HSUS to Consumers: Beware of Dog

The HSUS escalated our campaign to protect animals and consumers from widespread abuses by the apparel industry. We filed a legal petition with the Federal Trade Commission seeking to enforce the Fur Products Labeling Act against 14 major retailers and designers concerning false advertising and false labeling of garments with fur trim.

And this morning, a day after the "Today" show aired a story, "Good Morning America" also reported on our investigation that turned up products made with fur from dogs and other species -- products that were sold as either fake fur or other types of animal fur in violation of the Federal Fur Products Labeling Act. In response to our investigation, many retailers and designers acted to put customers and animals first -- notably Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which have both pledged to go fur free within a year. But a disappointing number of stores and designers did not take appropriate action and are listed in our petition.

Click here to watch this morning's "Good Morning America" show segment. Or Click here to watch yesterday's "Today" show story.

And I want to thank you contacting your U.S. Representative about the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act, which will close the loophole that allowed this deception. Please urge your friends to take action, too.