We, the undersigned group of not-for-profit charities, with significant membership in New York City, respectfully urge support for Intro 1476, introduced by Speaker Corey Johnson. This legislation would prohibit the sale of fur apparel in New York City.
Worldwide, over 100 million animals are abused and killed for their fur every year. Whether raised on fur-farms or trapped from the wild, fur-bearing animals including foxes, coyotes, wolves, bobcats, beavers, otters, dogs, cats, and raccoon dogs, have unimaginable cruelty inflicted upon them by the fur industry.
As consumers become more aware of how animals are violently abused and killed for their fur, they are seeking to buy clothing, shoes, and accessories that are as ethically produced as they are functional and stylish. That is why designers, fashion houses, and cities around the world are joining together in banning the sale of fur and shutting down fur farms. In the past 18 months, Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Coach, Burberry, Gucci, Michael Kors, and more, have all banned fur. And the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco have recently banned the sale and/or manufacturing of fur.
Speaker Corey Johnson has introduced a common-sense bill that would end the unnecessary suffering of animals abused by the fur industry. We applaud the City’s commitment in recent years to protecting sharks from the shark fin industry, puppies from puppy mills, and wild animals from circuses. We strongly support New York City joining the dozens of designers, fashion houses, and cities in prohibiting the sale of fur apparel.
Sincerely,
Black VegFest
United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee
Grassroots Artists Movement (G.A.ME)
Encompass
Animal Connection
The Humane Society of the United States
Vegans of New York
NYU SALDF
Afro Vegan Society
Project Coyote
In Defense of Animals
Factory Farming Awareness Coalition
Animal Defenders of Westchester
NYCLASS
Caring Activists Against Fur
Four Paws International
Animal Cruelty Exposure Fund
International Anti-Fur Coalition
Total Liberation New York
Lady Free Thinker
Anti Fur Society
The Animals' Battalion
Animal Cruelty Exposure Fund
Reaching Out For Animal Rights
Citizens Committee For Animal Rights
Four Paws International
The Land and Sea Institute
Save Haven Sanctuary
Tamerlaine Sanctuary
Global Strays
All About Rabbits Rescue
Farm Forward
Vegan Lady Boss
Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
Fashion Revolution
Jewish Veg
NYC Hip Hop Is Green
Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy
Jewish Initiative for Animals
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Born Free USA
Their Turn
Direct Action Everywhere
Chilis on Wheels
NYC Vegan Vegetarian Meetup
Mayor’s Alliance For NYC’s Animals
The Save Movement
Barn Sanctuary
Collectively Free
V For Veganism
World Animal Protection
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Fur Free Society
Last Chance For Animals
Responsible Eating and Living
The Humane Society of New York
Animal Hope In Legislation
Animal Welfare Institute
Animal Defenders International
Animal Haven
Animal Protection and Rescue League
Keep Me Warm Doghouses, Inc
Fur Free Minneapolis
Benevolent And Enlightened Beauty
The Buddy Fund