Fur’s Unwavering Appeal
byIn response to rumors of his demise, American writer and humorist Mark Twain is famously quoted as saying, “The reports of my death are…
Animal Rights
The Truth About “Fur Free” Designer Brands
byOver the past months, several prominent designer brands have announced that their collections will henceforth be “fur free”. Animal activists have been quick to…
Will Urban Coyotes Change the Animal Rights Debate?
byIt’s just a theory, but one explanation why Britain is the spiritual home of animal rights activism – and of opposition to fur –…
Sustainability: New Story Signals a Bright Future for Fur
byThe growing media and public interest in sustainability – especially among young people – provides an extraordinary opportunity for the fur trade. To understand…
The Ethics of Killing Animals: There Is No One Answer
byThere is a saying that the only things we all have in common are birth, death, and taxes. If there is a fourth thing…
Reflections on the Morality of Using Fur, Inspired by Handel’s Messiah
byAnimal-rights activists argue that we are not morally justified to kill animals for any purpose, and certainly not for products they consider to be…
Sheep Fur: Pam Anderson Hates It, Ralph Lauren Loves It
bySomething that keeps writers like me employed is that no matter how good we are at spreading the truth, when the next generation comes…
Anti-Fur Protesters Now Rebels Without A Cause?
byAnti-fur protesters today are an established part of our autumn scenery, like falling leaves or the southbound migration of Canada geese. But, in fact,…
Fur Protests: How to Protect Your Retail Business
byThe fur retailing season is beginning, and with it we can expect the usual flurry of fur protests. Despite decades of anti-fur campaigning, activists…