California is the only state that has banned the cruel practice of fur trapping. What about wildlife in the rest of the U.S.? Sign Now Carl, The appearance of the disease COVID-19 in humans has brought to light some of the horrible ways we treat animals. It is thought that the novel coronavirus was first transmitted to humans in what is called a wet market, where live animals are kept in cramped and unhygienic conditions awaiting slaughter and sale. Although it has not contributed to the spread of disease, the cruel practice of fur-trapping has similarly contributed to a massive amount of animal suffering. Fortunately, in 2019, California became the first U.S. state to ban commercial fur trapping of its native species, including gray foxes, beavers, coyotes, badgers and mink. But sadly, these cruel practices are still going on in all other 49 states. The fur trapping industry is cruel, plain and simple. Trappers often use particularly gruesome killing practices in order to preserve the animal's pelt for sale. Strangulation and gassing are common, as is the use of steel-jaw leg hold traps. All these methods cause a slow and painful death. It's time to end this needless misery. Sign the petition to tell Congress to ban fur trapping throughout the United States. Thank you,   Lauren W. The Care2 Petitions Team P.S. No one needs to wear fur anymore. It's time we shut down the cruel fur trapping industry.

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