Just Pups Ordered To Close During Investigation, License Could Be Revoked

PARAMUS, N.J. - Borough officials closed the borough pet store Wednesday where police found 67 dogs unattended in a van Monday morning, Borough Administrator Joseph D'Arco said.

The Board of Health will hold a special meeting Monday and vote to possibly revoke Just Pups license, D'Arco said.

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The store was closed on Monday while local and county authorities investigate allegations of animal endangerment. D'Arco said it was mistakenly reopened Tuesday, but closed again Wedneday.

The store is facing about 300 summonses from the Bergen County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Paramus Health Department. For each dog found in violation multiple summonses can be issued.

Police said they discovered the puppies and small dogs inside a van around 3 a.m. Monday morning. Some crates had several dogs in them and the some of the animals were covered in urine and feces.

Just Pups owner Vincent LoSacco has disputed the police department's account regarding the conditions in the van. He said he customized the van with heater and air conditioning units to safety transport the puppies from Missouri, something he does every few weeks.

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The animals were taken to the Oradell Animal Hospital and were evaluated and treated. They are under the care of Tyco Animal Control and not available to be adopted.