Under Pressure From PETA, Toronto’s CN Tower Goes Fur-Free

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by Michael dEstries January 14, 2009
Categories: Animals, Home.

cn_towerAnother famous celebrity has gone fur-free! This time, Toronto’s CN Tower, the tallest free-standing structure in the Americas, is the big winner.

Sure, you don’t think of buildings as drawing the ire of PETA — but it’s what’s inside that matters, and the gift shop at the CN Tower was guilty of selling hats made out of rabbit and raccoon fur. “There’s a world of suffering in every fur hat and piece of fur trim,” says PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk. “CN Tower is to be commended for keeping the fur on the animals’ backs by taking the fur off its shelves.”

According to a rep for the Tower, the fur hats will be discontinued immediately.

via PETA

About Michael dEstries

Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

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  • http://twoliablog.com/livin-veg/ Ali

    I love it! Especially after the Canadian Fur Council started pushing their “fur is green” garbage.

    Kick a$$ for CN Tower!

    Ali
    http://twoliablog.com/livin-veg/

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  • http://www.veganeatingout.com/ Vegan Eating Out

    If it made headlines it’s a step in the right direction :)

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