Protest Planned For Saturday At Just Pups Store In Paramus

PARAMUS, N.J. - A protest was held at the Just Pups store Wednesday and another is planned for Saturday, the latest outcry from people disgusted with the discovery of 67 dogs inside a store van early Monday morning.

Residents have expressed their disgust with the store's owner, Vincent LoSacco, and accused him of animal cruelty. It is the latest animal cruelty for the embattled business owner.

Three dead dogs were found inside Just Pups' East Brunswick store earlier this year.

Related: 50 Dogs Found In Freezing Van Outside Paramus Puppy Store

LoSacco was scheduled to hold a press conference at the store at 11:30 a.m.

The Saturday protest is scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m.

Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera said he has "never gotten so many emails on the same issue as I’ve had this past week,” The Record reported.

LoSacco closed the store for 24 hours after police found the puppies inside the 38-degree van early Monday morning. They were crammed into small cages and some were covered in urine and feces.

Related: Just Pups Owner Denies Any Wrongdoing After Dogs Found In Freezing Van

LoSacco had an explanation for the animals' condition and the inside of the van. He denied abusing the animals.

Tyco Animal Control is caring for the dogs, which are not available for adoption.

Realted: 67 Dogs Rescued From Van Not Available For Adoption

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Some of the puppies police found in the cages./Paramus Police Department