Cruelty has no limits. Every time you buy a fashion item made from leather – be it a trendy handbag, a piece of comfortable shoes – please think about the tremendous cruelty that stands at the foundation of that product.

Chinese government has repeatedly failed to adopt animal welfare laws and has allowed this cruelty to thrive.

The shocking image attached to this article was taken in China, where countless cows are skinned alive for their leather. Their pain can hardly be described in words. In order to prevent these gentle creatures from escaping, often these beautiful animals have their limbs cut off; on other occasions, cows tails’ are often broken and a special powder is sprayed into their eyes, in order to force them to walk to the nearest abattoir (which could be miles away).

Even if your pricey pair of leather office shoes manufactured by a high-end designer are Made In Italy, the skin may still very well come from countries such as India, where there absolutely no regulations concerning animal welfare in place. This is what actually stands behind a pair of leather boots. Still think you look great in leather? Please reconsider. Those animals needed their skin to keep warm and their organs safe. A growing number of designers and fashion companies are offering items made from vegan leather, quality materials that do not harm animals or the planet.

In addition, we hereby urge the Chinese government to take serious action against this outrageous cruelty and enforce animal protection laws that would strictly regulate this industry and will put a stop to this inhumanity as soon as possible. No animal deserves to be treated this way in the name of fashion, no matter what the circumstances are.

IT'S BETTER TO KILL THEM BEFORE USE INSTEAD OF SUBJECTING ANIMALS TO EXCRUCIATING PAIN BEFORE THEY DIE!

Cc. Lalasticlala
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What if the cow is already dead in that pic? It doesn't have to lie on it's side to be ethical. You have probably never been to a chicken slaughter at a farm.

Also, can you verify the origins of that picture? Those people look Indonesian.

This is wickedness, living dead

Do they have to be alive