Category Archives: Pet store

Making the Most of Her Second Chance

By zoeystory | Published: October 3, 2009

Here’s something I’ve been thinking a bunch about recently — how much Zoey enjoys life, and how it would have been such a waste for her not to have the chance to live it. Let’s start from the top.  Most of you reading this entry are probably already aware of the Zoey’s medical travails in […]

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Puppy Mill Awareness Day is TOMORROW…so what is a puppy mill

By jadmin | Published: September 18, 2009

So I know everyone reading this is probably thinking, “Of course I know what a puppy mill is.” Well, since Puppy Mill Awareness Day is coming up tomorrow (9/19/09), I thought I would review what I consider to be a puppy mill. From what I understand, some pet stores have actually taken legal action against protesting non-profits […]

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Buying a Puppy?

By zoeystory | Published: September 17, 2009

Based on my varied experiences…. one dog from a hobby breeder: One from the Sebastian County Humane Society: One from a snooty upscale UES boutique (don’t kill me…this is how ZoeyStory.com began): Her first favorite toy I AM ALWAYS GOING TO SAY ADOPT AND DON’T SHOP FOR A NEW PUPPY. In addition, I recommend you contact me and […]

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What We’re Going to Have to Deal With

By zoeystory | Published: August 27, 2009

So the dogs that are being auctioned off on Saturday are now online.  Wow, what a frightening list!  If you can believe this, there are 15 pages (!) worth of dogs being auctioned, almost all of which have sired or whelped dozens of puppies since the mill started operating about 7 years ago.  Many, many […]

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The store is up to their old tricks

By jadmin | Published: August 12, 2009

I learned today that the dog store where we purchased Zoey is again buying from the puppy mill in Missouri.  Currently they have one of Zoey’s sisters for sale for $1850.  We paid $2250 and she was a sick little lady!  They are buying from the exact same breeder that they swore they would never […]

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