Controversial Cruelty Free Clothing for Animal Rights

There are several influential animal rights organizations in our society, in our press and sometimes, whether we like it or not, in our faces. It is interesting to compare the different strategies each organization uses to promote their cause. Some supporters of animal rights choose to operate with a more "behind the scenes" approach; others, such as the notorious PETA Organization (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) tend to express their values more aggressively.

In honor of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, this article will highlight examples of animal rights related clothing that were created to cause a stir. Unlike the cruelty free products mentioned in the accompanying article titled, "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month: Shop for Animal Rights" these animal rights promotional strategies are not meant to be subtle. Some might even argue they cross the line.

Nevertheless, the propaganda is continuously amusing and without a doubt, creative. Below are some edgier, more controversial examples of animal rights activism.

Hunt Eachother. Leave the Animals AloneA navy blue and yellow image featuring two hunters aiming their rifles at one another. This design is offered in various styles, colors and sizes of T-Shirts and Hoodies and is currently offered through The Vegan Store (Pangea Vegan Products) starting at $14.95.

Slaughterhouse Image
This T-Shirt features a man with a butcher knife head to head with a cow in a black and white slaughterhouse scene. The image is accompanied by a quote by Albert Schweitzer: "Think Occasionally of the Suffering of Which You Spare Yourself the Sight." Currently priced at $14.95 and up, depending on shirt style/size, from Veganstore.com.

Vegans Go All the Way
What exactly does it mean to go vegan? Pangea Vegan Products and Veganstore.com are finally giving you the answer that you've always been dying to know and have printed it on a T-Shirt so you can share it with the world. Prices start at $14.95.

Spay Yo Bitch
Could you have said it any better? Animalrightstuff.com offers you a T-Shirt to help you remember that "Zero Population Saves Lives. Prices starting at $12.95.
Whips and Chains
This T-Shirt, which wants you to boycott Ringling Brothers reminds you that "Whips and Chains Belong in the Bedroom. Not the Circus." You already knew that. There is also detailed propaganda on the back.

Beef: It's What's Rotting Your Colon
Rocky Mountain Animal Defense (RMAD) delivers a play on words of the old catchy slogans for Beef. (It's what's for dinner).A black T-Shirt with white writing, you can get yours at the RMAD online store or from AnimalRightstuff.com for $12.95.

Praise Seitan
Herbivore Clothing brings you a haunting way to express your meat eating fancies with this lovely red, black and white T-Shirt. The shirt reads "Praise Seitan", in honor of the popular meat substitute, written in an evil looking font above a striking image of a five pointed red star made up of table forks. Get it for $25 at Moo Shoes.

Vegans Taste Better Thong
PETA sells this oh so subtle pair of black and red thong underwear for ten bucks in their online catalog. The product description notes that this item is particularly durable.

Dogfighters are Cowardly Scum
PETA says what many people think but are too afraid to say with this shirt addressing the issue of dog fighting. $20 from the PETA Catalog.

Breasts, Not Animal Tests
Who could argue with a bright pink tunic tank flaunting such a slogan as this one? Get it from