North American Fur Auction in peril
Fur industry showing cracks as consumers make compassionate choices.
November 7, 2019
Tag: fur-free
Queen Elizabeth won’t buy new fur, says dresser
Existing fur in collection and traditional garb may stay.
November 6, 2019
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s to ditch fur by 2021
Company says consumer choice away from fur lead decision.
October 22, 2019
Fur trim fast facts: tips for advocates
Winter is coming so The Fur-Bearers have put together some fast facts to help advocates communicate why it’s time to #MakeFurHistory.
October 17, 2019
California bans sale of new furs
Governor Gavin Newsome signed bill into law, ban becomes active 2023.
October 15, 2019
Federal Trade Commission complaint filed about Canada Goose
The Fur-Bearers and two American-based organizations target ‘humane fur’ claims in United States.
September 30, 2019
ACTION ALERT: It’s time to regulate/define ‘humane’ in Canada
The term 'humane' is unregulated in Canada, meaning any company can make claims of being humane with no protection for consumers or the animals who suffer.
September 11, 2019
ACTION ALERT: Fur should be labelled in Canada!
Fur products aren't labelled in Canada, allowing consumers to be duped into violating ethical, animal welfare, and environmental concerns. Join us in calling for change!
September 6, 2019
California bans fur trapping
Statewide policy prohibits commercial and recreational fur trapping.
September 5, 2019
Canada Goose won’t meet to discuss marketing claims with animal advocates
Two non-profits want to hear about company’s claims of humane sourcing of animal products.
September 4, 2019
VICTORY: Prada Group Goes Fur Free!
The Fur Free Alliance (of which The Fur-Bearers is a member) is proud to announce that Prada Group is going fur free!
May 24, 2019
PJ Smith of HSUS on: Fur, Fashion and The Future
Fur Policy Director at HSUS joins the Defender Radio podcast to share how he helped get Armani and other companies to drop fur and what advocates can do to move the fur-free initiative forward.
May 16, 2019
Why we haven’t posted about the Canada Goose “faux fur” rumour
TLDR: it’s a rumour that hasn’t been verified.
April 17, 2019
It’s time to confront the future of mink farming in Canada
Mink breeders association misses the mark of public perception in committee hearing.
April 16, 2019
VICTORY: British Columbia enacts farm codes into law
Legislative changes may make it easier to prosecute cruelty.
March 1, 2019
Ontario coyote loses two feet to snare
Local animal hospital humanely euthanized the coyote after he suffered from trap.
February 19, 2019
L.A. enacts fur sales ban
Tuesday council vote makes it illegal to sell, manufacture, or trade furs or fur clothing and accessories.
February 14, 2019
California may end all fur trapping
Assemblywoman’s bill points that wildlife viewing worth more than trapping.
January 29, 2019
Massive decline in Saga Furs value reported
European auction house indicates a 28% loss of value due to decline in sales.
January 28, 2019
Three easy New Year’s resolutions to help the animals
You can make a major difference with these thoughtful ideas!
January 3, 2019
Four things you can do when a store is selling fur
It’s easy to get angry when a store we like starts selling fur. It’s better to get active.
December 14, 2018
Three animal-free alternatives to Canada Goose
And three stores that offer a selection of animal-free jackets and products!
December 12, 2018
This Giving Tuesday Help #MakeFurHistory
This Giving Tuesday, please help us recover our costs and make sure we can continue creating these educational documents, as well as other paperless tools like our petitions and targeted emails that can be found on our website. Every gift counts: from $5 per month to a one-time donation of $100.
November 19, 2018
602: #LiveWarm With Wuxly Movement
Co-founder James Yurichuk joined Defender Radio to discuss the animal-free Wuxly Movement line of outerwear, the trade up program, and more in this in-depth episode from a Toronto rooftop!
October 5, 2018
