Author Archives: zoeystory

Animal Hoarding

By zoeystory | Published: August 25, 2010

Hoarding has become a common term over the past year, with television shows popping up on nearly every network documenting this disorder and how it can destroy someone’s life and home. One type of hoarding is animal hoarding, which is featured in the Animal Planet show Confessions: Animal Hoarding. We’ve seen news stories about animal […]

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New Illinois Law Requires Pet Stores to Display Puppies’ Origin and Health History!

By zoeystory | Published: August 25, 2010

Way to go, Governor Quinn!  A new law was just signed that will require pet stores to display the names and addresses of the breeders for all of their animals.  The animals’ health history must also be displayed. The law takes effect January 1, 2011.  This is just fantastic and we hope other states will […]

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Great Article in USA Weekend

By zoeystory | Published: June 11, 2010

Click the link to read the article about puppy mills in the current issue of USA WEEKEND. http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20100611/HOME05/6130319

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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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Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) says BBB

By zoeystory | Published: May 30, 2010

Regardless of who sells these dogs the consumer is not protected by any puppy lemon law.  I believe the preponderance of online sellers are a wide amalgam that can include classified advertisers, pet store owners, or breeders that may buy from dog auctions. Let’s use Zoey as an example.  Even after we bought and brought […]

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Inspectors and the Puppy Marketplace, Part II

By zoeystory | Published: May 28, 2010

After reading the BBB report and having been to a puppy auction last summer where I actually spoke with a USDA inspector, I wanted to learn more about the people who are tasked with being the main players in the enforcement of USDA rules and regulations set forth in the Animal Welfare Act. Interestingly, state […]

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