An ethical shoe maker has won an award from animal welfare group PETA.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals named Vegetarian Shoes, based in Gardner Street, Brighton, Best Cruelty-Free Shoe Retailer in its annual Progress Awards. The shop, founded in 1990, sells shoes exclusively made from materials not taken from animals.
PETA's Lauren Bowey said: "Vegetarian Shoes has established itself as an industry leader and this is our way of paying tribute to the company's compassion and well-deserved success."
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
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