FUR FREE Fluffy Friday #37

Happy Fur Free Fluffy Friday!

Last year we celebrated Fur Free Friday by showcasing some of the fluffiest, furriest animals that are put to death in the name of their glorious fur.  This year, Fur Free Fluffy Friday celebrates the animals that die in the name of leather.

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Lamb, happier sniffing daffodils than contributing to the leather industry.

Pig, happier foraging in woodland than contributing to the leather industry.

Deers, happier skipping amongst the tall grass instead of contributing to the leather industry.

Elk, one of the largest species of deer in the world.  Happier calling into the wind than contributing to the leather industry.

Dog, happier being man's best friend rather than contributing to the leather industry.

Yak, happier living within it's herd than contributing to the leather industry.

Alligator, happy to lurk in the depths hunting for food rather than contribute to the leather industry.

Buffalo, happier grazing on lush grass instead of contributing to the leather industry.

Goat, would rather munch on grass than contribute to the leather industry.

Kangaroo, would rather care for the baby in her pouch than contribute to the leather industry.

Oxen, intelligent animals happier left to their own devices than contributing to the leather industry.

Ostrich, happier burying his head in the sand rather than contributing to the leather industry.

Snake, happier to keep his own skin.

Stingray, happier to glide through the sea than contribute to the leather industry.

Remember to wish your friends a Happy Fur Free Friday today.

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Fur Free Friday is Coming!

On Thursday, Thanksgiving will be celebrated all over the US.  The day after Thanksgiving is known as Fur Free Friday, a day in which animal lovers all over the world educate holiday shoppers about the fur and leather industries.  According to PETA, the fur industry kills 50 million animals a year and the leather industry takes the lives of more than a billion animals. 

Read more about the origins of Fur Free Friday here.

It is widely known that buying and wearing real animal fur supports and contributes to an industry causing immense suffering to animals, however, I don’t think that as many people realise that wearing real leather is the same thing.  There are many different types of leather (which you can read about here) most leather comes from cattle skin but other animals affected are lambs, deers, elks, pigs, buffalos, goats, alligators, dogs, snakes, ostriches, kangaroos, oxen, yaks and even sting rays.

This Fur Free Friday, make it your mission to educate people about the suffering caused by the fur and leather industry.  Advise fashion conscious friends and relatives to consider faux fur and leather instead.  If you would like to hold an event or join an event check out PETA's Fur Free Friday site which includes some comprehensive campaign advice.

If you are unable to attend an event then please spread the word in any way you can, tag #FurFreeFriday on Twitter to help it become a trending topic and also spread the word on Facebook by updating your status telling your friends it is Fur Free Friday or sharing this post with them.  How about texting a friend in the morning wishing them a “Happy Fur Free Friday” so that they ask you what it means?

Happy Thanksgiving to you all, I am thankful for each and every one of you out there and your dedication to animals. 

Fluffy Friday #12 Special Fur Free Friday Edition

Today is Fur Free Friday so I thought Fluffy Friday should be a tribute to all the beautiful animals cruelly killed for their lovely fur.

Fur Free Friday means that people all around the world will be working hard to educate holiday shoppers about the fur industry.

How to get involved in Fur Free Friday:

Peta are running a petition where you can pledge to be fur free, sign up here.

Peta are also asking people to share their fur expose on your Facebook page by clicking here.

Spread the word to your friends and family and tell your friends on Facebook and Twitter too, wish them a "Happy Fur Free Friday!"

If you know anyone who does wear fur ask them to donate their fur to Peta for them to use in their campaign.

Now for our Friday treat... don't all these animals look beautiful with their fur on?

Raccoon with it's famous striped bushy tail.

Mink and baby Mink.

Harp Seal are killed in their thousands for their fur.

Canadian Black Bear skin is used for the British Foot Guard caps.

Chinchilla, his coat looks better on him.

Fantastic Mr. Fox.