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After lengthy discussions with PETA, Puma has pledged to NEVER use fur or exotic animal skins in any of their products.

The sportswear brand's decision is receiving praise worldwide and they were even awarded the Compassionate Retailer Award from the animal rights' organization.

PETA's EVP Tracy Reiman says Puma going animal-free is HUGE:

"Every snakeskin shoe or piece of fur trim comes with a high price—and it's paid by animals who are driven mad in cages on fur farms or nailed to trees and skinned alive. When a company of Puma's prestige takes a tough stance against animal abuse, the entire industry and other businesses worldwide sit up and take notice."

We couldn't agree more! Hopefully more companies will follow in their footsteps!

What do you think about Puma's choice? Does it make you want to support them more???

Tags: animal rights, animal-free, fur free, peta, puma, shoes, sneakers, tracy reiman

This shouldn't come as a surprise, but PETA's not a fan of Victoria Beckham's new line of crocodile and lizard skin handbags.

In fact, they're so angry the animal rights group is threatening to pour lizard's blood on her!

A source in on the icky stunt reveals:

"PETA have been on Victoria's back for weeks, sending email after email, and even publicly Tweeting her, posting things like, 'Skins are never posh, Posh'…PETA knows she is highprofile and that whatever stunt they pull will garner mass publicity. The fact her bags were so well received at her recent showcase in New York has simply given them more incentive.

One of the ideas being mooted is that Victoria gets covered in a bucket of animal blood - cow or lizard - at her next UK public appearance. Another rather sick suggestion was to pelt crocodile feet at her when she goes to an editors' lunch in London next month. Victoria tries not to surround herself with bodyguards but her security has had to be increased."

Of course both the blood and reptile feet would be fake, but still sounds gross.

A rep for Posh has already fired back at PETA, telling them they're entitled to their own opinion. BUT they add:

"The handbags are made to the highest quality and design. These skins sit strictly within the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) regulations, and are monitored at every step of production. The skins are farmed in America under very tight guidelines."

We still think it would be a good idea for Victoria to have extra security and maybe wear something she's not so attached to, just in case.

[Image via JDH/JCP/WENN.]

Tags: angry, animal rights, crocodile skin, lizard skin, lizards blood, peta, victoria beckham handbags

Leona Lewis was on a mission before sitting front row at Roberto Cavalli this week.

The singer, who is an avid animal rights activist and vegetarian, questioned the designer about how ethical his clothes are just minutes before sending the leather and snakeskin collection down the runway.

Surprisingly, Roberto was very open to what Leona had to say and agreed to make animal-friendly designs for her.

Wow.

We're sure it didn't hurt that she's a mayjah celebrity and good looking.

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: animal rights, ethical, ethical clothing, ethics, leather, milan fashion week, snakeskin, vegetarian

After being called "desperate" by PETA, Pam Anderson is letting Janet Jackson know what she thinks about her being the new face of Blackglama fur.

The animal rights activist, who currently appears in PETA's newest ad campaign, told Out magazine:


It's disappointing. She has spoken out against fur before. I don't know why some people stop listening to their heart. I guess some people get greedy, but it's sad.

While Pam may not have been as harsh as PETA, calling Janet a greedy hypocrite is still pretty bad.

Tags: animal rights, blackglama, out magazine, peta

Anna Nicole's baby daddy, Larry Birkhead has decided to put her items on the auction block to raise money for their daughter Dannielynn's future.

Larry explains his decision, saying:

"It's like, do I want to hold on to one of Anna's dresses, or do I want to try to help Dannielynn's future? Dannielynn has different needs than other kids. She has to have security because we have a lot of curious people and it creates a bit of a problem. And now that she's starting school, she'll need to go to a private school."

Some of the items up for grabs include many of Anna's dresses, furniture, Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, as well as her own paintings.

Birkhead adds:

"I have come to the realization that you don't have to have something in your hands for it to be a memory. I think Anna would appreciate that these items are going to help Dannielynn thrive and flourish and continue being the great kid that she is."

He makes a very good point. And it's great to see that he's looking out for their daughter.

Larry has made some exceptions with where certain proceeds will go.

Money collected from a dress Anna wore in a PETA ad will go to the animal rights group. He also plans to set aside a certain amount of the proceeds that will be donated to Anna Nicole and Daniel Wayne Smith Foundation.

If you're wanting to take part in the auction, it'll all be going down on June 26th at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

[Image courtesy of Julien's Auctions.]

Tags: animal rights, anna nicole, auction, juliens auctions, larry birkhead, marilyn monroe, peta, planet hollywoof

PETA's on the attack again!

Their latest victim? Jessica Simpson.

The animal rights group is blasting the reality starlet for wearing exotic skins.

PETA hopes their new video campaign featuring Joaquin Phoenix will enlighten Simpleton on how badly reptiles are treated for their skin.

Wonder if their point will get through Jess' big ol' empty blond head?

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: animal rights, exotic animal skin, peta, snakeskin