News
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March 11, 2010
Giving Fur Back to the Animals
Increased interest in the Coats for Cubs program gives more wildlife rehabilitators a great way to warm and comfort orphaned and injured wild animals—old fur clothing items.
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January 29, 2010
Saks Fifth Avenue Settles Fur False Advertising Suit
The HSUS and retailer Saks Incorporated have reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging that several of the nation’s largest department stores and fashion designers have repeatedly engaged in false advertising and mislabeling of fur garments.
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January 20, 2010
Consumer Protection Bill Introduced to Address Problem of Animal Fur Sold as Fake
The HSUS applauds California Assemblymember Fiona Ma for introducing a measure to protect consumers by requiring all garments sold in California that are made of animal fur to say so on the label.
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December 1, 2009
Lord & Taylor Bans Raccoon Dog Fur from U.S. Stores
The HSUS and retailer Lord & Taylor have reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging that several large department stores and fashion designers have repeatedly engaged in false advertising and mislabeling of fur garments. Lord & Taylor will end all use of raccoon dog fur and reform its advertising and garment labeling practices.
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November 23, 2009
NJ Fur Labeling
The Humane Society of the United States praised New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine for signing legislation into law requiring all garments made of animal fur to be labeled as such. The consumer protection measure passed both the Assembly and the Senate with large margins.
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November 12, 2009
2009 Cool. vs. Cruel Awards Feature Styles and Smiles
The 2009 Cool vs. Cruel awards celebrated animal-friendly fashion and fur-free designs
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November 10, 2009
Neiman Marcus Once Again Sold Animal Fur as 'Faux Fur'
The Humane Society of the United States has once again discovered that Neiman Marcus advertised and sold animal fur online as “faux” — this time it was a $1,300 Burberry women’s jacket.
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October 7, 2009
Seal Hero Strikes Again
Martin Welych-Flanagan proves again that he is a hero for seals by donating his $2500 Disney's Littlest Volunteer prize to The HSUS ProtectSeals campaign.
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September 25, 2009
Fur False Advertising Case to Proceed
D.C. Superior Court ordered a false advertising case to proceed against major retailers accused of mislabeling garments containing animal fur.
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August 19, 2009
Neiman Marcus Advertising Manolo Blahnik Boots as Fur from Ocelot
Fur on a boot made by Manolo Blahnik was advertised as ocelot.
