The pitiless fur industry mistreats and kills more than 50 million animals a year. With many warm, chic alternatives available, there’s no reason to wear animal fur. More and more designers and retailers are making compassion their fashion, so check our list before you shop.
Avoiding animal fur saves lives and reduces suffering.
HSUS investigators found that many garments containing animal fur are incorrectly advertised or labeled—sometimes even tagged as faux. Often the fur comes from raccoon dogs. The only way for a company to be sure they aren’t duping their customers is to stop selling animal fur.
HSUS works with designers and retailers, even fashion design students, to show how alternatives to fur continue to improve, allowing the look of fur without the cruelty.
Our resources can help you tell the difference [PDF] and shop more humanely.
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Learn MoreNews & Events
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December 8, 2011
Shareholder Resolution from The HSUS Asks Macy’s, Inc. for Raccoon Dog Phase Out
The Humane Society of the United States submitted a shareholder resolution asking Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, retail divisions of Macy’s, Inc., to develop a policy by the end of 2012 to phase out the sale of fur from raccoon dogs – the most falsely-advertised and mislabeled type of fur.
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December 7, 2011
Shareholder Resolution Asks Dillard’s for Raccoon Dog Phase Out
The HSUS submitted a shareholder resolution asking Dillard’s to phase out the sale of fur from raccoon dogs – the most falsely-advertised and dishonestly labeled type of fur.
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November 22, 2011
The HSUS Files False Advertising Complaint over Fur Garments
The HSUS filed a legal petition with the FTC against eleven nationally and internationally-known retailers for the false advertising and mislabeling of fur trimmed products. The retailers advertised various items as being made with “faux” fur, but the products contain real animal fur.
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November 18, 2011
Winners Announced in The HSUS' and The Art Institutes Nationwide Fur-Free Fashion Competition
The HSUS and The Art Institutes announced Johana Zara from The Art Institute of Vancouver as the grand prize winner of the seventh annual Cool vs. Cruel Fashion Design Competition.
Our Victories
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May 2, 2011
Victories for Seals
The last year has seen great progress towards stopping Canada's commercial seal slaughter.
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December 18, 2010
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund Applaud Signing of Truth in Fur Labeling Act
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud President Barack Obama for signing an important bipartisan bill to protect consumers and animals, The Truth in Fur Labeling Act.
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December 8, 2010
China Grill Management Group Pledges to Protect Seals
The HSUS is pleased to announce that China Grill Management, Inc. has joined the ProtectSeals boycott of Canadian seafood.
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December 8, 2010
U.S. Senate Passes Truth in Fur Labeling Act
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud the U.S. Senate for unanimously approving an important bipartisan bill, the Truth in Fur Labeling Act, to protect consumers and animals.