Is There Blood in Your Boots?
It’s hard to tell how many people
actually wear Uggs, but we can say for sure there are a lot!! Unfortunately, most people do not know of the
horrific way these boots are made.
Here’s some info; you
can make your own decision whether you think the cruelty is worth the “fashion”
statement. Ugg boots are made from sheep who were castrated without painkillers or who have their throats cut. Personally, I think the boots are Ugg-ly, but that's just my opinion. Plus there are plenty of alternatives to Uggs and other cruelty-based items.
Pamela Anderson, who was basically
the poster girl for Uggs, announced she will never wear Uggs again now that she
learned how they are made:
And the fake Uggs are made from
raccoon dogs who are skinned alive. Check out the site below, but beware the content is pretty graphic:
http://protection4animals.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/raccoon-dogs-skinned-alive-in-china/
Could you imagine if that were you locked in a cage waiting to be skinned alive?! No way! Unimaginable! I'm sure the raccoon dog felt just as scared.
Cruelty-free boots and shopping guide:
Could you imagine if that were you locked in a cage waiting to be skinned alive?! No way! Unimaginable! I'm sure the raccoon dog felt just as scared.
Cruelty-free boots and shopping guide:
*Melissa
wow, now that i know this i will NEVER buy another pair again. Thats cruel and disgusting to do to poor innocent sheep :/
ReplyDelete- Gionna
i didn't like nor wanted to wear uggs in the first place and this just makes them even worse! there is no reason why an animal should have to go through this for a ugly shoe. I'm happy that this is up and going around the internet so hopefully people will understand that uggs are truly ugly.
ReplyDeleteTaShanna Parker
I couldn't agree more. I myself have never owned a pair of uggs and after seeing this I never plan on owning a pair. No wonder the the product is so ugly it comes from an ugly process.
DeleteAshley Abbott
I am going to shamefully admit that I have Uggs. I actually received them for a Christmas present a couple years back when they weren't as popular. When I first received my Uggs I felt a feeling of joy. I thought they were stylish and comfortable. I knew they were made out of real sheep fur because that information is in the package. I never knew the extent to which they made the boots. After reading the startling information I feel a little discouraged and ashamed to wear my Uggs. I just don’t like the fact that I am contributing to the harsh death of the innocent sheep. I feel as though animals have rights. If they could express themselves intelligently they would not volunteer to make Uggs. Since I already have Uggs I probably won’t stop wearing them because that would be a waste of money but I will feel absolutely guilty wearing them.
ReplyDeleteCamille Nicole D.
Now that I know the truth about how uggs are made, I would not suggest anyone to buy a pair
ReplyDeleteDominick P.
I always knew that Uggs were popular. What I did not know was how they were made or more importantly how badly they treat the sheep. I will never look at a pair of Uggs again, without shaking my head in disbelief.
ReplyDeleteI always knew that Uggs were popular. What I did not know was how they were made or more importantly how badly they treat the sheep. I will never look at a pair of Uggs again, without shaking my head in disbelief.
DeleteFrancis Yangello
well its sucks what the poor sheep have to deal with so people can wear them as a trend personally i do own a pair bt i never knew the process of making them
ReplyDeleteNicole Knight
It's sad the way people mistreat animals. I'd be fine with people wearing those boots and similar products if the animal was killed humanly. It's disgusting to see those pictures and videos of the animals being skinned alive to get such a mundane product
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they can find alternative materials to use besides what they are using now. Even if they can't, they could use already deceased animals. There's no need to skin an animal alive. Even the barbarians killed their animals first before they harvested them.
ReplyDeleteScrolling through the different blogs this one about UGGS really caught my attention because I do have several pairs of them as gifts from either my birthday or christmas. I have always known that a part of their materal was made from sheep's fur, but I did not know how cruley the sheep were being treated around the world. I disagree with the whole fur process, and you would think they could come up with some other material that is similar to sheep's fur instead of harming these inicent animals.
ReplyDeleteKirsten Rebyak
I own a few pairs of uggs , and after reading this article I'm really upset to know to what extent they go through upon making them. It's embarrassing that I wear these things I think are so stylish , but who knows how many animal's lives I contributed to killing trying to be "cute" . The sheep fur isn't even what really MAKES the Uggs. That's not what donates to it's stylishness to me. I wish that they would continue to make the uggs, just replace the fur with something synthetic. I don't understand how they're aloud to do this when animal's have rights too .
ReplyDelete-Bria Kinder
I can proudly say I have never had a pair of uggs or ever wore any type of fur from a animal. I do like uggs probably just because they are in style. The are way to expensive though. I was considering getting a pair before i read this.It grosses me out that I would be wearing furs of animals being tortured too death. In saying that I will share the word of how uggs are made and the cruel act lambs endure.
ReplyDeleteI don't wear Uggs. Never have. I think it's ashame what people do to the animals in order to make these boots that everyone is wearing. To be honest, I am not sure that individuals are really educated when it comes to how and where these Uggs boots are made. If society was aware of the process I don't think as many people would wear these types of boots.
ReplyDeleteSophia
I disagree, I think that even if people were educated about the torturing of the animals, most people will still buy the Uggs, because some people care more about fashion than the death of an animal.
DeleteGerri Teat
That's so pathetic to say, but probably true. :(
Delete-Richelle L SCC
Honestly, I never cared for the UGG boot, nor have I followed the popular fashions. This is one time I'm glad I didn't.
ReplyDeleteMelinda Wine
I was really upset when I read this. I have more than a few pairs of UGG related products and had no idea that people actually did this, I just thought that the sheep were shaved and the sheep would grow more fur and would be used again.
ReplyDeleteJessica Immediato
Unfortunately, I think that's a common misconception. Richelle L SCC
DeleteWearing a specific brand of boots that will make you more "popular" is not worth the torture these animals go through. I never knew the extremes that people would go to to make boots is unreal. This information should be spread to people who buy UGG prpoducts in hopes that the demand for these products will decrease.
ReplyDeleteEmily Murschell
Being an UGG wearer, I had no idea that this is what the animal's went through to obtain their fur. I thought that the sheep were shaved and then left alone untill their fur grows back. I didn't know the process was torturous. I feel sorry for these animals but I am still going to wear my UGG slippers because I spent a ridiculous amount of money for them.
ReplyDeleteRachel Aronson
Have have worn Uggs since they became really popular, around 7 years ago, and I own 5 pairs and I had no idea that they were made in such an inhumane way. Going to all of the links listed and seeing how they treat these animals I have decided to any more Ugg boots, I just feel bad that I unknowingly supported this torture for so long by buying so many of their products.
ReplyDeleteRyann Dyer
I was looking for alternatives to this and I found that they make synthetic sheep skined ugg boots. Thery're the same thing and are cheaper at that.
ReplyDeleteI am going over all the comments I have posted and
ReplyDeleteI just noticed something... Maybe I missed over the blog I was thinking about. All this talk about animals and the things that are being done to them. Where is the blog on children in Africa starving, needing medications and needing attention??? Just asking.....
Sophia
not all of the fake uggs are made from raccoons. most are synnthetic fabrics used to insulate and construct the actual boot. and as for the comment above i agree about starving children but more importantly, the starving children in AMERICA. EM
ReplyDeleteI have never bought a pair of UGGS in my life, but i do have boots not exactly sure if its synthetic material or real fur from an animal but i most definitey am going to look into it!
ReplyDeleteK.Ballentine
I myself have never bought a pair of uggs and doubt that I ever will, because I don't like the way they look. I can't honestly say that if I did like them, that I would not buy them, even though I know an animal had to die, in order for me to get them.
DeleteGerri Teat
I bought a pair of uggs and love them, later found out that they was made from sheep skin. I did not think it was a big deal and continued to wear them. However, after reading this blog and the comments I have changed my mind. I did not know they tortured the animals. That is ridiculous they should not tortur the sheep there has to be a different way like medicine or putting a different type of fake fur in the ugg boots.
ReplyDeleteTiffany Yeich
I think it is great that you changed your mind after it was brought to your attention that in order for you to get the uggs an animal had to be tortured. I agree with you at first I did not think it was a big deal either but it is something to think about.
DeleteGerri Teat
I'm an ugg person. I have over 10 pairs of uggs. But, I had no idea that animals were hurt in the making of them. Why can't they just shave a sheep and let them grow back their fur and then continue to do it that way? Why do they need to torment them first? I don't even really know why need to kill the animal.. the fur is what uggs are all about, who cares if the outside is "sheep skin" there has got to be other ways for the outside of the boot to not be sheep.
ReplyDeleteTaylor
Totally agree I love Uggs I have 6 pairs and I was shocked to find out the way that the boots were made. They need to find another way to make these boots that don't hurt the sheep. In this day and age its just not necessary.
Delete-Ryann Dyer
It is such a shame that animals go through so much torture in order for humans to make a fashion statement. Uggs are just one of the name brands that contribute to animal abuse around the world. In order for this abuse to stop, we, the consumers need to stop buying these products. We surely would not want our dogs and cats being skinned alive to be used as boots in China.
DeleteJoseph Tighe
I agree, I hate that UGGS are like a fashion statement, and unfortunately, i've condoned to it.. I kind of wish that I wouldn't have known this because now I feel like i shouldn't wear my uggs, because i hate the fact that it is a fashion statement. I don't like hurting animals, period point blank, the end. and i hate that one of my favorite shoes hurts animals
DeleteTaylor
Well, I personally do not own a pair of Uggs but I know people that do. I totally agree with Ryann, There are MANY ways of making these boots and other clothing from sheep without making their death horrible and inhumane. In the "old days" that is how they would survive and keep warm but they seriously need to stop torturing these animals for the benefit of humans. It is disgusting and degrading :(
ReplyDeleteIt is disgusting that animals go through torture for a pair of boots. These animals aren't dying to feed the hungry, or help someone, but for someones feet. That is wrong in every sense. Then to top it off They place a high price on them, making people think they are special and feel special buying them. These boots should stop being made, with real Animals, using Faux anything looks just as good.
ReplyDelete~Stacie Hill
I love my uggs and they are all I wear all winter but it is absolutely ridiculous how they are made. I never knew that the sheep were harmed in any way and after reading this blog and watching some video's I am shocked. Using a sheep's fur for the inside of the boot is one thing but there should be some kind of synthetic fabric to use for the actually boot. It is just completely unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteyeah,i totally agree. The fur is one thing, you can shave an animal and them not be hurt and still have uggs.. and the way that people make things now a days, you cant even really tell when something is real or fake because it's made so well
DeleteTaylor
I think its insane the kind of treatment these animals have to go through just to make boots. There has to be some kind of substitute for the boots along with other clothing. I coulnt imagine torturing animals at all i dont understand how someone can do that to an animal and be ok with it.
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ReplyDeleteEven though we know that animals are killed to produce the popular boots called uggs, I'm sure this fact will not stop people from buying them, especially the teenagers and young adults.
ReplyDeleteGerri Teat
I think that it is great that people can come together in support of animal cruelty, it's a shame that as a people we can't come together on other important issues. Like Sophia brought up, what about straving children. I guess its a matter of individual priority.
ReplyDeleteGerri Teat
It's great to see someone in the public eye like Pamela Anderson actually making it known what is happening. It's horrible what's happening to the animals. It would be great to have something so popular like Uggs but made without the cruelty.
ReplyDeleteI agree. they could easily substitute the fur, and the sheep skin.
ReplyDeleteIt's kinda twisted that so many people buy these not knowing what's happening to the animals, glad I'm a guy and don't have to deal with the guilt associated with owning a pair of Uggs
ReplyDelete-Robert H
It is good to see that someone is such as Pamela Anderson is using their big name for a good cause. I wear Uggs and am astonished to see the cruelty that takes place all in the name of a fashion statement. Can't say that I will never wear my Uggs again, I already paid the hefty price tag to own them, but it will most certainly make me think twice before purchasing them again.
ReplyDeleteRachel Layton
I have a pair of Lugz, and if they are made from torturing sheep like UGGS are; I will never buy a pair again.
ReplyDeleteJeffery Battle
As a male uggs don't really fit into my life style. It is ashame what people will do for a warm boot or slide on slipper. Killing those poor animals is really over the top for a pair of shoes.
ReplyDeleteWilliam White
i would have not thought that they were treating the animals like that is simlply thought they were just triming wool off sheep, the i guess they are (sheep skin).Why do they have to use such curel measures.
ReplyDeleteFelicia Simmons
I wear ugg boots, but i never knew the cruelty animals suffered for their fur. I always thought the were just shaved not actually skinned. I'm not sure if i'll be buying another pair next winter.
ReplyDeleteEven though I am not a huge fan of animals, I feel for these sheeps, racoons, dogs, and cats. It's just wrong and unreal to me. I would be crushed if my personal dog or cat was punished in this way. I probaly will never buy a pair of Ugg boots again. Because I will be reminded of the article and pictures I just seen.
ReplyDeleteThis to me is a great eye opener to everyone. Im a guy and dont wear these shoes obviously. But this really does show you how clueless and nieve some ppl are to what theyre wearing. Guarantee at least 80% of the ppl that wear these had no clue what so ever.
ReplyDeleteAJ
I have many pairs of Uggs and I do not love them because they are a "fashion statement". I love them because they are comfortable and are good quality boots. I did not know that the sheeps were tortured in order to make Uggs. I also thought that the sheep were just shaved and then left alone for their fur to grow back. I will not stop wearing my Uggs because I already have them and they all were expensive, but I wish they would find a way to still make Uggs without hurting or torturing animals in the process. There is no reason to hurt and torture poor, innocent animals for any reason at all.
ReplyDelete-Jessica Scull
I do not agree with how they are treating these sheep. I own a few pairs of uggs and just like what Jessica said I just thought they shaved them and let their fur go back, I did not think about all the abuse actually happening. This will definitely make me think twice about getting another pair.
ReplyDeleteZach McDonough
I will think twice too!
Delete-Jessica Scull
I believe uggs are ugly, and what they do to these animals are even more ugly. How these people treat the animals inhuman. I could have understood if they just shaved the animals instead of skining the animal. Many people don't know the real abuse the animals go through just so girls can wear ugly boots.
ReplyDeletebrianna ottinger
Men wear them, too. They are fine to me. I just didn't know how they were made. It breaks my heart.:(
DeleteOctavia Adams
first of all, I don't understand how anyone could find Uggs visually appealing. Second of all, they hurt animals to produce them. So they're ugly AND they harm animals to make them? WHY
ReplyDeleteI think its sad that people have to buy something like uggs to make themselves fit in. The fact that it kills animals to make them is even worse. Just be yourself and be happy with yourself, then you know who your real friends are.
ReplyDeleteAlec Gruetter
I think the lining of the boots are so comfy it is crazy to think that I am comfortalbe becuase a sheep was skinned alive. It just makes no sense to make the boots this way. Greed is taking over. Someone is making a fortune off these products.
ReplyDeleteAmber Seibert
I have never own an Uggs boots and after reading this blog, i don't think i will ever own one again. i pledge not to wear Uggs
ReplyDeleteI have a pair but I didn't know what happened to the sheep to get it made.
ReplyDeletei don't wear uggs, but every girl i know does.to skin the animals alive is terrible, that fact alone makes me against uggs.
ReplyDelete-Davey Sutton
I have a pair but I didn't know what happened to the sheep to get it made.
ReplyDeleteOctavia Adams
Now that I have them, I am going to wear them. But I won't buy another pair.
DeleteOctavia Adams
I don't think it is fair for animials to have to be killed for fashion. That makes no sense to me.
ReplyDeleteOctavia Adams
The sad part of this is that no mater what happens ad what celebs do.. People are still gonna wear Uggs at the least. Through out time people have killed animals for their furs and meat. I feel bad for these animals that are brutally killed and caged, but If it is humane ways of caring for the animals then That is survival of the fittest.
ReplyDeleteSelman G.
ReplyDeleteI always think those boots are the ugliest think that I have ever seen. Now I have one more reason to hate them because what they do to animals.
The people who kill animals to make Ugg boots for example or anything else are so bad, but the problem is us because we or most of the people encourage them to do that. If we stop buying these things I think they will stop killing animals to make these things because they will not find market to sell their product which is make from animals.
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to say that i own a couple pairs of uggs. I will never buy a pair ever again!
ReplyDelete-Angela C
I don't understand how anyone could support uggs. Smart as we may be, I highly doubt anyone thinks before buying Uggs. No one really cares what happens behind the curtains, as long as the show is preformed. All I can say is conformity.Most people buy uggs just to fit in.
ReplyDelete-Mitulbhai Patel
I buy at least one,if not two pairs of UGGs a year. And I always knew the fur was made from sheep, but I never imagined any way possible the terrible way they got that fur. It makes me reconsider even buying them any more.
ReplyDeleteI believe that people can still wear and buy Uggs, sheep should not have to pay the price though. If its the wool they want then that's all they should take. Not the sheep's life.
ReplyDelete-Joey Bancer
Uggs are not only one of the ugliest shoes that I have ever seen, but also disgusting in their neglect for animals.
ReplyDeleteI never understood the facination of Uggs. They look awful and the way they are made just make them even worse. I can't believe the way some animals are treated in order to make delicacies that we have grown accustomed to.
ReplyDelete-Jonathan Mahoney
This is the exact reason why I refuse to wear uggs. Although I have considered getting the fake ones. But now that I know that even the fake ones are made from murdered racoon dogs, I will definitely never ever get them. It is unbelievable and sickening what they do to these helpless animals.
ReplyDeleteI can't really say much about this... I had no idea this is how uggs were made and I can say that I am never wearing uggs again. This is so disturbing
ReplyDeleteIt is a scary thought just imagining how many innocent animals have been killed just so girls and even some guys can wear their uggs. Everywhere I look, whether on the streets, on campus, or at the store, there is alot of people wearing uggs. In essence you are paying the companys X amount of dollars each time to slaughter a new animal.
ReplyDelete-Carlos Jimenez
The racoons and dogs dont really have an idea of whats going on until it happens, which does suck. No body likes garbage dwelling racoons anyway, and if we didnt kill dogs there would be way too many of them, just like people...population control.
ReplyDeleteI never new those uggs were sheep fur thats horrible I guess noone really looks at the big picture ,people want what they want don't care who or what gets hurt in the process, I knew it was a reason why i didn'T LIKE UGGS,
ReplyDeleteI never like the uggs boots I don't know why exactly but maybe it model or it fur, but now I have a big reason why I never like it. I always thought about where dose this fur came from!! I always think how good this company is in faking the fur, and when I ask my friends why do u like it they say its cozy and warm.
ReplyDeleteI dont wear uggs because im a guy, but my little sisters do. Ill be sure to let them know how they are made
ReplyDeleteI wear Uggs, and I never knew they treated the animals this way. Personally, I feel bad for these animals, and I will definitely think twice before buying another pair.
ReplyDeleteKarly Turner
I feel bad for these animals that are killed just to make uggs. I think that is ridiculous and there is no point to it at all.
ReplyDeleteI've heard about this before, and the terrible things done to the sheep so they will have more skin. Inside the skin flaps they develop become homes for maggots and other bugs which are harmful.
ReplyDelete^ The above comment is from Sara Knowles. I forgot my name.
ReplyDeleteI guess when people buy anything they dont realize that the things that they are buying comes from the animals fur and all that so, its very sad and shows how selfish humans are and how helpless those animals are.
ReplyDeleteVincent Wood
ReplyDeleteThis article was good for people to see. This is what humans with no respect for animal life do. Its about money, and killing animals for material belongings is not right. Good information.
That is insane that such a popular fashion item is made in such a disgusting, horrible way. I'm truly glad this was brought to my attention, and something needs to be done about this. -Sara Donnachie
ReplyDeleteI found a discrepancy between the two articles. The one article regarding Pamela Anderson denouncing the use of Ugh boots because of the inhumane way, and the other article about the raccoon dogs indicates Ughs is made with genuine sheep skin, but leaves out the horrible way they are killed. I think society needs to step back and stop supporting a fashion just because television tells us so. It doesn't take rocket science to realize what these items are made from.
ReplyDeleteI already didn't like these boots. Personally I think they are hideous and they become disgusting after a few amount of wears. This article now proves even more that you should never buy a pair. They're not a fashion statement, and the way they are made is completely inhumane.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that this is how ugg boots are made. I personally wore, let me repeat that, WORE ugg boots. After seeing this I won't ever be touching another ugg boot again! This is so wrong and I am so grateful that this was brought to my attention.
ReplyDeleteI have never purchased real or fake Ugg boots before (personally I think they're not too cute and way overpriced), and now I'm glad I haven't. It's helpful to have the alternatives to these boots posted, so now people can know where to look to find more humane boot choices.
ReplyDelete-Kristen Gehret
Well I have never purchased a pair of these boots (way to expensive) and now I never will. I think killing sheep or any animal for anything that we have to wear is terrible.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why the animals have to still be alive. Are they being cruel on purpose?
ReplyDeleteIts a shame what these poor innocent animals have to go through just for style and fashion. I will never buy an ugg product again. I will not support these people killing animals.
ReplyDeleteI have never personally purchased a pair of Uggs boots, and after reading these articles, I never will. What they do to animals just for fashion is terrible. I do not know how anyone can justify buying a pair of these boots after learning how they are made.
ReplyDeleteHonestly i cant see why people would want to were them. I think they are ugly! And the prices they go for are ridiculous. They give poor support for your feet as well. the way they treat the animals in the process. i have never nor will i ever purchase them as they do have UGGS for men and i have a small daughter and she will not get them unless she buys them.
ReplyDeleteSHAISHAV PATEL
ReplyDeleteFROM NOW ON, ANY LEATHER AND UGGS PRODUCTS OR PRODUCTS NOT COMING IN MY HOUSE. PEOPLE WHO RUN THAT NASTY BUSINESS, I WANT TO PULL SMALL PIECE OF SKIN FROM THEIR BODY. I WANT THEM TO FELL HOW BAD IT HURTS. ANIMALS CAN'T SPEAK, THAT DOESN'T MEAN WE ABUSE THEM.
SHAISHAV PATEL
eng 101
i unfortunatley own a few pairs of uggs and will deffinatley think twice before buying another pair!!
ReplyDeletemary stigliano
I personally do not think that sheep should be slaughtered in order to make boots. I think that boots are ugly and the fact that sheep are treated poorly to make these boots makes them even uglier.
ReplyDelete-Eric Brandt
COM 101
Damn, now that I see all this I really regret buying my sister a pair of uggs last year.Next year she will definitely be getting something more humane!
DeleteJoshua Squires
COM 101
its horrible that a animal that cant defend itself has to be slaughtered for girls to wear those stupid boots to look good. i am no doubt going to look at things differently from now on when it comes to stuff like this
ReplyDeletesteve stopper
com 101
i feel like the way they kill the animals just so girls can have boots that are more like slippers is just cruel they shouldnt allow this to happen for shoes there are plenty of fake materials out there thaqt could serve the same purpose
ReplyDeletenick tucci
com 101
Whatever happened to the "humane" way of killing an animal, if it has to be killed at all?
ReplyDeleteI have a couple pair of Uggs, but I never knew they actually killed the sheep for the fur. I thought they just shaved the fur off, and the sheep got to live. Now that I know they legitly kill the sheep, I dont think i want to wear my Uggs anymore. It is sad how people treat animals these days.
ReplyDeleteShelby Ahl
I really dont like UGGS cause they are ugly plus they cost to much. We also have to remember that these are the same animals we eat
ReplyDeleteMichelle Washington
I don't think I've ate sheep, but i was thinking about that. Like cows and pigs. They die so we can eat them. Although there are some vegitarians out there.
ReplyDeleteShelby Ahl
This is very wrong. Companies should not do this kind of stuff. People are getting meaner and meaner. Animals should be treated good.
ReplyDeleteThis is very wrong. Companies should not do this kind of stuff. People are getting meaner and meaner. Animals should be treated good.
ReplyDeleteThis is very wrong. Companies should not do this kind of stuff. People are getting meaner and meaner. Animals should be treated good.
ReplyDeleteLisa Velez
ReplyDeleteI don't own a pair. I thought they were so cute. But, for some reason I was reluctant to purchase a pair.
Lisa Velez
ReplyDeleteIt's horrific to try to even image the pain and suffering these
animals endured. Why would someone inflict pain upon anyone or anything in that manner?
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ReplyDeleteIf you are woman maybe have a pair. Design of the ugg is more becoming diverse, more people want to have their uggs. Buyer should know how their uggs are made. Even after they know it could buy a pair of uggs?
ReplyDeleteSuhun
I myself have never bought a pair of ugg boots, but a few years back a pair were given to me as a christmas gift. I had no idea that they were made by harming the sheep. I find that entirely distrubing and wrong I do not support Uggs. People need to see that animals feel pain and emotions the same way we do.
ReplyDeleteCynthia C.
I cannot believe people actually kill sheep for their fur. I read the article from Pamala Anderson and like she said, I thought they just shaved them for their fur. I have a pair of UGGs and I hardly wear them, I feel horrible that some sheep went through that painful death so I could wear my UGGs maybe five times a year. I feel horrible that I let my husband buy them for me for christmas last year! I wish I would of known.
ReplyDeleteMelissa F.
I was very surprised with this article. I always assumed that they were just shaved for their fur. My girlfriend wears UGGS and I have bought her pairs in the past. They don't advertise how they get the fur and the process animals have to endure for Americans to wear "slippers". This is just very wrong and unethical to animals.
ReplyDeleteJoshua G.
Never again will I ever buy a pair of uggs. I never even thought about what they do to make the boots that I love but I rather buy fake fur boots where I know an animal was not harmed in the process. These videos seriously make me feel sick to my stomach and make me want to double check everything I buy does not involve animal testing or anything that has to do with harming an innocent animal.
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to lie, I absolutely own a couple pairs of Uggs. I feel like I should burn them in the backyard after finding out how they're made. They are ridiculously comfortable, but it's worth the harm that they put the animals through in order to make them. I'm definitely buying knockoffs from now on.
ReplyDeleteJessica Z.
I think that uggs are ugly as well and now that I know how they are made just makes me sick. Taking the life of an animal just to make a pair of boots is unethical and should be outlawed
ReplyDeleteThis is horrible. I never knew this is how Uggs were made. I thought sheep were just shaved in the same way farmers use to collect their fur. I am completely disgusted, and I used to always wear Uggs. I am not only sick from the method used to make these boots, but also with myself from buying the product without reading this first.
ReplyDeleteBethany S.
I'M NOT BUYING ANOTHER PAIR OF UGGS, HOW HORRIBLE. I THOUGHT THE VERGE ALSO JUST SHAVED I GUESS NOT, SMH
ReplyDeleteI never really thought about it, I too believed that they were shaved.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I have never worn Uggs, because I don't feel like spending that much money on boots I can get for a whole lot less. But now that I have read this, I will never buy a pair. That is wrong on so many levels. I pray for all those poor animals that go through this kind of torture!
ReplyDeleteChristina M.
I am like everyone else, where we believed that the sheep were shaved. This is horrible. I wouldnt spend that much money on a pair of boots and now I wil tel all my friends that wear them.
ReplyDeleteMisty F.
wow! i never thought about this till now... i have two pairs of uggs and now i will never buy uggs again... i am against animal cruelty and i feel so gulty now...i feel so badd now....rose golda
ReplyDeleteOMG, I have never liked Ugg boots and I now have a reason. My kids friends would prob never wear them again when i show them this video. That's a lot of money for mutulating them dogs. I don't think those people even get paid minimum american wage for doing that. I am devestated right now. ...... D Robinson CSC115
ReplyDeleteI never thought of the way that Ugg boots were made. I did not look at the video's because I can't tolerate looking at horrible stuff like that. I will never buy Uggs again!
ReplyDeleteThis is just horrible i dont own uggs because everyone thinks they are so amazing, but now that i know this im even more glad i dont have them. Im pretty sure if they put that in the advertisement less people would buy them.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Lawlor
I was watching the video and i just cant understand why you would want to treat animals that way. All the different things we can do with machines. I honestly feel like if you used man made material to make uggs no one would know the difference.
ReplyDeleteJasmine Harmon
I am unable to stomach the video's and pictures but can only imagine what I would see. Uggs don't come to mind when I think of animal cruelty until I saw your post. I just can't imagine everything that I own and use that is tested on animals. It is quite disturbing and I will look into it and pay attention more. Thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteRheena S.
It's disheartening to read and see what Uggs do to sheep. Reading and seeing what they do to the sheep makes me not want to wear Uggs boots or moccasins anymore. Naively, I always was under the impression that Uggs received their sheep fur from sheep that had received a cruel-free fur trimming.
ReplyDelete-Danielle G.
Wow, learn something new everyday! I do not purchase Ugg products as they are so expensive and are used as a status symbol of wealth. I don't purchase anything with a "popular" label as it is a symbol of following the crowd, something I taught my children never to do. I feel as though we should all be self-thinkers, not followers. This just confirms my dislike of Uggs, I can't believe they can produce them this way.....just horrible. Desiree S
DeleteMy reply is above.
DeleteDuring the school day, I always get questioned why I do not wear Uggs. I tell them all of this and they think I am an idiot of some sort. The Ugg company has people fooled on how exactly someone's shoes is produced. People know, or at least believe, that it is sheep hair, but that is about it. I find it pretty sad.
ReplyDelete-Kelsey Stockton
You guys think that the fur boots are bad?
ReplyDeleteWell, you know how Uggs has leather boots?
Yeah, they are made from pig skin.
I certainly am not a supporter of the Ugg Company. Personally, I have never seen anything spectacular about their product. With all of the facts that I have learned about the manufacturing of their boots, I now find them even less appealing. Valentina P.
DeleteThanks for that information Kelsey.
DeleteI was unable to watch the video or pictures but just thinking what the possibilities of the cruelty to the animals just made my stomach turn. I am sadly an owner of Uggs but now I don't even want to put them on my feet.
ReplyDeleteSamantha G-SCC
I am PROUD to say that I am not an owner of a pair of Uggs. Unfortunately, I think that many of us think about the "fashion" statement that we make when we purchase items that are currently in style. We need to take a step back and think about how these items are being manufactured. Before buying an item, we should do some research on the company producing the goods and make sure that they hold the standards that we as individuals want to live by, and if they don't, simply don't buy their products. Valentina P.
ReplyDeletei saw the video and i stopped half way through i just couldn't go on i stopped at the part where the man or women i don't know which but the person swung the knife at the animals head like six times then the person stud on the animals throat. that was too much for me. to the people that enjoy wearing these boots do you really feel good with having dogs warming your feet up?
ReplyDeletei wear boats during winter but they are definitely not uggs. there are many man made materials that can be used to make shoes like this. i just don't understand why people would like to harm animals just for the sake of boats. we sometimes don't know how most of the products we use are made but i think once we find out, we need to stop buying them and stop wearing the ones we already have.
ReplyDeleteWow, I never realized that this is what they do to for a simple pair of Uggz. Needless to say I will never purchase another pair again and I will be sure to pass on the word of how they are made as well.
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Wow, this is surprising. I never knew that Uggs were made this way and I'll be sure to never purchase another pair of Uggs again. More people should spread the word to make others aware. Gabrielle P
ReplyDeleteWow this was a eye opener for me. I can admit I have several pairs of uggs and never new they had to go to that extreme to make them.
ReplyDeleteASHANTI . F SCC
Thank god! Now I can give my girlfriend a valid reason why I refuse to buy her UGGS, other than the fact that they already cost an arm and a leg. But seriously I had no clue that's what it took to make a pair of those boots or slippers. Its a real shame.
ReplyDeleteI have never owned a pair of UGGS because I thought they were indeed ugly. People tend to follow the trend and purchase something because of the popular name. Now that I know how this company treats animals I will definitely spread the word to my friends and family who own a pair. They might think twice before their next purchase.
ReplyDeleteI could only watch about 15 seconds of the video on raccoons and raccoon dogs. I was too close to tears to continue. Most of these types of videos seem to come from China. I wonder were else in the world this is taking place...
ReplyDeleteEmily Gardiner
I only watched a little of this video, however if the rest of it was any indication of end, I'm glad I stopped. I have purchased boots for my daughter, but know this I will never buy another pair, and if she's disappointed, I ask her to watch this.
ReplyDeleteWow, I guess I just don't think through many of the clothing practices when buying products. I don't actually own uggs, but have many family members and friends that do. It is sad, and has certainly made me never even think about owning a pair!
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ReplyDeleteWow, i feel completely stupid for actually owning uggs now. I never really thought about what actually had to happen just for something to make my feet feel worn. I definetely do not think i will be wearing uggs anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteELizabeth W.
Never have I worn Uggs and never will I......im baffled at how people are so ok with torturing animlas
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to buy a pair of Uggs. Just never got around to it. I am so glad now that I do not own a pair.
DeleteNever Have I worn Uggs and never will I.....im baffled at how people with so ok with torturing animals
ReplyDeleteKamisha Martins
I do not understand how people view animal abuse as ok. Its truelly sickening.
DeleteI have never owned a pair of Uggs. I find this disgusting. I think that animals really should be looked at in a different light. So many people view animals as unimportant creatures. Everyone who owns a pair of Uggs should have to read this article before buying.
ReplyDeleteI don't think inicent animals should suffer so that some humans can express a simple and unnecisary fashion statement. People just don't understand that some of the things they may like can be another mammals horror story or nightmare. Nathan MIlls
ReplyDeleteMost animals have never known anything more than people's cruelty. This is because they have been tortured since they were young. They think that is how life is. They have never thought of a better place because they have never been there. I hope a bright morning will come when their lives will be turned around. I will try to be more careful before I buy any product. I will not support animal cruelty.
ReplyDeleteThis is sickening. Fashion is definitely not worth an innocent animal being tortured. Taylor W.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter wanted a pair once I shared this with her she quickly changed her mind.
ReplyDeleteSeeing this just opened my eyes a little more. I own about 8 pairs of Ugg boots and had no idea that they really did this just to make money.
ReplyDeleteI was really upset. I have about 5 pairs of UGGs and had no idea that people actually did this just to make their money, I just thought that the sheep were shaved and the sheep would grow more fur. Tanaya M
ReplyDeleteNo way is the fashion worth the cruelty! Nothing is worth the cruelty. I think a lot less people would buy these products had they known at what cost.
ReplyDeleteI was not aware of how this was done. I thought that sheep were all shaved on a regular basis to receive the material for UGGs. I have owned one pair and ruined them because I was not a fan. I would much rather my cowboy boots or sneakers. Was not a fan of the style and I am not a supporter of how they are made!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm so glad I came upon this blog entry! I had absolutely no idea that these poor animals had to needlessly suffer for a pair of boots!
ReplyDeleteI personally feel we, as humans, should follow the principle of disproportionality. This principle is "actions that meet nonbasic or luxury needs of humans are prohibited when they aggress against the basic needs of individual animals". If we were required to follow this principle as a society, think about the the hundreds of thousands of animals would be spared the agonizing torture just for human luxury and fashion!
I agree with the last post. The inhumane treatment of animals for luxury needs of humans is something that needs to stop. The ethical care of animals should be enforced and to follow the principle of disproportionality to spare animals this kind of torture is something for our society to strive for.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I totally agree with you. I think we as humans should not be inhumanly sacrificing animals for a fashion statement! I am appalled that these over priced boots are made from animals that had to suffer! I have never had a desire to buy these over priced boots, and thank goodness I never did.
ReplyDeleteYeah, my kids won't be getting UGGs this year. I can honestly say I have never bought a pair, worn them, or owned them. My kids asked for a pair for Christmas and this is a present they just won't receive. It's very sad that someone would go to this extent to make a dollar.
ReplyDeleteI just watched the video and I am horrified that these animals were literally skinned alive for their fur. It is one thing to sheer a sheep for wool to make clothing. The sheep is left alive and unharmed, but to take a living animal and rip the flesh from it's body is horrendous. Watching this I could feel this animals pain and I fail to understand that level of cruelty. What is the point of keeping the animal alive through such a process?!
ReplyDeleteBrenda, Just plain torture. How can anyone even commit these acts of violence? Is it really just a job to them? I am so saddened by these facts.
DeleteI just watched the video and I am horrified that these animals were literally skinned alive for their fur. It is one thing to sheer a sheep for wool to make clothing. The sheep is left alive and unharmed, but to take a living animal and rip the flesh from it's body is horrendous. Watching this I could feel this animals pain and I fail to understand that level of cruelty. What is the point of keeping the animal alive through such a process?!
ReplyDeleteI own 2 pairs of uggs'. I thought they were made humanely, I should have researched more before purchasing them. And it makes me sick that they are charging any where from $80-$250 for one pair that probably cost them near nothing to make. Its cruel and unjust that they make such a profit killing animals.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe what people come up with to make money these days. I will admit, I do have a couple pairs of uggs, but never knew all this information. This is cruel to animals and inhuman for the people to torture animals for their own income. This video truly disgusted me just by watching it threw a screen. I think it would take a very twisted person to be able to sleep at night after doing this cruel act.
ReplyDelete-J. Keen
This is sick. Why wouldn't they make the boots out of synthetic fur or something, instead these poor animal are being skinned and abused! This makes me so upset.
ReplyDeleteThis upset me too Jasmine. I had no idea such cruelty was happening for the making of boots, Uggs or knock-offs, it's a shame.
DeleteThis sickens me because they are making a more affordable type of popular boot out of yhis animal. Why hurt these animals to make boots that are knock offs. The way that the real ones are made don't harm the animal so why not do that?
ReplyDeleteI have watched alot of clips thus far and i couldnt stand to watch another... but i did know that uggs were used from sheep skin and boots. what i didnt know was the knock offs were made the same way but from a different animial. thats crazy. im glad i know now!
ReplyDeleteI could not watch the video. The pictures were heartbreaking. I had no idea that Uggs fur was obtained in an inhumane manner. I do not support animal cruelty. I'm in disbelief. Wow!
ReplyDeleteWhen uggs first came out, I got a pair and liked them but after a while, when I learned all of this about the process of fashion, I was entirely appalled and stopped wearing them. My sister then wore them, but after sharing the information, she still wore them. She loves animals but she doesn't have the passion for human and animal rights and the elimination of animal abuse that I have. The other day, I was at the mall and there was the new uggs ready for all of the girls to get for school and as Christmas presents this year. I wish there could be a continuous video feed right next to them, but I bet I would have been thrown out of Macy's for suggesting it.
ReplyDeleteI remember not particularly caring for uggs when they hit the market. Just a matter of not being of my taste and looked to be aimed at the younger crowd. Now, they refined the "look", reaching more age groups. They also have accessories to "boot". Well, just this morning I was looking at a pair for myself in an online catalog. Now, after this education on the needless suffering that goes into this companies' profits, I changed my mind and decided to save myself a couple hundred to put to better use.
DeleteThis was the worst by far because I wear uggs and i love them. After seeing this makes me upset and really sad. We pay all this money for these boots an these sheep are being hurt. I know there is a safer way for these sheep to get furred without causing harm. They can save the sheep and make the uggs that way without removing the she eps skin. This just really hurt seen seeing the people throwing the raccoon dogs down, hitting them with sticks, and kicking them. This is unfair. These animals don't deserve this at all.
ReplyDeleteI'm not an expert but I know there are other ways for people to get sheep fur that would not cause any harm to the sheep. The fact that those sheep are being hurt just for a silly pair of boots is ridiculous. I am guilty.. I have UGG boots and I love them but I didn't know I was paying a hundred plus dollars for boots that came from animal abuse.. they could continue to make the boots and end hurting the sheep because there are other safer more humane ways of doing so. I don't like wearing boots that could have sheeps blood on them!
ReplyDeleteI don't own a pair of uggs and never want to after reading this. I never knew these animals were skinned alive all for fashion. I'm sure a lot of people don't know this is happening. This really makes me sick to my stomach. I will be asking the people in the mall, "Do YOU know how these boots are made?" and see what kind of responses I get.
ReplyDeleteI do own two pairs of uggs. Boots and clogg like shoes, i did not know about how awful the process was to get the fur. I will not go out and buy uggs after reading this, but i will still wear the ones i own until they are worn out. This is stomach turning information and it makes me sad, but the cloggs i own are so comfortable that i wear them all the time, and when they are worn out i will not buy a new pair.
ReplyDeleteUgg boots and all footwear that use fur are created by horrible means, yet still comfortable. While these shoes are a sign of animal cruelty, this does not make me want to stop wearing them. Once an item has been purchased, the company selling the item only needs my purchase once. It would be a waste of funds to throw them away, but after seeing this I have decided to not purchase them again.
ReplyDeleteDelia W.
I will never wear uggs. There are boots that are just as warm that are not made from animal skins. You can wear muck-lucks with rubber bottoms, there are crochet boots. There are also synthetic waterproof boots you can wear. It is unnecessary to kill animals for fashion.
ReplyDeleteI think its cruel but mostly anything with fur or just some clothes are made in a horrible way, Even the things we eat they kill these animals and we eat it. This will not make me stop wearing clothes or anything else with fur. Even though its cruel to the animals.
ReplyDeleteWhen you think of uggs, the first thing that comes to mind is not the animals that are tortured for the comfort those boots provide. It is terrible that we as a society can not make items, specifically popular items, that do not involve animal cruelty.
ReplyDeleteThough I find it a valid cause to rise up against, I find it quite odd that people raise hell when the idea of skinning a poor cute cat/dog/pet alive, but can sleep soundly at night with footwear made of cows tortured in a quite similar way.
ReplyDeleteI never bought UGG boots, mostly because I could not rationalize spending so much money for fashion. I am a simple, non-materialistic kind of person and could probably never fit my fat calves in a pair of UGGs anyway. But for such high cost, does that money compensate for the cruelty administered? Who would pay someone good money to hurt sheep, the most gentle of creatures? Uneducated or ignorant people would be the only on left buying UGGs after viewing this presentation.
ReplyDeleteThat is a terrible way to make boots. Those poor animals were murdered for a fashion statement that looks absolutely terrible. No one can say a girl looks attractive wearing Uggs. They look like bums wearing pajamas. They charge such a high price for these items as well, but what is the price for murder. Pamela Anderson should have done research on products before she supports them. I know she is a diehard PETA spokesperson, and her not knowing is just irresponsible on her part.
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy how the sheep has to go through. I am a firm believer of wearing UGGs and i can admit they feel good!!! I dont think I won;t purchase another pair becasue it really feels good.
ReplyDeleteI think that's it's terrible that the use animAl fur for uggs. Although they are very comfortable shoes I will think twice before buying some more of the product!
ReplyDeleteI thinks it's sad that these poor animals have to die for fashion. Imagine being abducted and electrocuted for your hair!
ReplyDeleteBeing an owner and current user of ugg boots I am horrified. I knew they were made out of sheepskin, but wasnt aware of the cruelty behind it. I cant honestly say I wont wear uggs again, but this post has definitely opened my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that I read this about UGGS. I wasn't aware at all of how they were made, and what the sheep went through for people to have UGGS. I do not plan on buying another pair again thats for sure!
ReplyDeleteI must say I do not believe that most people comprehend the way in which “Ugg” boots and fake Ugg boots are made. I own a pair of UGGS and must admit that I was not aware of the cruelty involved with making the boots. It is a real eye opener for me!
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of UGGS and I know they are from sheep skin. I do not believe the sheep should be put through such cruelty. Another thing is I do not think they are just killed for the fur I think they are also killed to get meat. If the animal is getting killed for the meat then use the whole animal and use the fur to make the boots.
ReplyDeleteThankfully, as a not very fashion forward girl, I don't own a pair of ugg boots. I also would never pay that much money for a pair of shoes when I could easily get the same thing without the brand name for a lot less money. I do have a pair of boots that are similar to uggs, and I will be doing research to see if they were made in the way this article describes. If so, I will be throwing them away immediately. I'm definitely going to keep this entry in mind when talking to my friends about uggs. I'd like to raise awareness in my group of friends about this, because I'm sure none of them know this information. It's sickening to think what animals are put through for 'fashion.'
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