The case against fur and leather clothing 8 Articles

by Jordan M

Centuries ago, wearing animal pelts was more than common place, it was a downright requirement. Without the modern innovations of today, fur and leather were the best, most efficient ways of staying warm and still having q...read more

by Ethel Smith

I feel very strongly about animal cruelty and so this a subject close to my heart. Many centuries ago animal skins were used to provide heat, warmth and clothing as man-made materials were unheard of. When people lived in ...read more

by Sara Jane

Whether you're a proponent of animal rights or not, there simply isn't any logical reason for the use of fur and leather clothing in today's society. It used to be that fur was necessary for warmth and leather for protecti...read more

by Sinead Nolan

ANIMAL KILLING CAUSES FUR-Y Anti-fur demonstrators gather in Dublin every week to protest against the needless killing of thousands of animals every year for fur. The dedicated bunch of volunteers who boast both placard...read more

by Brenda Lachman

The leg trap is an arcaic and cruel method of catching animals for their fur. Steel jaws trap the leg of an animal and in many cases the animals starve to death before the trappers come to check their traps. Some anim...read more

by Kimmy

I want to take you all into a gruesome scene. Please, use your imagination and come along with me for the ride: The sun has just risen and you have awaken in an unknown place. Although you are confused, you are ...read more

by Me...Again

Like most people, I am strongly against any kind of animal cruelty. While leather, especially cow leather that comes from animals in the food chain anyway, doesn't bother me that much, the idea of raising animals (like chi...read more

by Denise Difalco

Millions of innocent animals are tortured and slaughtered each year for vanity purposes. The animals are either trapped or farmed in unbearable conditions to further enhance the fur industry. 50% of the wild animals th...read more