OHS Position Statement: Fur Farming
Fur farming inflicts pain and suffering on animals solely for fashion, and is inconsistent with the mission of the OHS (1) .
The OHS opposes:
- the farming of animals for fur; and
- the sale of articles containing animal fur.
The OHS acknowledges that fur farming is a legal activity and recommends that at a minimum, it is done in a manner consistent with voluntary industry codes of practice on the care, handling and slaughter of animals. For more information on these codes, see http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/transport/infrastructuree.shtml
(1) The mission of the OHS is: To work in and with our community to provide leadership in the humane treatment of all animals, to address the causes of animal suffering, to encourage people to take responsibility for their animal companions and to provide care for animals who are neglected, abused, exploited, stray or homeless.
