Miss Universe praised for rejecting fur

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2007

TOKYO (AFP) — An animal rights group said Wednesday it was sending flowers to Miss Universe, Riyo Mori of Japan, after she pledged to stop wearing fur.

Mori told AFP on Tuesday that she would no longer wear fur after a protest campaign by the US-based international People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

"We're elated with this news and are so happy that she's showing her beauty on the inside as well as the outside," said PETA Asia-Pacific campaigner Ashley Fruno.

"We'll be sending her a bouquet of flowers to show her our gratitude."

She said the group would target more celebrities and was trying to get in touch with South Korean pop superstar Rain over complaints that he wears fur.

"Miss Universe is certainly setting a good...