Category Archives: News

From the Beginning…The Abbreviated Version

By zoeystory | Published: November 13, 2011

Zoey’s Story could not be more grateful to both the local NBC affiliate, WNBC, the Humane Society of the United States and the website Gothamist for doing a story this past week on pet stores in Manhattan, specifically focusing on the fact that the puppies these stores sell come from puppy mills, despite what the owners [...]

Also posted in Dog Auctions, Pet store, Puppy Mills, Selling puppies, Zoey | Tagged Coton de Tulear, Gothamist, Puppy Mill dogs in Manhattan, Puppy Mill dogs in NYC, Raising Rover and Baby, USDA complaint, WNBC, Zoey | Leave a comment

Missouri Puppy Mill Legislation Update – Compromise???

By zoeystory | Published: April 28, 2011

The overhaul of Proposition B is now officially law in the state of Missouri. Governor Jay Nixon signed two bills yesterday. Bills S.B. 113 and S.B 161 did the following: Maximum fee for operating certain dog facilities was $500 per year and this has increased to a maximum of $2500 per year. Additional the licensee [...]

Also posted in Protected Paws, Puppy Mills, Selling puppies | Tagged Canine Cruelty Prevention Act, Governor Nixon, Operation Bark Alert, Prop B Missouri, Propisition B Missouri, Proposition B Compromise, Puppy Mill, Puppy Mill Prevention Cruelty Act, SB 113, SB161, unfettered access | 1 Comment

A true testament of animal loyalty amid Japan’s rubble

By zoeystory | Published: March 20, 2011

Stories like this one remind me of the absolute loyalty and true friendship one can find from an animal. My friend, Jed, forwarded this to me and it brought me to to tears. Since the men commenting on what they’re seeing are speaking Japanese, I obviously don’t know exactly what they’re saying but one doesn’t [...]

Also posted in Animal Rescue, Dog Stories, Dogs | Tagged 2 dogs Japan, animal loyalty, Arahama, Donate to animal rescue in Japan, Global animal, how to help animals in Japan earthquake, how to help animals in Japan tsunami, Japan earthquake, Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support, Japan tsunami, JEARS, Kenn Sakurai, Rescued dogs Japan | Leave a comment

Rally for Alice!

By zoeystory | Published: February 22, 2011

The situation for Alice has not changed. A Peaceful Rally has been planned on Wednesday, March 16th from 4:00-5:30 PM at the Toombs County Courthouse. 100 Courthouse Square Lyons, GA The goal of this rally is to voice your concerns over Alice and urge Judge John Matheson to follow the law he promised to [...]

Also posted in Animal Cruelty, Dog Stories | Tagged Alice the dog in the box, Chief magistrate, Chip Matheson, Lyon Animal Shelter, Lyons Georgia, Rally for Alice, Southern Comfort Animal Rescue, Toombs County | Leave a comment

More Insanity in Toombs County, GA

By zoeystory | Published: February 21, 2011

During our investigation of Alice, the “dog in the box” we’ve written about twice recently, we came to learn of a different problem in Toombs County, Georgia that also demanded our attention. On January 20th 2011, ALL OF THE DOGS (approximately 77) at the Lyons Animal Control were euthanized in one day without prior notice. [...]

Also posted in Animal Cruelty, Animal Rights Activism, Protected Paws, Updates | Tagged 77 dogs euthanized, Adopted Abby, Alice the dog in the box, Darel Corley, dogs killed, dogs shot, Dr. McRae, January 20th massacre, Lyons Animal Control, Lyons Public Works Director, SOAPS, Sweet Onion Animal Rescue, Toombs County, Toombs County Animal Control, Toombs County Georgia, Veterinarian Chris McRae | 3 Comments

Let’s find Alice her Wonderland – UPDATE !!!

By zoeystory | Published: February 13, 2011

Here’s an update on Alice. Special thanks to Kara Blackburn for providing us with some additional information. We came to discover that Alice is actually owned by the elderly man’s (the one “housing” Alice) daughter. She showed Scott Bennett from Southern Comfort Animal Rescue the purchase papers, which indicated that she had paid $500 for [...]