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Victory! American Eagle Trashes Glue Traps
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After learning that animals caught in glue traps die a slow, agonizing death by starvation—often after trying to gnaw off their own limbs in a vain attempt to free themselves—the ever-trendy, animal-friendly clothing chain has joined JPMorgan Chase in swearing off the use of glue traps in its stores.
Leave a comment below to congratulate American Eagle, then head on over to our Get Active page and let Lowe's know that it should follow AE's example and stop selling glue traps in its stores.
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Thank you so much for taking steps towards cruelty freedom!
Posted by: Iris Block | June 3, 2009 05:31 PM
Yay I'm so happy, I was just thinking about that today during exams. I'm glad that it didn't take them long to make this wonderful decision!
Posted by: Lindsey | June 3, 2009 05:32 PM
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Posted by: Cheyenne | June 3, 2009 07:07 PM
Well done American Eagle!.
Leading the way to a free world for all!.
Every step counts.
Posted by: claire | June 3, 2009 07:47 PM
Plaudits, accolades, commendation and approbation for American Eagle for their bannining of heinously sadistic glue traps. St. Martin De Porres, a humane saint who loved mice and all God's creatures would be edified.
Posted by: Brien Comerford | June 3, 2009 09:12 PM
I wasn't aware they did that. I never really shopped there and now that I know what they did do, I will Never shop at their store again.
Posted by: Michelle Marquez | June 3, 2009 10:11 PM
AMERICAN EAGLE!!! You rock!
I will purchase some items from one of your stores soon just for this humane decision.
Thankyou! Your heat shows bright and true!
Posted by: Dave | June 4, 2009 01:06 AM
amazing job american eagle!
frances kessler will now only buy your clothing
WAY TO GO
Posted by: Sky | June 4, 2009 08:54 AM
yay! thanks a bundle!
Posted by: Kyla | June 4, 2009 09:37 AM
Thanks to American Eagle for making this compassionate decision, and to PETA for helping to make this happen!
Posted by: Karen | June 4, 2009 09:40 AM
Aahaha, I never shop there... but maybe I'll start...
Posted by: Brynee | June 4, 2009 11:07 AM
I had no doubt AE would see the light and take a compassionate step.
I hope they start using more "pleather", now and less leather...
Posted by: NT | June 4, 2009 01:20 PM
I LOVE American Eagle! It really is my favorite clothing store, so I was saddened to hear that they were using glue traps...but I am ecstatic that they have stopped so quickly!
Posted by: Curtis | June 4, 2009 03:56 PM
I will continue to shop at your store American Eagle. Good for you! Class Act xo
Posted by: Carla | June 4, 2009 06:01 PM
This is actually a real surprise to me, and i can rest easy in my few American Eagle garments, regardless of the fact that in shopping there, i was conforming to a society of unrelenting, mindless consumerism.
Posted by: Nell | June 4, 2009 06:45 PM
Yay ameriican eaglee has actuallt opened iits eyes and will make a diiference and help other major stores realize that even thee smalles thiings can make a difference =] congrats AE!
Posted by: Karla martinez | June 5, 2009 01:46 AM
I am definitely shopping there now!! Thanks for being compasionate
Posted by: marysol | June 5, 2009 12:24 PM
Way to go American Eagle! Now anothe compassionate clothing company that I can add to my list!
Posted by: Mary Ellen | June 5, 2009 04:27 PM
Thanks for taking a positive step towards animals. If you ever make something plus-sized and affordable, I'll totally shop at your stores.
Posted by: Karen | June 5, 2009 07:13 PM
Thank you very much. AE will be one of the stores we go to now.
Posted by: Annie | June 6, 2009 11:09 PM
Thank you AE!!!
Posted by: Sarah | June 7, 2009 06:55 PM
I applaud this very important decision to respect all creatures!
Posted by: Kari | June 9, 2009 02:40 AM
Pretty cool post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say
that I have really liked reading your blog posts. Anyway
I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!
Posted by: LnddMiles | July 21, 2009 12:57 PM
My job just put sticky glue traps in the stock rooms as we have mice or rats. I was really unhappy about this and called our store manager to ask if there was anything more humane that we could use. The exterminator out the glue traps there, and my store manager told me he'd check. I hope he does, but sadly enough sales and daily chores are more important to most people in retail. What do I do when I go in that stockroom and find a poor little mouse struggling. I can't deal w/the thought. If I bring baby oil to work and get it off the trap. Where do I set it free? I am lucky if I get a 15.min break.This situation sucks.
Posted by: Jennifer | November 6, 2009 06:53 PM