I have an old fur that I don need anymore, or which Id like restyled or recycled. What should I do with it?
A. Most furriers do not purchase old furs. However, they may arrange for it to be restyled or recycled into pillows or plush toys. Visit the store directory of Furs.com to find a furrier near you, or visit Montano’s Collectible Creations for help in creating something special. If you would like to give away your surplus or well-loved fur, please consider donating it to FCUSA’s Furry Friends program. Surplus furs and damaged pelts are transformed into beautiful teddy bears (see left) that are then given to charity fundraisers. Ship to the FCUSA address at 826 Orange Avenue, #506, Coronado, CA 92118-2698. Let us know the package is coming by leaving us a message at (619) 575-0139 or furfarmers@aol.com. Q 17. I inherited a fur garment. I would like to identify the type of fur and have its value appraised. A. Information about the type of fur should already be contained in the fur’s label, if it still carries one. Click here, for resources on the labeling of furs. Failing that, a visit to
