Just Pups Owner Files Lawsuit Against Paramus

PARAMUS, N.J. - The owner of Just Pups, the embattled Paramus pet store who has spent the last six days getting blasted online following allegations of animal cruelty, has filed a suit against the borough Friday to try and get the store reopened.

The suit requests that the borough lift the order that closed the store earlier this week.

LoSacco has been at the center of a controversy after police found 67 puppies inside a van behind the store early Monday morning. The police claim it was only 38 degrees inside the van, that some of the animals were covered in urine and feces, and that the animals could not even stand up in their cages.

LoSacco has denied being cruel and abusing the animals.

LoSacco is also asking for amount of time, 30 days, to prepare for the special Board of Health hearing scheduled for Monday night. The board will discuss possibly revoking the store’s license.

LoSacco was hopeful the store could reopen Saturday or Monday. A protest is planned for outside the store Saturday at 2 p.m.