Buying fur or fur trim supports an industry that kills millions of domestic dogs and cats each year—both on purpose and accidentally in traps.
Although most dog and cat victims of the fur trade are raised and killed in China and other parts of Asia, their fur is exported for sale worldwide.
The United States already bans the sale of dog and cat fur (prompted by an HSUS investigation), but recent investigations found that dog fur is still slipping into the country on unlabeled and falsely advertised jackets.
In the United States, traps set for wild animals like foxes and bobcats maim or kill countless dogs and cats each year.
European Union Bans Dog, Cat Fur
International outrage about images of dogs and cats being killed for their fur helped spur the ban.
Learn MoreNews & Events
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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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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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September 24, 2009
HSI Canada: Stop the Seal Hunt, Trade in Cat and Dog Fur
Humane Society International/Canada strongly disputes statements in a Canadian government memo, released by Canadian Press, urging the Agriculture Minister not to follow the U.S. and EU in banning cat and dog fur imports.
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April 27, 2009
Godfather of Modern Tattoo Inks a Deal for Animals
Don Ed Hardy, the "godfather of modern tattoo," vowed not to use animal fur in any future products.
Our Victories
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February 26, 2010
Puppy Mill Operator Sentenced to 10 Years
The HSUS applauds Judge Timothy Easter for imposing an appropriate sentence following the conviction of the owner of Pine Bluff Kennels in Lyles, Tenn., on animal cruelty charges.
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February 8, 2010
Anniversary of Freedom
February 6, 2010 marked the one-year anniversary of freedom for 283 dogs rescued from dismal, filthy conditions at a puppy mill near Goldsboro, NC.
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February 2, 2010
West Hollywood City Council Prohibits Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats
The West Hollywood city council passed an ordinance to prohibit retail sales of dogs and cats at pet stores, closing off a primary channel for the sale of dogs from puppy mills.
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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.