Don’t Wear “Exotic” Animals
September 18, 2008 by admin
Filed under In the News
Most people would probably agree that it’s not right to wear fur. Animals such as foxes, rabbits, chinchillas, mink, and seals are killed by electrocution, neck-breaking, and having their skulls smashed. The ways exotic animals like crocodiles, snakes, lizards, and other wildlife are killed for boots, belts, bags, wallets, and other “exotic” merchandise are just as cruel. No animal should have to suffer just for us to wear the skin on its back. There’s nothing fashionable about it. Besides, with all the faux options out there, what’s the point in wearing the real thing?
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I couldn’t agree with you more. The idea of killing an animal just so I can wear its skin is literally disgusting to me. I also learned the other day about silk that made my skin crawl. Lots of people tout silk as being a natural, eco-friendly fabric. It can be, but most silk isn’t. Silk worms are typically boiled to harvest their silk. So if you’re looking for silk, keep your eye out for eco-silk — the worms aren’t killed to harvest it.
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I really appreciate your input. I will definitely keep an eye out for eco-silk.
Real people wear fake fur. I saw that on a button once and subscribe to it. Of course I don’t even wear fake fur…kinda tacky! ; )