West Hollywood CA Bans Sale of Fur
An Animal Rights Article from All-Creatures.org

[Ed. Note: This campaign took months of hard work by many activists throughout the Southern California area. It is a well-deserved victory for the animals and for the activists. Contact YOUR city council and maybe your city will be next.]

From The National Humane Education Society (NHES)

On May 21, 2011, the city of West Hollywood Council passed an ordinance which would ban the sale of fur in the city limits.

The City of West Hollywood, California, is going fur-free, the first city in the United States to do so. The city council passed an ordinance which would ban the sale of fur in the city limits.

Millions of animals are trapped and killed each year for their skins and fur—animals sacrificed so their bodies can be used as fashion statements, lining the jackets of runway models and trimming the edges of designer clothing.

Additionally, millions of animals are slaughtered on fur farms for the same purpose. Thankfully, the creation of synthetic materials long ago eliminated humanity’s dependence on fur for protection from the elements.

California citizens, write a letter of thanks to the West Hollywood City Council and then write your own city council, county council, and state legislators and ask them to follow West Hollywood’s lead.

John D’Amico West Hollywood City Council 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069


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