Puppies Found Outside Just Pups Will Be Put Up For Adoption

PARAMUS, N.J. — The 67 puppies found inside a van behind the Just Pups store on Route 17 on April 4 will be put up for adoption.

Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera announced in a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon that the puppies "have finally been turned over for adoption."

Tyco Animal Control has been caring for the dogs since they were found inside a 38-degree van outside of the store.

More information and adoption applications will be available on the borough website or Tyco's website in the coming days, LaBarbiera said in the post.

Paramus is one of many municipalities Tyco contracts with for its animal control services.

The puppies were not put up for adoption sooner because they were considered evidence in an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office that looked into the practices of Just Pups owner Vincent LoSacco. LoSacco and his brother have been charged with 134 animal cruelty violations as the result of the investigation.

"This is not the end, as we must continue to push to ban the sale of puppy mill puppies in New Jersey," LaBarbiera said.

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