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Beautifully Soft Real Fur Is Environment-Friendly

Real Fur is Part of the Conservation Ethic
From start to finish, the production of furs involve 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 real 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, fur blankets, fox fur and of course, mink oil.

Fur-Bearing Animals are More Plentiful than Ever
No furs from endangered species are sold in the United States. Those sold in the U.S. comes from one of two sources: from 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

Farming Standards Assure Humane Care
Our nation's 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 American furs of superior quality. It takes quality care to produce the rich, soft, lustrous beauty of natural, furs. That special quality has made the products the hallmark of excellence worldwide.

Quality Care
America's family furring farmers have adopted a rigorous program of humane care guidelines based on technical input from veterinarians, nutritionists, furbearer biologists and animal scientists. The fur manufacturer and industry's Merit Award certification program requires veterinary inspection of furring farms. Today more than 95% of domestic 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 furs 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 furs. 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.

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