Critter News

AUGUST 9, 2010

Third Place (The Student Award): Kyle Ramirez, a design student at The Art Institute of Dallas, for his “Cotton Candy Dress” that creates the illusion of something “soft and weightless like fur and cotton candy” but uses cascading ruffles, antiqued satin fabric, artificial flowers and beads, to achieve that illusion.

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Fur Animal Welfare Ethics Primates 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 23, 2015

Some lament the invasive nature of the species and fear for the welfare of their native waterfowl. A perched Egyptian Goose poses identification challenges only to those who consult their field guide to ascertain that a “bird” is the thing with feathers, not fur. That is when the problems hit the fan.

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Florida Fur Lions Elephants 160

Animal Person

MAY 10, 2009

than with any genuine concern for species diversity or even animal welfare." Animal activists don't care about the health or welfare of deer herds? First of all, does he really believe that piffle? What on earth would even give him that idea? I think he's the anti-human person full of self hatred, and this is a case of projection.

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Animal Rights Rights Broiler Chicken Animal 100

Animal Person

MAY 11, 2009

Foot explains why this isn't the end of sealing and quotes a Fur Institute of Canada spokesperson who says: "The activists could have had an influence on the manner in which sealing is conducted - and they still could - if they want to talk and work with the people in the industry. Changes in the manner of slaughter (i.e.,

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Foie Gras Seals Protest Protesting 100

Animal Person

MARCH 29, 2009

I do think that in my lifetime greyhound racing will end, circuses will be animal-free, elephants and marine mammals won't be in zoos, and fur might even be banned. I'm not saying welfare reform is the answer, but that ceasing the use of an animal is the only action that will completely alleviate suffering.

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Psychology Campaign Animal Rights Movement Suffering 100

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW; www.ifaw.org ) has compiled some tips on how to keep pets happy and healthy in the cold months ahead. Not all dogs were born with lush fur coats that keep off the winter chill. We think these are all great tips, and wanted to share them with you!

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International Fund For Animal Welfare Pets IFAW Fur 100