Pet Store Owner Accused of Cruelty Closes Last Hudson Valley Store

A pet store owner in Mohegan Lake has closed his doors following a new series of violations stemming from his former Danbury pet store, according to state Sen. Terrence Murphy.

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"Today is a great day for animal lovers, our local community, and most importantly, our pets," Murphy said in a prepared statement. "New York needs to set a strong example that animal abuse, especially by individuals who are charged with caring for them, cannot and will not be tolerated."

Following the most recent charges lodged against Doyle, Murphy sent a letter to the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, formally requesting Doyle's license as a pet store owner in New York State be suspended until the legal process concluded any wrong doing.

Since first being charged last year, Doyle has sold or closed his other stores, including establishments in Danbury, Mamaroneck and Wappingers Falls.

Murphy said the store owner told the Yorktown News that he would be shutting the doors to his Mohegan Lake store at the close of business April 30.

"Three strikes and your out," Murphy said. "Animal cruelty in of itself is despicable but when someone is charged on three separate occasions it is time for New York State to step in and do the right thing. Despite today's good news, I still believe Mr. Doyle's license should be suspended as an order of protection, until the courts rule on all of the charges he is facing, and if found guilty, his license needs to be permanently revoked. This will not only prevent him from opening another establishment but send a clear message to animal abusers across the state that New York will not take these crimes lightly."

Click here to read Murphy's most recent letter to Commissioner Ball on the issue.