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Anti fur protest in Toronto - Catherine - 10-06-2020

Fur Free Toronto staged a protest at Saks store to bring attention to the fur they sell and the cruelty it represents. Other big name stores like Nordstrom have already chosen to go fur free.  Wearing fur is a thing of the past and it is time for the fur industry to end.

The protesters were wrapping the display of furs with police caution tape when an employee  tried to stop them and ended up collapsing the display.

This was part of an Animal Bill of Rights action held in downtown Toronto with Direct Action Everywhere Toronto.


https://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2020/10/animal-rights-saks-store-toronto-protest/

When the  employee collapsed the fur display it was a message in itself. The fur industry is  collapsing. People are rejecting fur as a fashion statement.
People really don't wear fur coats like they used to. Even fur trim is less popular. More and more stores and fashion houses are rejecting fur.
There could come a year when the sale of fur is banned in Toronto. If the sale of fur is banned then there is no need for trapping and fur farming. 
It is all a dying industry and as one part dies, the other parts die too. 

Better the industry dies than helpless animals.


RE: Anti fur protest in Toronto - LPC - 10-07-2020

Good for them! I would have thought that a campaign of criticism on the company's own social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) would be a good follow-up.


RE: Anti fur protest in Toronto - Catherine - 10-07-2020

Quote:Good for them! I would have thought that a campaign of criticism on the company's own social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) would be a good follow-up.
It is possible that they are doing an online campaign.  I will see if I can find anything.
I think the Direct Action group wants to be out there physically protesting. Thir focus is direct action. 

The protesters were just quietly wrapping the furs in caution tape. The staff that pulled the tape caused most of the fur display to collapse.
That sent a strong message. The whole fur industry is collapsing.  Our protests may help the collapse, but it will fall apart on its own.