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Great Article in USA Weekend

By zoeystory | Published: June 11, 2010

Click the link to read the article about puppy mills in the current issue of USA WEEKEND. http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20100611/HOME05/6130319

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Way to go AMVA!

By zoeystory | Published: June 9, 2010

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) has developed a model bill and regulations that aims to protect animals that are bred and sold as pets.  Dr. Gail Golab, director of the AMVA Animal Welfare Division said, “This is an opportunity for AMVA to display leadership on an emerging animal welfare issue.  The model bill and […]

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Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) says BBB

By zoeystory | Published: May 30, 2010

Regardless of who sells these dogs the consumer is not protected by any puppy lemon law.  I believe the preponderance of online sellers are a wide amalgam that can include classified advertisers, pet store owners, or breeders that may buy from dog auctions. Let’s use Zoey as an example.  Even after we bought and brought […]

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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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“The Puppy Industry” Part I

By jadmin | Published: May 25, 2010

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Missouri has issued a new report which discusses and summarizes its research on the breeders, buyers, sellers and enforcement of the laws around what it terms, “The Puppy Industry.” The BBB indicates it is doing this report due to the large number of complaints it has recently received about […]

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The things pet stores will actually tell you!

By zoeystory | Published: May 17, 2010

There is a new pet store that recently opened in my neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. At first, I was extremely excited as it was called Pet Fashion — I love pets and I love fashion.  And who isn’t about some good dog/kitty pet fashion? Upon its opening, a few animal non-profit […]

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