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Originally Posted by yavenay  I think I saw the same video. It haunts me to this day. In all honesty, it is more likely the US is behind the fur trade. Americans will not give up their fur even fake fur. Most people don't know that faux fur is really dog or cat hair. You have to look for the stitches to tell the difference.
Even with this information, so many Americans don't care that animals are being skinned alive for fashion. They will still buy it. I no longer buy anything that is made from animals that I know of or I try my very best not too like with shoes. I'm not sure who is sicker. Every time I pick up an item now the first question I asked is "were there any animals harmed in the making of this garment?'.
I am even beginning to question my lifestyle as a meat eater and have been eating less meat. I now eat beef and chicken only a few times a week now. I eat mostly fish but now even the fish are beginning to disappear. Maybe it is time for a reset. This is going to end very badly. |
I think, yes, we may have seen the same dog fur video; I've seen a lot of undercover animal cruelty footage in my life - but that particular video, by FAR, is the worst thing I've ever, ever seen. And while it was/is probably important for me to see it, the memory of it haunts me often and it just
kills me to know this happens in our world. I can't imagine what that dog in that video experienced, my God, it's insane to consider.
Yes, many people don't realize that "faux fur" here in the US just may be dog fur - you have to really know your textures and textiles to make sure it's truly faux.
The thing that makes me especially crazy about fur is that it's just *so* easy to give up, ya know? SO EASY. So why people still buy it, it boggles my mind.
As far as what you mention about eating meat...I haven't eaten meat in 20+ years now, and it's honestly not much of a loss. It was pretty easy to give up. I still eat seafood occasionally, but even that bothers me and I really do wish I'd just give it up for good...maybe some day. I'm not weird about the meat thing though, I never push it on others and I'll still cook meat for others if they want it - as it's really their choice and I respect it. Btw, you're still doing a good thing by just eating less meat or whatever - this contributes less and less to the big Ag/slaughterhouse industry and that's always good. Another option is to buy free range / cruelty free meat.
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Originally Posted by Magnus I'm sorry but I didn't read the post... If I do, I won't be able to sleep for a while. However, I share your passion regarding these type of issues. Signed the petition and donated right away.
I'm truly thankful to all those that work hard to save these poor animals.... And I hope whatever support we offer can aid them in any way possible. |
Totally understand on not being able to read the post - I'm the same way on many days...sometimes, I just cannot take it into my head/heart. This one was super tough for me to hear about given it's particular abhorrent cruelty...and I hate knowing that it happens. But I suppose the only way to stop it is to know about it, sigh...so sad to know these things. Thanks for signing the petition and donating
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