July 2005
For nearly eight months, peta2 Street Teamers have campaigned against retailer Wet Seal, demanding that the chain stop selling clothing made of fur. On July 20, 2005, PETA received written assurance that Wet Seal will not carry fur this fall season. As a result, PETA has called a moratorium on its Wet Seal Campaign until January 2006, when we’ll meet with the company to discuss a permanent fur-free policy.
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind
