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Comment by Stephanie Durecko on April 27, 2008 at 5:28am

H&M Joins the International Fur Free Retailer Program
Published 04/24/08

Swedish clothing company H&M is the newest retailer to join the international Fur Free Retailer Program.

With locations across the United States and more than 1,500 stores in 28 different countries, H&M has long been known for its affordable high quality fashions. H&M is also well known for its socially and environmentally responsible business practices — and these include not selling fur.

H&M spokesperson Lisa Sandberg told Born Free USA united with API that “by not selling fur, retailers can make a significant difference in the lives of millions of animals who suffer needlessly when killed solely for their fur.”

The Fur Free Retail Program represents an international effort to provide consumers with accurate information about a retailer's fur policy, allowing consumers to make an informed choice when shopping. To be recognized by the program, companies must commit, in writing, to a no-fur policy.

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute collaborates with other organizations on this international program, and runs the program in the U.S. With its main headquarters in Sweden, H&M worked with our colleagues at Animal Rights Sweden to sign on to the program.

Born Free USA united with API is pleased to help promote this compassionate decision by encouraging our U.S. members and other conscientious shoppers to show their appreciation by shopping at one of the many H&M stores located in the United States.

For a list of additional Fur Free Retailers with stores in the U.S. visit www.furfreeshopping.com.


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Comment by Linda on April 25, 2008 at 2:54am

Experts turn out for farm animal welfare in China
World renowned animal welfare experts traveled to China to take part in a landmark conference on farm animal welfare last week.
WSPA, along with three other leading animal welfare organisations - Compassion in World Farming, the Humane Society International and the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals – joined forces to host the two-day conference.

Amy Firth, WSPA’s Farm Animal Welfare Programme Manager, described the standard of presentations and the interest in the conference as truly heartwarming.

“There is a real desire to improve farm animal welfare in China and WSPA will do all it can to assist with this,” she added.

Peter Davies, Director General of WSPA, said: “The commitment to and knowledge shared at this conference is another hugely significant step for farm animal welfare in China.”

More than 100 Chinese specialists attended the conference, including scientists, government officials and national media.

This landmark conference, which brought together leading experts from across China, as well as international speakers from six countries, will advance the move towards more humane and sustainable farm animal welfare in China.

Comment by Rhonda on April 20, 2008 at 8:28pm

I have also found a terriable case of torture being done to dogs and cats and there is a petition for any one to sign to stop this . please watch the video and sign the petition you will see from this video how badly we need to try to help these poor animals, but I must warn you this video is horrifying.thank you in advance for your help.Go to www.animal saviors.org

Comment by Dette on April 8, 2008 at 10:38pm

Thanks so much for this info.. Here's the link against dog and cat eating and korea. (contributed by steph) http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/443306262 Many thanks!

Comment by SandraFromAustralia on April 2, 2008 at 9:21am

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/02/2206458.htm
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This is a news item just posted on the Australian Broadcasting Commission news website. (The ABC is the Australian publicly funded broadcaster, much like the BBC in Britain.)

The South Korean government is planning to change the law to reclassify dogs as livestock so they can be legally slaughtered for food, SK would become the only country in the world where this would be legal. Thousands of dogs are illegally slaughtered in cruel and inhumane means every year in SK and this is the governments attempt to regulate it. This change would mean many more dogs would have this fate.

Even taking into account cultural differences I am horrified by this. Canines have been bred for thousands of years to be our companions and helpmates. We provide for them. This act is ta betrayal of an ancient trust between our species.

If anyone knows of a petition where we can all protest can they please let us know. I am crying after reading this report.
Sandra

Comment by Dette on March 25, 2008 at 1:08pm