Category Archives: Dogs

The Schindlers — Part 3 and a Call to Action

By zoeystory | Published: October 28, 2010

So, hopefully you’ve read Parts 1 and 2 about Herman and Bonnie Schindler, owners of the puppy mill that is closing and auctioning off its dogs starting tomorrow -YES TOMORROW!  The details about the auction are here.  Close to 700 dogs are for sale (this number does not include puppies).  If you live nearby MO […]

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Schindler’s List – Part II

By zoeystory | Published: October 27, 2010

Unfortunately there is a Part II to Schindler’s List. I have reviewed the latest inspection report from 07/14/10 and summarized it below.  You can see the facts for yourself directly from the inspection report found here.  FYI, the * seen throughout the report indicates repeat violations from previous inspections done in March 2010 and November […]

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An In-Depth Look at What’s Going On In Pennsylvania

By zoeystory | Published: October 23, 2010

This article does an excellent job of summarizing the work that animal rights organizations are doing in Pennsylvania, home to many of the U.S.’ puppy mills. The focus is largely on Main Line Animal Rescue a group that is at the center of the effort to compel officials to better enforce the laws the state […]

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Progress… Oklahoma-Style

By zoeystory | Published: October 17, 2010

By many estimates, Oklahoma is second only to Missouri in number of puppy mills.  Positive regulatory changes become effective in November, but in the meantime, authorities are stepping up their efforts to curb the worst practitioners by all legal means possible.  This is the happy next step to a horrible story from earlier this year […]

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A Different Kind of Adoption Story

By zoeystory | Published: October 10, 2010

Not all pet adoptions are created equal. While most are people walking into a shelter, pound or other animal organization to pick out the animal of their choice, there are others that don’t fit easily into a box.  This article is one of the most heart-warming we’ve read in quite some time and is a […]

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Arkansas puppy mill dogs abandoned and left for dead – No Arrest?

By zoeystory | Published: October 6, 2010

Check out a recent discovery just outside of Waldron, Arkansas in Scott County.  A woman who at one point had a puppy mill decided to just abandon those dogs and one cat.  She indicated that she was checking on the dogs every 4 days to bring them food and water. However, there was NO running […]

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