Minneapolis Next in Line to Ban Fur

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Another day, another potential win for animals after another United States state announced an ordinance to end the production and sale of any new furs. Minneapolis City Council announced a potential ban on fur, joining Connecticut in recent weeks in hoping to put an end to one of the cruelest and most unnecessary industries on our planet.

While there are some out there who would happily argue over the necessity of eating meat, I have yet to find someone who can give me a legitimate reason for fur. Quite frankly, that's because there isn't a single argument that holds validity in defense of fur products. While this has always been the case, more attention has been brought to the horrors animals endure in the fur industry and we can thank activists and advocacy groups for this!

Animals bred solely for their fur are kept in abhorrent conditions their entire existences. Cramped cages, feces covered feet, lack of proper veterinary care, and a perpetual fear of being killed. These poor animals watch in horror as others are electrocuted. In some cases they are bludgeoned or shot but in every case, they are undoubtedly terrified for their lives. All of this horror, all of this abuse, all of this exploitation of animals and for what? A trim on some stupid name brand jacket or some gaudy, tacky looking fur jacket. Whatever the reason, it's despicable and wholly unnecessary when you consider the plethora of synthetic products available to manufacturers. 

This is also kind of a big deal though because this is two U.S. States in less than a month floating around the idea of banning fur. The momentum is building and it's all thanks to the people who are out there exposing these things. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, big names are turning away from the fur industry. We've seen some pretty big brands making the leap to fur free fashion and some big names speaking out against the fur industry. Imagine at this rate where we could be in 5 or 10 years! The potential for a fur free civilization is wholly within reach and this is proof of that. More of us are making conscious efforts to shop more ethically and fur HAS to be one of the first things to go.

If you live in Minneapolis and want to see fur banned for good, contact your local state representative and let them know that you support the ban. Ask your friends and family to get involved as well, it only takes a moment!

Three cheers for the demise of the fur industry!

HAPPY VEG