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New York Residents: Support a Ban on Cruel Leg-Gripping Traps

Lawmakers are considering legislation (S.01182/A.667) that would make them illegal in New York.

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Rhode Island Residents: Support a Ban on Fur!

Lawmakers in Rhode Island are considering legislation (S 2221) that would ban fur from farmed animals in the state.

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New York Residents: Support a Ban on Fur Sales!

There’s a chance to make even more of a difference in the fight against the fur trade in New York with the introduction of legislation that will ban the manufacture…

UPDATE: Etsy Bans Fur — A Major Win for Animals & Compassionate Shoppers

Etsy bans fur after sustained advocacy. A major win for animals as pressure grows on remaining retailers to end fur sales.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Cody Roberts Dodges Prison for Sadistic Wolf Torture

In Defense of Animals is utterly disgusted by the sentencing of Cody Roberts, who got probation for sadistic wolf torture in Wyoming.

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MEDIA RELEASE/BREAKING: Etsy to Ban All Fur Sales

In a decisive move signaling the continued collapse of the fur industry, global marketplace Etsy has announced a total ban on the sale of animal fur products across…

Massachusetts Residents: Ban Cruel Fur Sales!

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on the sale of new fur products. Urge passage of H990/S551 to end fur farming sales.

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WATCH: Fur Free Friday Protests Target Louis Vuitton

Activists in Los Angeles and across the U.S. rallied on Fur Free Friday to protest Louis Vuitton’s fur sales. Learn why fur is cruel and take action to help the…

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Victory! Poland Signs Fur Ban Law to End Reign as EU’s Largest Producer

Poland has taken a stand against animal cruelty by banning fur farming. A historic victory for animals, driven by dedicated animal rights organizations.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Poland Signs Fur Ban Law to End Reign as EU’s Largest Producer

In a monumental victory for animals and a devastating blow to the global fur trade, Poland has officially enacted a ban on fur farming. The legislation, signed into…

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Tell Louis Vuitton: Fur Has No Place in Fashion

Tell Louis Vuitton to stop selling real fur. Join the global campaign urging LV to go fur-free and end animal suffering.

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Tell Poland to Ban Cruel Fur Farming!

In what would be a major win against the fur trade, Poland’s parliament has approved a ban on fur farming, but it still has more hurdles.

Victory! Vogue Is Finally Going Fur Free

Condé Nast has adopted a fur-free policy across its publications after years of pressure. In Defense of Animals supporters helped make this happen.

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WATCH: Protestors Urge Consumers & Retailers to Reject Fur

Animals suffer for fur every day. We’re keeping the pressure on brands, lawmakers, and consumers until this cruelty ends for good.

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Fur Free Friday Is Just Around The Corner

This Fur Free Friday, take a stand against fur. Discover ways to take action, support ethical fashion, and help make fur a thing of the past.

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Victory! Max Mara Finally Stops Selling Fur

In Defense of Animals proudly welcomes the luxury fashion house Max Mara’s announcement that it will cease selling fur and fur products. Despite prior resistance…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Max Mara Stops Selling Fur

In Defense of Animals welcomes news that Max Mara Fashion Group and its subsidiaries are going fur-free.

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WATCH: Protests at Fur Holdouts Louis Vuitton & Max Mara

In Defense of Animals stepped up the pressure on cruel retailers still selling fur to honor Fur Free Friday this year, hitting the streets in Los Angeles and Portland.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Bloody Fur Dumped on Louis Vuitton Storefront in Oregon

In honor of Fur Free Friday on November 24, In Defense of Animals and Animal Rights Collective Portland activists held a gory protest aimed at fashion mogul Louis…

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Max Mara, It's Time To Stop Selling Fur!

This Fur Free Friday urge Max Mara to join thousands of other designers by pledging to stop selling fur products for good!

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WATCH: Plant-Based Fur Is Here! Plus Fur Free Friday Fun

IDA interviews the founder of plant-based fur company BioFluff. Louis Vuitton and Max Mara must ditch the fur trade. Fur Free Friday discount at Delikate Rayne!

Tell Congress: Ban Cruel and Dangerous Mink Fur Farms

Urge your U.S. representatives to support the Mink VIRUS Act (H.R 3783) to end cruel and dangerous mink fur farming.

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Get Active in Your Community for Fur Free Friday and Beyond!

For Fur Free Friday, we’ve launched new projects so you can take action for fur-bearing animals in your community!

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MEDIA RELEASE: Fur-Bearing Animals Get Support From Those Seeking To End Recreational Trapping

In Defense of Animals and NH Citizens Against Recreational Trapping joined in the midst of New Hampshire’s trapping season to support a statewide recreational trapping…

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