Rabbits are commonly used in fur production and most come from China where they suffer terribly. Methods of slaughter include neck breaking, electrocution, strangulation or being repeatedly bashed against a wall.

Sample letter to Tristan & America (written by Terry Roberge):

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Gilles Fortin,
CEO Tristan & America
20 Des Seigneurs St.
Montreal QC H3K 3K3
Tel.: (514) 937-4601 Fax: (514) 935-1233
Email: gilles.fortin@tristan-america.com

Topic: Rabbit Fur

We are extremely dismayed and opposed to your company’s decision to sell rabbit fur clothing items. Animals exploited for the fur industry suffer tremendously in barbaric and inhumane conditions in order to feed senseless human vanity and wants. A number of organizations, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Swiss Animal Protection have revealed their undercover investigations of the horrors of the fur farms in China, a country where there is no animal welfare legislation. Well-known celebrities such as Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney have openly condemned this cruelty and trade.

Rabbits are packed into tiny wire cages where they are forced to exist until they die as they “lived”, miserably, traumatized, and without an ounce of respect. Some are still conscious while being skinned alive.

I cannot imagine that your company would wish to be associated with such massive suffering. Why not follow the lead of other companies such as Banana Republic, Gap Inc., Bedo, Zara, and Jacob and go fur-free? There is simply no way to justify exploiting and profiting from the misery of other beings, especially as there are so many synthetics readily available.

I urge you to take a compassionate stand for the animals and to pull and discontinue selling rabbit fur jackets and any and all fur items. Until then many consumers like myself will be taking our business elsewhere.

Sincerely,

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