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WIN! Cat-Dog Fur Completely Banned Across European Union

A BAN ON EUROPEAN CAT AND DOG FUR IS NOW FULLY ACTIVATED
1/1/09 - When Humane Society Int’l asked Kinship Circle to create a global action alert to European Commissioners (original alert no longer online), we pushed for enactment of a European Parliament ban on import, export, sale and production of cat-dog fur in Europe. Since enacted, the ban takes full effect on 1/1/09. It closes a loophole that let skins from cats and dogs not specifically killed for their fur slip into the market.

6/21/07, THE FACTS BEHIND THE CAT AND DOG FUR TRADE - Thanks to all who wrote MEPs and non-Europeans who contacted EU officials. The gaping loophole that permitted trade in fur from cats and dogs not specifically killed for their fur has been closed. The Committee on Internal Trade had sought to expand the dog definition to cover "raccoon dogs," wild dogs unrelated to raccoons but named for their thick coats. Despite a USA effort to cover raccoon dogs, only cats and subspecies canis lupus familiaris (domestic dogs) gained protection in Europe. After 1/1/09 imports of cat- dog fur into the EU should cease, but it falls upon each member nation to enforce. China’s outlet will diminish, yet not enough to stamp out the trade. Apart from China’s own market of 1.3 billion buyers, many more countries remain customers. Full European Parliament text of cat-dog fur ban. SOURCE: It’s Their Destiny, 2kat.net/itstheirdestiny

11/20/06, EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSES FULL BAN ON CAT AND DOG FUR - The European Commission adopted a proposal to ban import, export and sale of cat-dog fur. Evidence reveals cat-dog fur is usually undeclared and disguised as synthetic or of vague origin. Most is imported from third countries, notably China where companion animals are raised for this purpose. Many Member States have introduced their own legislation in response to strong opposition from consumers. However divergent national bans can cause disruption in the internal market. The proposed Regulation addresses citizen concerns and creates a harmonized approach, prohibiting all production, marketing and import-export of cat-dog fur in the EU. It also establishes an information exchange for detection of cat-dog fur. SOURCE: European Vegetarian & Animal News Agency (EVANA), evana.org/index.php? id=17226&lang=en spacer


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ACTION #1: FOR AMERICANS
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The Honorable Representative
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Dear Representative,

I am a constituent who cares deeply about animal protection legislation. As a registered voter in your district, I ask for your support and cosponsorship of H.R. 891, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act.

H.R. 891 bans the sale of apparel crafted from raccoon dogs, native canines of China slaughtered for their fur. The bill expands current classification of dog to embody raccoon dogs and stipulates accurate labeling for apparel with any quantity of fur, regardless of monetary worth.

American consumers have a right to know what they are buying. Present law specifies fur goods display species, manufacturer and country of origin. But the Federal Trade Commission allows retailers to bypass labeling laws for furs valued under $150. This loophole lets dog-cat furs creep into the U.S.

In early 2007, Humane Society of the United States unveiled hidden dog-cat hides in "fake fur" products from China, the world leader in finished fur garments that exports over half of all furs sold in the U.S. "We went to warehouses with stacks and stacks of pelts from golden retrievers and other dogs. Millions of dogs and cats are killed for their fur, with that fur finding its way into fur trim sold in Western markets," says Wayne Pacelle of HSUS.

As part of its investigation, HSUS bought fur trim from 17 retailers, including Neiman Marcus and JC Penney, that tested positive for domesticated dog. Merchants sell unmarked, dyed and misleadingly labeled boots, coats, linings, toys and homeopathic remedies to unsuspecting consumers.

Most Americans, particularly those who buy faux goods, would be shocked to know their purchase supports Asia’s dog-cat fur trade. Chinese fur markets bludgeon, hang, electrocute and strangle fur-bearing animals, including millions of cats and dogs. Cats are choked in their cages alongside live cats. Dogs are hung from wire nooses and slashed across the groin.

In 2005, Swiss Animals Protection East-International documented fur farms in China’s Hebei Province. They videotaped workers carving skin from alert dogs, foxes, and other animals. Some fully skinned animals continued to breathe and blink sluggishly as their hearts pulsated another 5- 10 minutes.

During transport, up to 8,000 caged dogs and cats are stacked into a single truck without food or water. At an animal market in Southern China, investigators saw 20 cats smashed inside one wire cage and dead cats draped over cages. Dogs and cats flattened inside filing-drawer size cages were tossed from truck beds on to hard pavement. Animals screamed as their paws were crushed. Some still wore collars and ID tags, indicating they were stolen companions.

Please protect our right to make informed purchases. I strongly urge you to support and cosponsor H.R. 891, the Dog and Cat Fur Enforcement Act.

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ACTION #2: FOR EUROPEANS
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