I have collected antique and vintage toys, bears and dolls for over 18 years. I am only now selling some of my collection to make way for others.

http://www.freethebears.org.au/

When people think of cruelty, they often think of a person starving or beating an animal. In other words, they think of actions that are against the law. They may also think of things done by other nations, such as whale hunting, bear farming, bull fighting, or clubbing seal pups.

Certainly all of these actions are cruel, but animals also suffer much closer to home. Mostly people don't think about everyday suffering in Australia, for example, animals killed for food, battery hens, laboratory animals, animals that are trapped, poisoned, or hunted for sport. These actions aren't illegal, but they cause suffering to more individuals than people who starve or beat their animals. Extract from:

http://www.animalliberation.org.au/cruelty.php