The fur industry has sunk into a new crisis with the news that Danish mink breeders have turned their backs on the cruel fur industry. The farmers were forced to cull their animals over fears a Covid-19 mutation could pose a risk to human health. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (FVST) confirmed that only 13 breeders had applied for the compensation that would allow them to potentially continue breeding
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The cruel and brutal Canadian seal hunt has begun on the ice floes off the coast of Newfoundland. Over the coming weeks, thousands of beautiful, innocent baby seals will be clubbed or shot. With favourable ice conditions this year, 2022 is set to see this gruesome spectacle even more deplorable than usual. Most of the seals killed are less than a few months old. At the time of slaughter, many
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Respect for Animals is delighted that the Bill to ban fur farming in the Republic of Ireland has passed the final stages of the parliamentary process. Having passed the Dáil in early 2022, the Bill passed its final stage in the Seanad on the evening of Tuesday 29 March 2022. The legislation now goes to the President to be signed into law. Ireland becomes the most recent country to ban
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The cruel and brutal Canadian seal hunt has just begun on the ice floes off the coast of Newfoundland. DONATE NOW AND HELP STOP THE CRUELTY Over the coming weeks, thousands of beautiful, innocent baby seals will be clubbed or shot. With favourable ice conditions this year, 2022 is set to see this gruesome spectacle even more deplorable than usual. Most of the seals killed are less than a few
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The media in Britain is reporting that the government is set to U-turn on plans to end the import and sale of cruel fur. Towards the end of last year, Environment minister Lord Goldsmith stated that the government would legislate to ban imports at “the earliest possible slot”. That now appears to have been shelved. The BBC has reported: But it’s understood a ban on foie gras and fur imports
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On Wednesday 2 February 2022, the evening session of the Dáil Éireann in Ireland’s Parliament saw the report and final stages of the Bill which will finally outlaw fur farming in the Republic of Ireland. The Bill had been subject to some delay after the government decided to add legislation concerning forestry, which had nothing to do with the fur farming aspect but required further scrutiny. The ban on fur
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The Fur Free Alliance, and its nearly 60 members around the globe, celebrates Italian luxury brand Dolce&Gabbana for no longer using animal fur in any of its collections starting in 2022. The new policy is in accordance with the Fur Free Alliance’s guidelines. Dolce&Gabbana will be working with furriers to transition to eco-friendly faux fur in response to changing consumer tastes. Fedele Usai, Group Communication & Marketing Officer at Dolce&Gabbana,
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The fur-free movement has received an extra-special Christmas present this year with the news that the Budget Committee of the Italian Senate voted to approve an amendment which will ban fur farming across Italy. The amendment needs final approval from parliament, but Respect for Animals understands that this is expected to pass. Like many mink factory farms around the world, Italy saw serious Covid-19 outbreaks among the animals, who are
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Donate to our Christmas/New Year appeal This Christmas, we go into the New Year in as strong a position as we have ever been. The past year has seen Respect for Animals stay a global leader in the campaign to make fur history. Our campaigns, expertise and reports are influencing retailers, consumers and legislators – from your local council, to the British government, to the European Commission. It is your support
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The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Fur Free Europe has closed earlier than its official deadlin ...
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In line with the stylistic choice already announced last year, and with what was presented at Pitti ...
