Plea against the Fur Trade

I know I am not alone my feelings of revulsion and anger that such an horrific practice is being allowed in the world today - inexcusable when “political correctness” has gone berserk in all sorts of unimportant areas!

The McCartneys have always been outspoken when it comes to cruelty to animals and, in my opinion, are extremely brave to witness the full, unadulterated footage of these horrors. They must be shaken to the core - I know I am, and what I have seen is nothing in comparison! They say they want to give these poor, unfortunate animals a voice - so I am adding mine, in full support of them and for their cause.

Having long thought that wearing any kind of animal fur is totally unnecessary in an age when, if you must dress up like a dog, cat, mink, fox, wolf or any other animal, there are such good fakes available. The programme featured a few ghastly women in New York who insisted their little lives would be incomplete without a fur coat draped around them!

These people should be made to watch at first hand the whole disgusting process in making these garments - particularly the bit where the animal is skinned alive! Then there are the younger so-called ‘icons’ of our times - Jennifer Lopez et al - with their fashion labels are hardly setting a good example to our younger generations. Their greed, and that of all companies who supply these garments at such a terrible cost, in more ways than one, are initially to blame for the existence of this barbaric and outdated practice. But it is the consumer who creates the demand, so it is to them that we must look for help in stopping it.

This winter I was amazed to see how many pairs of fur trimmed boots, bags, hats, scarves, jackets, gloves, etc. were on sale. Then there were the gift shops selling “cute” replicas of cats, dogs, seals, etc. that were also made from real animal fur. Is anyone being questioned about where the fur is coming from?

It is my hope that by now the McCartneys are getting through to the consciences of people in high places. Surely we willing few can help, too, by raising awareness of what is going on. We can spread the word that this abhorrent practice of skinning animals alive is going on. We can stop buying things made with fur. The McCartneys, and others who strive for the fair treatment of any life, should be applauded. They are trying to make the world a kinder, better place for us and future generations and truly deserve our support.

Anyone with an ounce of compassion for animals has to feel greatly saddened by what I have written and will surely agree that it has to stop. Those that don’t have not owned any pet, and cannot possibly have looked into the eyes of a dog!

To help, or to learn more, contact:

Respect for Animals, PO Box 6500, Nottingham NG4 3GB,

tel: 0115 952 5440 or visit their website at www.respectforanimals.org also:

The Humane Society International, 2 Kentish Buildings, 125 Borough High Street,