Category Archives: Zoey

2010 in our review mirror

We were reminded by a dear friend’s recent Facebook Post about all that can be accomplished in 12 short months.  So, we have decided to remind everyone about what has taken place at ZoeyStory in 2011.  A very hearty thanks to all who helped us!  There is no way we could have done this without […]

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Plenty to be thankful for this year!

First off, we want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.  Here at ZS we are so grateful to all of you who continue to support us.  We could not do this without you!  In the spirit of Thanksgiving we want you to know what Zoey and Abby are grateful for this year. YOU!!! Flossies […]

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Just like a mill….er…pill?

Here at Zoey Story and Protected Paws we wanted to recognize Puppy Mill Awareness Day and with it an enormous thanks and shout-out to PINK for helping to educate the public on the horrors of large-scale dog breeding facilities AKA Puppy Mills. Last week, she tweeted against puppy mills and the pet stores that profit […]

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False Advertising

If you look really closely, you’ll see this is a picture of Zoey. Months after we brought her home from Raising Rover and Baby, “Manhattan’s One of a Kind Puppy and Baby Boutique,” she was still being advertised on this website by the owner of the store, who claims repeatedly that he “is not an Internet […]

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Progress…

A recurring theme in our blog posts is the need for legislative and regulatory oversight to force puppy mills to finally make the necessary changes.  But those in positions of power also have to hit the millers where it really counts: the pocketbook. As we’ve seen, mills can be extremely lucrative, between the low cost […]

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

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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