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Fur Boots

Fur boots may be completely covered in fur or simply trimmed with it. Fur is believed to be one of the first materials used for the creation of clothing. Mink, ermine, rabbit, chinchilla, and fox are just a few of the common animals used for these items.

Many people feel that fur boots are inhumane purchases. This is because the animals bred to create such items are often raised is very poor environments. Cramped cages are very common, as well as the use of hormones to encourage breeding. Neck-breaking, electrocution, and gassing have been standard ways of killing animals for the use of their pelts in these environments.

Fur boots may also be created from synthetics, luckily. These faux fur items offer the added benefits of total selectivity for thickness. They also take much less energy to create. However, it is important to ensure that fake fur products are purchased from a reliable source. In February of 2007, the Human Society discovered that 24 out of 25 jackets that were advertised as faux fur actually included hair of the raccoon dog.

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