 |
|
| Mink in a cage © Respect for Animals UK |
|
Humane Society International/UK campaigns throughout the United Kingdom and Europe to raise awareness of the cruel and unnecessary fur trade.
Every year, more than 50 million animals are raised and slaughered on industrial factory farms or trapped in the wild so that their pelts can be turned into frivolous fashion items.
Few people comprehend the true scale of the suffering and death of wild animals for fur garments, or realize that a purchase of fur or fur trim supports the continued existence of such a brutal industry.
Fur Farming in Europe
After a long campaign, fur farming was banned in the UK in 2000.
Elsewhere in Europe, HSI UK is working closely with politicians to improve the welfare of animals raised and slaughtered on factory farms for their fur.
Considered in May/June 2009, a European Commission proposal for a Council Regulation to update the existing directive on the protection of animals at the time of killing resulted in some progress on better treatment of animals on EU fur farms. More work on this front is yet to be done.
Securing a Ban on Cat and Dog Fur in Europe
On 19 June 2007, the European Parliament voted unanimously to ban cat and dog fur from being imported, exported and traded in European Union countries. The ban took effect on 1 January 2009.
This decision marked the culmination of an eight-year campaign by the Humane Society International, working closely with Members of the European Union and Members of Parliament in the UK.
Design Against Fur
As part of our continuing work on this issue, HSI UK promotes Design Against Fur, an international student competition to "design a campaign poster with a conscience." The annual competition regularly attracts many thousands of entries from students around the world. View critically acclaimed student artwork.
