Estonia may Make Fur History
One third of Estonian legislators pledge support to ban fur farms, most parties say they support change.
May 27, 2021
Tag: make fur history
BC infectious disease docs speak out against fur farming
Fourteen specialists call on the government to re-examine licensing and permits for breeding and confining mink in BC.
April 27, 2021
Canada Goose isn’t going fur-free, but recommits to no new fur
Outerwear company infamous for coyote fur clearly sees consumer demand moving away from their traditional product.
April 15, 2021
Saks Fifth Avenue goes fur free
After nearly 100 years, major luxury fashion retailer drops fur due to “societal shifts”
April 7, 2021
Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga go fur-free
The Fur-Bearers, with The Fur Free Alliance, celebrates as more Kering brands join fur-free Gucci and Bottega Veneta.
March 30, 2021
TAKE ACTION: The failure of the NFACC mink farm codes
Rollbacks on cage sizes, no mention of coronavirus and backing off euthanasia requirements shows an industry unwilling or unable to change.
January 26, 2021
It’s Time: Ending Fur Farming in BC report online
High-level report highlights ongoing concerns surrounding farms, advises transitioning owners to green, climate-meeting goals.
January 12, 2021
Wild mink tests positive for coronavirus, USDA reports
An infected wild mink was found in the immediate area of a Utah mink farm outbreak
December 16, 2020
200 mink dead, BC SPCA speaks out against mink farming
TAKE ACTION: Petitions for B.C. residents and Canadians available in this article!
December 14, 2020
COVID-19: Zombie mink, 11 nations report positive tests
News is moving quickly as SARS-CoV-2 continues to wreak havoc in the international fur industry.
November 26, 2020
Mutated coronavirus leads to massive mink killing in Denmark
As many as 17 million mink will be killed as mutated virus “poses risk to the effectiveness” of future COVID-19 vaccines
November 5, 2020
Winners is going fur-free!
Updated policy notes mistakes happen, but all stores should be fur-free in Canada.
October 16, 2020
Nordstrom goes fur free!
Dozens of department stores will phase out all fur by 2021, luxury store announces with HSUS.
September 30, 2020
Britain poised to go fur free following ‘Brexit’
The Times reports plans are being prepared for banning fur sales.
September 28, 2020
Finland’s largest party commits to #MakeFurHistory
Historic vote celebrated by Finnish advocacy organizations
August 25, 2020
Coronavirus confirmed on Utah mink farms
More than one million mink culled in Europe after virus rips through farms.
August 17, 2020
Simons reportedly going fur free!
PETA announces realtor is phasing out fur from inventory
August 7, 2020
VICTORY: San Francisco Fur Ban Survives Court Case
Precedent-setting decision a major victory in America.
July 17, 2020
Over 1,000,000 mink killed in Europe due to COVID-19
High percentage of mink tested positive on Aragon fur farm recently.
July 17, 2020
Response to Ministry of Agriculture on COVID-19 and mink farms
Our response to the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture regarding COVID-19 and mink farms in the province.
July 3, 2020
Dutch mink farming ends in face of COVID-19
Partij voor de Dieren reports victory for millions of mink in Netherlands.
June 25, 2020
How much more of your money will Canada bet on mink farms?
CBC article and analysis shows massive losses amid a disappearing market.
June 2, 2020
Dutch mink farm worker catches coronavirus from animals
13 mink farms are uninspected and running in British Columbia.
May 20, 2020
BC’s 13 uninspected mink farms must be secured
Coronavirus is spreading in European mink farms – yet BC’s mink farms haven’t been inspected in over a year.
May 13, 2020
