Updated 11/25/2011 05:21 PM
OWS Demonstrators Take A Stand Against Fur Products
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Occupy Wall Street protesters joined animal rights activists Friday to protest the use and sale of fur.
They gathered outside Macy's Herald Square for a rally and march protesting the furs and furry clothing sold at Macy's department stores.
"We're objecting to the slaughter of millions of animals, the horrible, painful slaughter without anesthetics. Many of these animals are skinned alive, all to create a disgusting luxury item, which is unnecessary because none of us are wearing fur coats and we're quite warm,” said Roberto Bonelli of Caring Activists Against Fur.
“A lot of people don't think that the animals are put to sleep, and then they kill them, but it's all done while they're still alive," said protester Jennifer Gratereaux.
The demonstration was part of the international Fur Free Friday campaign. NY1 has reached out to Macy's for reaction.