Tag Archives: Puppy Mills

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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How much room does a puppy mill dog need?

By zoeystory | Published: April 26, 2010

According to the USDA, not that much!  Click on the link below to use the calculator that they use to determine how large a dog’s cage must be.  Measure your dog in inches (not including the tail!), add 6 inches for extra room (how generous of them), then multiply that number by itself.  That’s how […]

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ADOPT a dog this holiday season!

By zoeystory | Published: December 16, 2009

 It’s that time of year again!  People are flocking into pet stores to buy adorable puppies for their loved ones as holiday gifts.  PLEASE DON’T DO THIS!!  If you’re already on our site reading this, we’re assuming you wouldn’t dare buy a puppy in a pet store – but I’m sure you know someone who […]

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Joanna Krupa in new ad against puppy mills!

By zoeystory | Published: December 1, 2009

Dancing With The Stars alum Joanna Krupa appears in the new Peta ad against puppy mills.  In an interview with Peta, Krupa said, “Somebody needs to put their foot down and stop this this breeding and these puppy mills.  They live in these little tiny cages, and all they’re doing is breeding their whole life.  […]

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Zoey Hits the Headlines!!!!

By zoeystory | Published: November 23, 2009

Zoey made the paper !!! Click link to the story: Zoey Article in Southwest Times Record

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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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