As an extension of their "Naked" campaign against the use and wearing of fur, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) created their "Ink, Not Mink" campaign. It features tattooed celebrities posing in their skin art to promote anti-fur awareness. The spokesmodels have come from the world of sports, movies, television, rock music and even the tattoo community itself.

"Be Comfortable In Your Own Skin, And Let Animals Keep Theirs."

Fur in the fashion industry is very controversial. Fur farming is one of the worst fates that can befall an animal. As an industry it didn't develop until the late 1800s when fashion demands put market desires ahead of huntable supplies. The majority of the world's fur farms are located in Northern Europe, with about 10% located in the United States.

In pursuit of the perfect pelt, animals are bred and raised just to be killed for their skins. They are kept in crowded, minimally-sized cages or pens and then killed as soon as they develop the desired quality of coat. Anywhere from 10%-25% of the animals die from poor conditions or disease before they can be "harvested."

The most farmed animal is mink, followed by chinchillas and foxes. Animals are killed via just about any means possible with electrocution and drowning being frequently used options as the furs are not damaged using those methods. Sadly a significant percentage of animals survive the euthasia and are then skinned while still alive.