Tell Roberta Weissburg Leathers: Stop Selling Fur in Pittsburgh


Tell Roberta Weissburg Leathers: Stop Selling Fur in Pittsburgh
The Issue
Roberta Weissburg Leathers is the last store in Pittsburgh still profiting from the brutal fur trade. As cities across the U.S. and the world move toward a more compassionate and ethical future, it’s time for this Pittsburgh retailer to catch up and drop fur for good.
Foxes, minks, and other animals used in the fur industry suffer unimaginably. They’re confined in tiny, filthy cages where they often go insane from the stress and isolation. Investigations into fur farms have revealed fox cubs left trapped in cages with their dead mothers. These animals are killed in horrific ways—gassed, electrocuted, having their necks broken, or even skinned alive. This isn’t “luxury”—it’s cruelty, plain and simple.
That’s why over 1,500 brands—including household names like Gucci, Versace, Chanel, and Calvin Klein—have committed to going fur-free. It’s why entire cities and even states are moving to ban fur sales entirely. And it’s why 71% of Americans now oppose killing animals for fur.
Pittsburgh prides itself on being a progressive, compassionate city. The continued sale of fur by Roberta Weissburg Leathers is out of step with the values of its residents and the direction of the fashion industry. Today’s consumers are choosing kindness, sustainability, and innovation—and fur simply doesn’t belong in that future.
We are calling on Roberta Weissburg, owner of Roberta Weissburg Leathers, to take immediate action: end all sales of fur products at your store. Join the growing list of businesses that have chosen to evolve and align with public values. You have the chance to be remembered not for clinging to outdated cruelty, but for helping lead Pittsburgh into a fur-free future.
Please sign this petition and tell Roberta Weissburg: The future is fur-free. It’s time to make the change.
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The Issue
Roberta Weissburg Leathers is the last store in Pittsburgh still profiting from the brutal fur trade. As cities across the U.S. and the world move toward a more compassionate and ethical future, it’s time for this Pittsburgh retailer to catch up and drop fur for good.
Foxes, minks, and other animals used in the fur industry suffer unimaginably. They’re confined in tiny, filthy cages where they often go insane from the stress and isolation. Investigations into fur farms have revealed fox cubs left trapped in cages with their dead mothers. These animals are killed in horrific ways—gassed, electrocuted, having their necks broken, or even skinned alive. This isn’t “luxury”—it’s cruelty, plain and simple.
That’s why over 1,500 brands—including household names like Gucci, Versace, Chanel, and Calvin Klein—have committed to going fur-free. It’s why entire cities and even states are moving to ban fur sales entirely. And it’s why 71% of Americans now oppose killing animals for fur.
Pittsburgh prides itself on being a progressive, compassionate city. The continued sale of fur by Roberta Weissburg Leathers is out of step with the values of its residents and the direction of the fashion industry. Today’s consumers are choosing kindness, sustainability, and innovation—and fur simply doesn’t belong in that future.
We are calling on Roberta Weissburg, owner of Roberta Weissburg Leathers, to take immediate action: end all sales of fur products at your store. Join the growing list of businesses that have chosen to evolve and align with public values. You have the chance to be remembered not for clinging to outdated cruelty, but for helping lead Pittsburgh into a fur-free future.
Please sign this petition and tell Roberta Weissburg: The future is fur-free. It’s time to make the change.
479
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Petition created on August 22, 2025