Animals Today May 3, 2015. Deceptive and fraudulent labeling of faux fur: learn how to ensure the products you buy are cruelty free. Good news for circus elephants.

 Lori’s first guest for the show was Pierre Grzybowski, policy enforcement Manager for the Humane Society of the United State’s Fur-Free Campaign.  Pierre explained how garments, shoes and handbags marked and advertised as being composed of synthetic materials may actually have animal fur or hair. The HSUS is a strong voice against this practice and has successfully championed legislation to end it. Pierre explained the law and how consumers can make sure they know what they are buying with a few simple tests.

Then Lori celebrated the recent announcement by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus that they will discontinue using elephants. But why is it going to take a few years to implement? And what about all the other abused animal performers?