Category Archives: Puppy Mills

Runaround Sue

By zoeystory | Published: October 30, 2010

While reviewing the Schindler inspection report, I could not get past the discrepancy of opinion between the investigators, who noted time and again that the dogs at the Schindler mill were essentially being housed in incredibly unsanitary conditions and multiple statements from the attending veterinarian, Sue Sculley, who repeatedly indicated that medically, the dogs were […]

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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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Schindler’s List – Part I (yes there is more)

By zoeystory | Published: October 24, 2010

It has come to my attention that there is a rather large dog auction (okay gigantic) occurring in Missouri next weekend. I checked into this auction only to find that they will be auctioning off approximately 690+ dogs (this estimate does not include the puppies as they are not allowed to be auctioned off prior […]

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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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