Shake A Paw Pet Store Responds To Possible Violations

Green Brook, NJ -- A pet store in Green Brook, Shake A Paw, has issued a statement regarding the letter it received from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for potential violations of the Pet Purchase Protection Act.

Shake A Paw’s locations on Route 22 West in Green Brook and Route 22 West in Union both received the letter, along with seven other stores.

“Shake A Paw is committed to providing our customers with full transparency and with fully complying with the New Jersey Pet Protection Act,” said Jeffrey Morton, Shake A Paw President.

“New Jersey passed the toughest Pet Store regulations in the United States in 2015, which provide consumers with full disclosure about the source of their new pet,” Morton said. “This law also prohibits New Jersey pet stores from purchasing animals from puppy mills, unlicensed breeders, hobby breeders and local breeders. We have been asked to participate in an executive conference with the Division of Consumer Affairs, we are confident that we will have a successful resolution.”

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs released a list yesterday, Jan. 4 with 17 other pet stores across the State who were cited for failing to comply with laws designed to protect consumers from purchasing unhealthy pets. Some received as many as 153 violations and other pet stores as few as five.

Violations cited include a failure to label dogs’ and cats’ cages with each animal’s breeding history, medical background, and other information required under amendments made to the Pet Purchase Protection Act, effective earlier this year.

There were also eight other stores including Shake A Paw, who received an Executive Conference Letter.

“Stores that have more than one retail location with multiple violations, had three or fewer animals for sale at the time of the inspection, or whose inspection requires a more detailed review, have been sent letters directing their appearance at executive conferences to discuss inspection violations, implement a compliance plan, and impose a civil penalty,” according to the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs release.

• For a full list of the pet stores with violations and those with letters CLICK HERE.

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