Angora rabbits raised for their wool are often subjected to painful plucking procedures and inadequate living conditions.
Live plucking of angora rabbits causes acute pain and prolonged distress. Rabbits are prey animals who experience extreme fear during restraint. Inadequate housing on wire floors causes sore hocks. Isolation violates their social nature as they need companionship. High-production selective breeding causes chronic discomfort as fur growth may pull on skin. Major brands abandoned angora sourcing after undercover investigations.