Comments for Zoey's Story http://www.zoeystory.com The truth about puppies, pet stores and puppy mills Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:22:42 -0500 hourly 1 Comment on PROTECTED PAWS by admin http://www.zoeystory.com/protected-paws/comment-page-1/#comment-4579 admin Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:22:42 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?page_id=698#comment-4579 Thanks Eva! We couldn't do all the hard work without passionate people like you that can help educate others about puppy mills and the pet stores that profit from this cruel cycle. Currently, we are not a 501c3 organization so we cannot accept donations at this time. However, your kind comment definitely keeps us going. Please continue to share ZoeyStory as well as Protected Paws to draw further attention to puppy mills. Thanks again - xo -Z* Thanks Eva! We couldn’t do all the hard work without passionate people like you that can help educate others about puppy mills and the pet stores that profit from this cruel cycle. Currently, we are not a 501c3 organization so we cannot accept donations at this time. However, your kind comment definitely keeps us going. Please continue to share ZoeyStory as well as Protected Paws to draw further attention to puppy mills. Thanks again – xo -Z*

]]> Comment on PROTECTED PAWS by Eva http://www.zoeystory.com/protected-paws/comment-page-1/#comment-4569 Eva Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:48:55 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?page_id=698#comment-4569 First of all... adorable picture!! I just wanted to thank you and your sister site for all of the hard work you do! Is there anyplace that I can give support? First of all… adorable picture!! I just wanted to thank you and your sister site for all of the hard work you do! Is there anyplace that I can give support?

]]> Comment on To all of our Fans around the world we say…. by Raven http://www.zoeystory.com/to-all-of-our-fans-around-the-world-we-say/comment-page-1/#comment-3681 Raven Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:33:59 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?p=1559#comment-3681 Thank you for taking the time to say thank you also. :) Thank you for taking the time to say thank you also. :)

]]> Comment on Zoey is APRI registered…which means what exactly? by cjarizona http://www.zoeystory.com/zoey-is-apri-registered-which-means-what-exactly/comment-page-1/#comment-1931 cjarizona Sun, 15 May 2011 08:58:35 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?p=247#comment-1931 I came very close to buying a puppy with APRI registry, but I had this nagging feeling. I didn't buy her. For what most breeders are charging to buy a puppy with APRI (which I found out means NOTHING), they should be AKC. At least then, we would know what we are buying. I don't agree with all this cross breeding of different breeds. I always thought the purpose of AKC was to prove it was a pure bred. This is just my opinion. I came very close to buying a puppy with APRI registry, but I had this nagging feeling. I didn’t buy her. For what most breeders are charging to buy a puppy with APRI (which I found out means NOTHING), they should be AKC. At least then, we would know what we are buying. I don’t agree with all this cross breeding of different breeds. I always thought the purpose of AKC was to prove it was a pure bred. This is just my opinion.

]]> Comment on Missouri Puppy Mill Legislation Update – Compromise??? by Annie Reynolds http://www.zoeystory.com/missouri-puppy-mill-legislation-update-compromise/comment-page-1/#comment-1756 Annie Reynolds Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:51:44 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?p=1735#comment-1756 Sounds like progress is being made! Sounds like progress is being made!

]]> Comment on Schindler’s List – Part I (yes there is more) by Missouri Puppy Mill Legislation Update – Compromise??? | Zoey's Story http://www.zoeystory.com/schindlers-list-part-i-yes-there-is-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1741 Missouri Puppy Mill Legislation Update – Compromise??? | Zoey's Story Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:32:37 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?p=1256#comment-1741 [...] to come as my main concern regarding these two new bills (and all along) will be enforcement of these regulations.  How does the state of Missouri plan to enforce this and how many strikes [...] [...] to come as my main concern regarding these two new bills (and all along) will be enforcement of these regulations.  How does the state of Missouri plan to enforce this and how many strikes [...]

]]> Comment on About by admin http://www.zoeystory.com/about-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1740 admin Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:29:33 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?page_id=108#comment-1740 Hi Michelle, Thank you for your comment! At this time I do not know of an organization that is transporting the animals back to the United States. However, if you are looking to adopt a new member to your family we would be more than happy to assist you in that process. There are so many great dogs in shelter right now waiting for a loving home. Please contact me at info (at) zoeystory.com or comment back. Best - Z* Hi Michelle,
Thank you for your comment! At this time I do not know of an organization that is transporting the animals back to the United States. However, if you are looking to adopt a new member to your family we would be more than happy to assist you in that process. There are so many great dogs in shelter right now waiting for a loving home. Please contact me at info (at) zoeystory.com or comment back. Best – Z*

]]> Comment on About by michelle b adams http://www.zoeystory.com/about-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1609 michelle b adams Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:54:39 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?page_id=108#comment-1609 can we in the US adopt Japan's tsunami dogs? I would be happy to can we in the US adopt Japan’s tsunami dogs? I would be happy to

]]> Comment on Animal Hoarding by Sara Jefferson http://www.zoeystory.com/animal-hoarding/comment-page-1/#comment-1551 Sara Jefferson Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:10:37 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?p=929#comment-1551 Hey Guys, I'm a researcher for the series Confessions: Animal Hoarding, currently airing on Animal Planet, which as you know, tells the stories of people overwhelmed by the number of pets they own. If you are concerned about the health of animals in someone's care and suspect they may be hoarding them, we might be able to help. Most animal hoarders don’t see themselves as hoarders, and sometimes don’t intentionally collect animals. Their relationship with their animals has threatened their relationships with friends and family. Most of these situations aren’t dealt with until they become criminal. This results in animals being euthanized by over-stressed shelters, and doesn’t address the underlying psychological issues - meaning nearly 100% of people end up in the same situation again. We are dedicated to finding comprehensive long-term solutions and believe therapy to be key to this. We can bring in experts to help people and their pets. If you or someone you know needs help because animals have overrun their life, visit www.animalhoardingproject.com to learn more and submit their story. Alternatively, contact me directly at sara@animalhoardingproject.com or toll-free at 1 -877-698-7387. We will treat all submissions with confidentiality and respect. Hey Guys,

I’m a researcher for the series Confessions: Animal Hoarding, currently airing on Animal Planet, which as you know, tells the stories of people overwhelmed by the number of pets they own.

If you are concerned about the health of animals in someone’s care and suspect they may be hoarding them, we might be able to help.

Most animal hoarders don’t see themselves as hoarders, and sometimes don’t intentionally collect animals. Their relationship with their animals has threatened their relationships with friends and family.

Most of these situations aren’t dealt with until they become criminal. This results in animals being euthanized by over-stressed shelters, and doesn’t address the underlying psychological issues – meaning nearly 100% of people end up in the same situation again.

We are dedicated to finding comprehensive long-term solutions and believe therapy to be key to this. We can bring in experts to help people and their pets.

If you or someone you know needs help because animals have overrun their life, visit http://www.animalhoardingproject.com to learn more and submit their story. Alternatively, contact me directly at sara@animalhoardingproject.com or toll-free at
1 -877-698-7387.

We will treat all submissions with confidentiality and respect.

]]> Comment on Let’s find Alice her Wonderland – UPDATE !!! by Mary Hays http://www.zoeystory.com/lets-find-alice-her-wonderland-update/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 Mary Hays Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:10:58 +0000 http://www.zoeystory.com/?p=1620#comment-1463 While I do not generally agree with the idea of banning certain breeds of dogs I am beginning to agree with the idea that, for their own safety, it may be best if the breeding of pit bulls is placed under strict controls. I have no doubt that, when raised and cared for by a loving owner, these are fine and loyal companion animals. Unfortunately there seems to be no way to keep these beautiful animals out of the hands of cruel people who enjoy abusing them and forcing them to fight for the amusement of sick people. They are also abused by people who want a "mean" dog to show how tough they are or, all too often, to protect illegal activities. Irresposible or ignorant owners are most often to blame when these, and other dogs both large and small, bite or attack people or other animals. When that happens the dog is blamed and both the animal and the person attacked are victims. I am coming to believe that banning certain breeds may be the only way to protect the animals in question from humans. I realize that is not the reason many people or communities are calling for bans on "vicious" breeds. We need a ban on vicious owners. While I do not generally agree with the idea of banning certain breeds of dogs I am beginning to agree with the idea that, for their own safety, it may be best if the breeding of pit bulls is placed under strict controls. I have no doubt that, when raised and cared for by a loving owner, these are fine and loyal companion animals. Unfortunately there seems to be no way to keep these beautiful animals out of the hands of cruel people who enjoy abusing them and forcing them to fight for the amusement of sick people. They are also abused by people who want a “mean” dog to show how tough they are or, all too often, to protect illegal activities. Irresposible or ignorant owners are most often to blame when these, and other dogs both large and small, bite or attack people or other animals. When that happens the dog is blamed and both the animal and the person attacked are victims. I am coming to believe that banning certain breeds may be the only way to protect the animals in question from humans. I realize that is not the reason many people or communities are calling for bans on “vicious” breeds. We need a ban on vicious owners.

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