samoyedman Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/hackles-rise-over-dog-fur-claims-at-myer/story-e6freuy9-1226055012158 DEPARTMENT giant Myer has pulled a line of clothing from its racks after claims the garments contain dog fur. An investigation by animal welfare group Humane Society International says clothes made in China from dog fur are for sale in major Australian stores. HSI, which said the retailers included Myer and national chain Wittner Shoes, commissioned tests on vests bought in February when stores were showing their new winter clothes. They claim those tests revealed the clothes, featuring fur labelled as rabbit, were partly made from dog fur. Myer yesterday confirmed it had withdrawn the items from sale to allow independent testing. "Myer was very concerned to learn of the possibility of a product in our store containing dog fur," a spokeswoman said. "The product in question was quickly removed from shelves to allow for independent testing to verify the origin of the fur. "We are working closely with the Humane Society International and the supplier to understand the content of the garment." HSI director Verna Simpson said customers were unwittingly wearing clothing made from dog fur. "We believe people would be horrified to know what they are actually wearing," she said. "Hundreds of vests have been sold, and they are not cheap at around $300, even though dog is used as a cheap substitute for other animals. "They are either being used in clothes which are called something else, like rabbit, or they are hidden behind names such as Gae-wolf, Sobaki, Raccoon and Asian Jackal." Ms Simpson said HSI had used "two top mammalian experts" to test the vests. However Wittner Shoes CEO Michael Wittner yesterday claimed the allegations were "false and mischievious". He said leading Australian forensic science expert Dr James Robertson had "found no evidence of dog in our vests." Mr Wittner said the vests had been the first products they had bought from the supplier. HSI claimed Wittners had new vests tested, not the original clothes it had had checked. Ms Simpson said the vests were made in China, where HSI had exposed horrific "dog factories." "The way the dogs are treated in these factories is horrific," she said. "We witnessed dogs being skinned while alive, dogs squashed into tiny cages and it's obvious people's beloved pets are being stolen for the trade in their skins. "We saw dogs with collars with little hearts on the collars and their poor owners must have wondered what happened to their beloved dog." Ms Simpson said HSI believed Australian Customs needed to more thoroughly investigate fur products entering Australia. Edited May 13, 2011 by samoyedman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapua Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) OMG how can people do that! Edited May 12, 2011 by Tapua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 wtf is wrong with people. That's disgusting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 This would be better in the cruelty section. Dogs being skinned alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 This would be better in the cruelty section. Dogs being skinned alive! Yeah was in 2 minds about here or the other forum. Note Ive changed title of thread so hopefully it will be moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) I'd be concerned about any fur products coming from China, I am sure they are just as cruel to a rabbit, cat or asian jackal as they are to a dog. Edited May 13, 2011 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzlestick Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'd be concerned about any fur products coming from China, I am sure they are just as cruel to a rabbit, cat or asian jackal as they are to a dog. Correct. I've seen numerous videos of alive animals being skun. One of the most shocking was a raccoon. And also a dog on a pile (a pile of animals all who had been skun alive) who lifted his head and was looking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazzapug Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'd be concerned about any fur products coming from China, I am sure they are just as cruel to a rabbit, cat or asian jackal as they are to a dog. Whats in our food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 There was a spate of this sort of substitution in the UK a couple of years ago - just a word of warning it was not just mis-labeling real fur with regard to type, but also using dog fur and labeling it faux fur. I just avoid anything with faux fur at all now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd be concerned about any fur products coming from China, I am sure they are just as cruel to a rabbit, cat or asian jackal as they are to a dog. Correct. I've seen numerous videos of alive animals being skun. One of the most shocking was a raccoon. And also a dog on a pile (a pile of animals all who had been skun alive) who lifted his head and was looking around. :cry: Oh God I wish I hadn't just read this. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireybell Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd be concerned about any fur products coming from China, I am sure they are just as cruel to a rabbit, cat or asian jackal as they are to a dog. Correct. I've seen numerous videos of alive animals being skun. One of the most shocking was a raccoon. And also a dog on a pile (a pile of animals all who had been skun alive) who lifted his head and was looking around. Dear Lord that is revolting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 oh lord ! that is beyond horrific... no sleep for me tonight... i do not purchase good made in chine for a wide variety of reasons.. this just helps cement my decision. Cruelty to any living creature is not acceptable. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 So its OK if the products contain rabbit or raccoon, but not dog? How about just not using ANY fur at all? The whole trade is so cruel. You can get lovely faux fur now, I don't see why people must use real fur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise+Hudson Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I remember watching what sounds like that same video on youtube where the skinned dog looks up and at the camera. Gave me nightmares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Quoting Kirty "So its OK if the products contain rabbit or raccoon, but not dog? How about just not using ANY fur at all? The whole trade is so cruel. You can get lovely faux fur now, I don't see why people must use real fur" Kirty please be careful because stuff labelled faux fur can be dog and other types of fur as well,as far back as 2007 this was being detected in the UK and US. There is a story on the BBC News website from the 19 June 2007 - I won't post the link because it is very graphic and could be very upsetting if someone clicked inadvertently but it is easy to find on their site if you want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Quoting Kirty "So its OK if the products contain rabbit or raccoon, but not dog? How about just not using ANY fur at all? The whole trade is so cruel. You can get lovely faux fur now, I don't see why people must use real fur" Kirty please be careful because stuff labelled faux fur can be dog and other types of fur as well,as far back as 2007 this was being detected in the UK and US. There is a story on the BBC News website from the 19 June 2007 - I won't post the link because it is very graphic and could be very upsetting if someone clicked inadvertently but it is easy to find on their site if you want to check it out. Absolutely, just just coz It says faux fur doesn't mean anything, to be safe I don't buy anything with any fur what so ever I think It's just horrendous to keep doing this when so other many other materials are now available, any one would think humans still live In the dark ages and they need to continue this practice as being a necessity of life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaar Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd be concerned about any fur products coming from China, I am sure they are just as cruel to a rabbit, cat or asian jackal as they are to a dog. Correct. I've seen numerous videos of alive animals being skun. One of the most shocking was a raccoon. And also a dog on a pile (a pile of animals all who had been skun alive) who lifted his head and was looking around. I wish this post had a disclaimer on it first. Going to have some great nightmares tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd be concerned about any fur products coming from China, I am sure they are just as cruel to a rabbit, cat or asian jackal as they are to a dog. So its OK if the products contain rabbit or raccoon, but not dog? How about just not using ANY fur at all? The whole trade is so cruel. You can get lovely faux fur now, I don't see why people must use real fur. already mentioned, see above, and yes from some other comments it seems not even faux fur really is faux. I suppose that makes it faux faux fur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.davey.1960 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Killing animals for their fur is cruel with today's options. I wonder why HSI doesn't care about the thousands killed by BSL. Guess there's no money in spinning that web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhou Xuanyao Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I don't know if the Chinese kill dogs for their fur, perhaps the fur is from dogs slaughtered primarily for meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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