Raccoon dogs skinned alive to make fake Ugg in Australia.

Workers in China skinning an alive raccoon dog

Thousands of people may be buying imitation Ugg boots made from the pelts of animals skinned alive. The fur comes from raccoon dogs, a species related to domestic dogs, farmed in China. A shocking video of the skins being collected has led activists to demand a ban on the trade and call for clearer labeling.… Continue reading Raccoon dogs skinned alive to make fake Ugg in Australia.