the nation to ban fur sales and manufacturing. Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom and many other countries have banned fur production, and India banned fur imports in 2017. It’s clear that this unnecessary cruelty has no future in fashion.

June 24, 2021 Finally! Canada Goose Joins Hundreds of Other Brands in Nixing Fur https://www.marketwatch.com/story/canada-goose-is-going-fur-free-and-will-cease-buying-fur-by-end-2021-2021-06-24

Leading Canadian Department Store To Stop Selling Animal Fur And Exotic Skins

June 25, 2021 Plant-Based News

Holt Renfrew, a leading Canadian department store, has revealed plans to stop selling animal fur and exotic skins by the end of this year. It’s part of an ‘ambitious’ sustainability drive, the Selfridges Group luxury retailer confirmed.

As well as ditching fur and exotic skins, Holt Renfrew pledges to stop selling cosmetics products that contain plastic glitter. Moreover, it made a commitment to only sell denim from certified sustainable sources by the end of 2025.