Category Archives: Dogs

Horrifying Facts: What summer heat can do to dogs left alone in parked cars!

By jadmin | Published: July 27, 2010

Heat waves have struck many parts of the country over the past couple of weeks and consequently, there have been a rising number of reports involving dogs suffering and even dying of heatstroke as a result of being left alone in parked cars. Leaving a dog, or any pet for that matter, abandoned in a car […]

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Inspectors and the Puppy Marketplace, Part II

By zoeystory | Published: May 28, 2010

After reading the BBB report and having been to a puppy auction last summer where I actually spoke with a USDA inspector, I wanted to learn more about the people who are tasked with being the main players in the enforcement of USDA rules and regulations set forth in the Animal Welfare Act. Interestingly, state […]

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When a Veterinarian Links up with a Pet Shop that sells puppies and kitties

By zoeystory | Published: February 2, 2010

Here’s a dirty little secret pet stores and vets don’t want you to know (and one we learned the hard way): If you buy a dog or cat from a pet store they almost always give you 1-2 free wellness visits at a vet of their choosing. I highly recommend that if you do choose […]

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Party Animal

By zoeystory | Published: January 19, 2010

Zoey’s had such an eventful first year of life that we thought it prudent to give her a little party to celebrate an amazing achievement, considering all she has been through: simply making it to 365 days old! End of the night [singlepic id=85 w=320 h=240 mode=watermark float=left] [singlepic id=84 w=320 h=240 mode=watermark float=left] [singlepic […]

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Just a few more hours…..

By zoeystory | Published: January 18, 2010

and I will be ONE YEAR OLD! Tomorrow will mark the anniversary of the day I was born into a puppy mill in rural Missouri.  I come from a town of 392 people; in fact, Wheatland has more dogs than people!!  When my human mom visited last summer, she took a picture of the town […]

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Where do we focus our attention pet stores vs. puppy mills?

By zoeystory | Published: November 1, 2009

Our hope is that anyone who’s reading this blog agrees with us that puppy mills are insidious and that every day they’re in business is one extra day too many.  So, how do we best stop them?  The answer is obviously not easy, and begs a clear and discrete strategy. We have friends and acquaintances […]

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