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Etsy selling real fur *MNHQ Content Warning for written imagery of extreme animal cruelty*

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CSIblonde · 19/10/2020 23:50

I searched faux fur cushions on Etsy & got a UK seller selling real rabbit fur, sourced from Hong Kong. I knew rabbit fur, imported, is ok in UK law but I didn't expect to find it on a modern,forward thinking company's website. You can't fail to know (sickening videos of it are everywhere ) that slaughter methods there involve a slow, painful death,often skinned alive. You can't email their CEO but there is an [email protected] who I emailed expressing my disappointment. I got the most patronising email back ,quoting import law & saying that because they have a diverse community & seller base there were bound to be some things I found 'disagreeable'. If you want to check it out, redbubble.com is just like Etsy but has way more choice,far nicer products & doesn't sell real fur.

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DotTheCaddy · 21/10/2020 08:01

@Elsewyre I don't think I do but I obviously can't be certain. I'd certainly be more cautious when I buy in future knowing that.

Lilacseahorse · 23/10/2023 21:08

You are completely right. I looked at the US version of this shop and was DISGUSTED to see they see fox fur boots, goat, reindeer skin and many more. It made me sick to see this grinning woman posing in her fox fur boots and fur jacket. It’s not right, I could NEVER NEVER wear real fur on anything.

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