Poland Is Voting To Ban Animal Fur Farming, Sparing 8 Million Animals In The Process
By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory
Poland has set a new standard that all animal lovers are bound to celebrate. The Lower House of Poland, Sejm, has recently voted to ban animal fur farming in the country. This is a major win for animals like foxes, raccoon dogs, and minks.
While China and Denmark take the top two spots, Poland ranks third in the world as fur producers. Animals are raised and killed violently solely for their fur in Poland and many other countries. PETA estimates around 8 million lives will be spared annually with this animal fur farming ban. But, sadly, rabbits are not on the list.
Earlier in September, PETA Germany had sent a letter calling for a fur farming ban in Poland. Sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the letter had the support of around 90,000 PETA affiliates.
BAN ANIMAL FUR FARMING IN POLAND
While the Lower House of the Polish Parliament has voted, the Upper House is yet to vote on it. The decision taken by the Sejm must be approved in the Senate and then secure the signature of the President. Once approved, the animal fur farming ban should come into effect within a year.