Author Archives: zoeystory

Happy 5th Birthday/Adoption Day ABBY!

By zoeystory | Published: August 2, 2011

It was five years ago TODAY that I adopted Abby (lil’ Zoey’s sister) from the Sebastian County Humane Society.  It was one of the most momentous days in my life.  For the small price of $80 I found my best friend.  When I first saw Abby, she was a large, matted, black and gray scruffy […]

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Congrats on being the first….now are the owners going to be charged?

By zoeystory | Published: July 18, 2011

Seventy-three dogs including Cocker Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, American Eskimos, Poodles, Beagles, Papillons and Brussels Griffons were rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri on Thursday, July 14th in Monett (Lawrence County) Missouri. This will be the first puppy mill put out of business since the new Canine Prevention Cruelty Act. Missouri’s Attorney General, Chris Koster, […]

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Missouri Puppy Mill Legislation Update – Compromise???

By zoeystory | Published: April 28, 2011

The overhaul of Proposition B is now officially law in the state of Missouri. Governor Jay Nixon signed two bills yesterday.  Bills S.B. 113 and S.B 161 did the following: Maximum fee for operating certain dog facilities was $500 per year and this has increased to a maximum of $2500 per year.  Additional the licensee […]

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A true testament of animal loyalty amid Japan’s rubble

By zoeystory | Published: March 20, 2011

Stories like this one remind me of the absolute loyalty and true friendship one can find from an animal. My friend, Jed, forwarded this to me and it brought me to to tears. Since the men commenting on what they’re seeing are speaking Japanese, I obviously don’t know exactly what they’re saying but one doesn’t […]

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Rally for Alice!

By zoeystory | Published: February 22, 2011

The situation for Alice has not changed.   A Peaceful Rally has been planned on Wednesday, March 16th from 4:00-5:30 PM at the Toombs County Courthouse. 100 Courthouse Square Lyons, GA   The goal of this rally is to voice your  concerns over Alice and urge Judge John Matheson to follow the law he promised to […]

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More Insanity in Toombs County, GA

By zoeystory | Published: February 21, 2011

During our investigation of Alice, the “dog in the box” we’ve written about twice recently, we came to learn of a different problem in Toombs County, Georgia that also demanded our attention.  On January 20th 2011, ALL OF THE DOGS (approximately 77) at the Lyons Animal Control were euthanized in one day without prior notice.  […]

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