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Beautiful Real Fur and the Environmental Impact

Throughout history, fur garments have been worn and enjoyed for their warmth, beauty, durability and practicality. Today's consumers appreciate their furs for other reasons as well. In a world where lifestyle decisions have far-reaching implications for the global environment, it's important to know that real fur is among nature's most ecologically sound products, and that all furs sold in the United States come from plentiful species. In fact, thanks to skilled fur farmers and dedicated wildlife professionals, fur bearing animals are more abundant today than at any time in our nation's history.

Animal rights activists have launched a campaign to deny us the freedom to choose fur. They oppose the consumption of meat and dairy products. They reject the use of animals in medical research. They view pet ownership as a form of slavery. And their goal is to impose that value system on the rest of us. In America, our way of life is based on freedom to choose for ourselves. We exercise that freedom by making intelligent and informed decisions, based on the facts. That's the purpose of this portion of our web site. After you read it, you will understand why fur continues to be - as it has been for centuries - the natural choice.

REAL FUR IS ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY

Real Fur is Part of the Conservation Ethic
From start to finish, the production of real fur involves virtually no waste, an important element of the conservation ethic. Farm-raised furbearers consume meat, poultry, grains and other farm byproducts not suitable for human consumption - products that would otherwise require costly landfill disposal. In turn, the byproducts of fur farming are used in the production of many everyday products, including cosmetic and soap perfumes, hypoallergenic soaps and cosmetics, paint, tires, animal feed, pet foods, fertilizer, and, of course, mink oil.

Fur Bearing Animals are More Plentiful than Ever
No furs from endangered species are sold in the United States. Fur sold in the U.S. comes from one of two sources: from fur farms or from trapping regulated by state governments. As wildlife habitat has given way to civilization, it has become vital to manage animal populations not only for the protection of people but for the survival of the animals themselves. That's why trapping is recognized, endorsed and regulated by government as an important element in proper wildlife management.

A COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

Fur Farming Standards Assure Humane Care
Our nation's fur farmers are strongly committed to the ethic of humane conduct toward farm-raised furbearers. Proof of that is right before your eyes every time you see an American fur of superior quality. It takes quality care to produce the rich, soft, lustrous beauty of natural fur. That special quality has made American fur the hallmark of excellence worldwide.

Quality Fur Comes from Quality Care
America's family fur farmers have adopted a rigorous program of humane care guidelines based on technical input from veterinarians, nutritionists, furbearer biologists and animal scientists. The fur industry's Merit Award certification program requires veterinary inspection of fur farms. Today more than 95% of domestic fur production in the U.S. comes from certified farms which have passed inspection by an independent licensed veterinarian.

A Matter of Choice
In a free society, lifestyle decisions are a matter of personal choice. The decision to eat meat, wear fur or benefit from animal-based biomedical research is, and should remain, an individual one. Virtually every aspect of life as we know it depends on the responsible use of animals. Animal products play a vital role in our daily lives.

Think about your clothing - wool, silk, leather and goosedown as well as fur. Think about the foods you enjoy -- meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, honey. Think about the infinite range of animal products which enhance our daily lives -- everything from hypoallergenic cosmetics to suntan oil, hair care products, car wax, shoe polish, photo film, brake fluid, tires, candles, pet food and fertilizer.

If you believe in our right as individuals to choose our own lifestyles, we encourage you to share this information with others. If you would like more information about the fur industry or the animal rights movement, please explore the rest of our site or contact us.

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