Building on the international success of the Fur Free Retailers scheme, multiple member groups of the Fur Free Alliance teamed up on September 1, 2008 to launch an online petition urging compassionate shoppers to sign in support of the animals, and to persuade even more retailers to pledge to become totally fur free.

The Fur Free Retailers scheme is an international project, organised by members of the Fur Free Alliance, to provide consumers with accurate information about a retailer's fur policy, allowing consumers to make an informed choice when shopping. The scheme works by establishing positive relationships with, and offering support to, those retailers who have committed, in writing, to a no-fur policy.

To find a list of retailers who take a stand against animal cruelty by not selling fur or fur trim, visit the Fur Free Retailers website.

To sign the online petition and encourage retailers to commit to a fur free policy and to join the international fur free retailer scheme visit: http://www.furfreeshopping.com/f_petition.php.

Details can also be found on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/furfreeretailer and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fur-Free-Retailer/32254327802

For more information contact info@furfreeshopping.com