fur campaign continues

There are still a lot of shops selling factory farmed fur this season.
There will be a fur demo this Saturday 4th July in Newmarket
Meet at the corner of 277 on Broadway and Morrow St
12pm

Anti-Fur Demo this Saturday!

Continuing our anti-fur campaign in Newmarket, we will be having a protest against Country Theme's refusal to remove rabbit fur from their shop. Last Saturday the owner came out saying selling rabbit fur was fine because they are a "pest", she said the fur had been imported from Russia. Rabbit fur is produced through factory farming, the typical conditions of a rabbit fur farm can be viewed here:

When: 12noon this Saturday 13th June
Where: Meet at the corner of Morrow St and Broadway

See you there!

Fur Free Auckland Campaign Continues

The campaign to make Auckland Fur Free is continuing this year with regular demos being held outside stores selling fur. This week two protests were held against Orange Girl and Country Theme, both of whom are selling fur. The protests went reasonably well with quite a few conversations held by passers by. The worker at Orange Gal agreed with our cause and wants the fur removed but admitted being frightened of the owner and said no one could talk to him. This fits well with out past experience of the man who has previously tried to attack us with a metal bar. At the other store the owner told us of how she feeds a cat colony every day. Despite being disgusted at the prospect of selling cat fur she could not make the link that rabbits like cats are capable of feeling pain and there suffering is the same as any other animal – including humans.Whilst the campaign is relatively successful it looks like the fight to make Auckland Fur Free will be a long term campaign. This winter has seen a noticeable increase in the amount of fur being sold and noticeably more people are wearing it. As a result we will be doing weekly demonstrations. Please contact us if you see fur being sold in stores around Auckland.If you would like to get involved in our campaign or would like leaflets and information please contact us at animalrightscollective@gmail.com

Upcoming Anti-Fur and Foie Gras Protests

Fur Free Auckland

There has been several stores identified as selling factory farmed fox and rabbit fur. They have all been given letters and information about the cruelty behind the fur trade. This Saturday, we will be having demos outside of stores in Newmarket who continue to sell this product. Last weekend, a demo was held outside of Orange Gal, who have a history of selling fur. While they had removed the fur-trimmed items from display last Saturday, they have not agreed to stop selling it and will put it back and continue to sell it in the future.

Meet at 11am Saturday 6/6, outside 277, corner of Morrow St and Broadway

Foie gras

Sabato are still selling foie gras, so we need to continue this pressure. We decided week-day demos were more effective so we will be outside Sabato next Thursday.

Meet at 2pm Thursday 11/6, outside Sabato, 57 Normanby Rd, Mt Eden.

Hope you see you all there!

Fur Campaign Victory and Demo this Saturday!

Following our protest from last Saturday, Browns Ski and Alannah Hill in Newmarket have agreed to remove their factory-farmed fur and go fur free! Browns Ski were selling jackets with fox fur trim and Alannah Hill had several items of clothing with rabbit fur.

However, there is a store that have previously agreed to remove fur due to fur protests by Auckland Animal Action who are selling it again this winter. This shop is called Orange Gal. We will be holding a protest against their continued contribution to animal cruelty and fur trade.

Meet at corner of Nuffield St and Remuera Rd, Newmarket at 12noon, this Saturday.

See you there! Bring friends and noise-makers.

Fur Demo this Saturday

Hey All,

Winter is here and fur seems more prolific than ever, so what better time to have a demonstration outside some stores which participate in the cruel fur trade.
The protests this week will be in New Market, at shops who have received information from our group before, and have previously made the commitment to remove fur.
Its really important that we send a clear message to those who sell fur that the fur trade is cruel and unacceptable, so we hope everyone can make it.

When: Sat 23rd May 11.30am
Where: Meeting corner of Remura Rd and Nuffield st (this runs parallel to broadway, just across from 277)

If you want to double check its on text or call our cellphone: 021 042 8443

be great to see you all there!

Save the Beagles - 2009 Protests

Posted on behalf of Save the Beagles Campaign

Protests against Valley Animal Research Centre will be held on the last Saturday of every month from next month onwards. We will alternate protests having them in Napier one month then Palmerston North the next. Confirmed protests dates for the rest of the year are as follows:

27 June - Napier
25 July - Palmerston North
29 August - Napier
26 September - Palmerston North
31 October - Napier
28 November - Palmerston North

Now that we all know in advance it'd be great if people can try to make trips up or down to show support for the campaign.

For further info email freethebeagles@gmail.com

More info: http://savethebeagles.wordpress.com/