Bill bans dog/cat fur products in USA YEY!!!!

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Bill bans dog, cat fur products

 

WASHINGTON (AP) - Selling or making products with dog or cat fur is now

a

federal crime under a bill signed into law by President Clinton. Under

the

new law, selling, making or transporting clothing, toys or other items

made

with the fur or skins of dogs and cats could bring a maximum $25,000

fine or

up to a year in prison. " This legislation sends a strong message to

importers and retailers that sales of dog and cat fur will not be tolerated

in the United States, " said Wayne Pacelle, senior vice president of Humane

Society of the United States. Clinton signed the bill late last week.

It was

introduced last year in Congress by Sen. William V. Roth, R-Del. and

Rep.

Jerry Kleczka, D-Wis. There is no evidence that pets are being killed

in the

United States for their fur, but DNA tests on furs have confirmed that

products like gloves, fur linings and insoles for shoes and boots made

with

dog or cat hair have been sold in this country, the Humane Society said.

 

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