All fur coat and no knickers

Years ago, I heard a report that some clothing and accessory items labeled as faux fur were actually made with real fur. That's crazy! I've been avoiding purchasing fur-trimmed togs since. And then, last month, The Humane Society of the United States reported that a handbag at major retailers, Nicole Lee's Fabiola Faux Fur Trim Satchel, in fact consisted of real rabbit fur, not faux, as its name and label state. How can one tell? Look at the root of the hairs—does it look like your cat or dog’s coat? It might be: According to HSUS, “More than 75 million animals, including rabbits, raccoon dogs, mink, bobcats, foxes and even domestic dogs and cats, are killed annually to make … fur products.” Use the guide at http://tinyurl.com/fakefur for tips on telling them apart.