The Pros And Cons Of The Fur Trade

More than 90 million people living in the U.S. are pet owners (ASPCA 1). What would those pet owners do if their dogs and cats were being illegally taken and skinned to become warm coats and hats? Many species of animals are poached and harmed for their beautiful fur. According to OCPA, Over 10 million animals are killed each year and skinned for their fur coats, among those are included dogs and cats. Millions of innocent animals are killed for the shallow purpose of looking fashionable and it needs to change. No more animals should have to bleed to be turned in to coats. Though the ethical standpoint on animal rights are clear there are many who oppose the idea of putting a ban on the production of animal fur. The International Fur Trade
Even if a couple companies claimed to be treating the animals’ right, there would be no way to know for sure and it would be far too expensive to have people surveilling all the fur companies in the world. Fortunately, there has been an increasing number in those who are opposed to the fur trade. Thousands of animal rights activists have put multiple fur trading companies out of business due to their cruelty towards the animals. Many super models including Christy Turlington and Elle Macpherson have chosen to become fur free. Some fashion designers such as Stella McCartney have also chosen to go fur free, Stella not only avoids fur products but all animal products. Each year we are closer to nearly exterminating the fur trade but it has continued thus far. Why should millions of animals have to die for one person to be slightly warmer than they would be with a regular coat or jacket? Why should living things be tortured for money, it doesn’t sound right in any way whatsoever nor should it. We need to do all we can to help animals as well as those paid so poorly to do the “dirty work.” We need to do all we can to make sure we avoid purchasing anything that has the word fur on the tag unless the word “fake” is in front of