Shake A Paw in Green Brook was issued Notices of Violation for violating New Jersey’s Pet Purchase Protection Act by the Attorney General.
GREEN BROOK, NJ — A pet store in Green Brook, Shake A Paw, is responding to the Notices of Violations issued by the Attorney General for violating New Jersey’s Pet Purchase Protection Act (“PPPA”).
“The claims issued today by the New Jersey Attorney General are completely without merit, without basis, and entirely false — a baseless attack built on false allegations,” said Jeffrey Morton, Shake A Paw President.
Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced the violations on Thursday to eight pet stores in New Jersey, including Shake A Paw at 12 Route 22 in Green Brook. Read More: Somerset County Pet Store Ordered To Pay $10K For Violating NJ Pet Protection Act: AG
“The so-called ‘violations’ stem from an inspection conducted over 11 months ago. After almost a year has passed, we still have been unable to meet with the State, despite repeated requests,” said Morton. “These allegations are purely administrative in nature and have nothing whatsoever to do with the health and well-being of our beautiful, healthy puppies. A Notice of Violation is not a finding of guilt. It is an allegation — nothing more. We categorically deny these claims and will vigorously contest them.”
The violations came following unannounced inspections of the pet stores.
Shake A Paw was issued four violations:
Failed to list on the cage or enclosure for each animal in the cage or enclosure a sign listing the place of birth for each animal in cage or enclosure in violation of the Pet Protection Act, specifically, N.J.S.A. 56:8-95(c)(1)
Failed to list on the cage or enclosure for each animal in the cage or enclosure a sign listing the actual or approximate age of each animal in the cage or enclosure in violation of the Pet Protection Act, specifically, N.J.S.A. 56:8-95(c)(1)
Failed to list the breeder’s state license number, in violation of the Pet Protection Act N.J.S.A. 56:8- 95(f)(7)
Failed to update information require to be posted and make changes as necessary to all signage so that the public has access to the correct information at all times, N.J.S.A 56:8-95(с)
As a result, Shake A Paw was fined a total of $10,695.02 in civil penalties and investigative costs. Shake A Paw in Green Brook and Union previously received violations in January 2016.
“For over 30 years, Shake A Paw has proudly served New Jersey families with honesty, transparency, and the highest standards of animal care. That commitment has not changed,” said Morton.
Other pet stores that received violations included Mama’s and Papa’s Pet Shop of Englewood, Silver Nickel Puppies at Troy’s Trims & Treats in Englewood, Pet Crew Pet Shop in Newark, Oh My Dog LLC in Kearny, Carmona Pet Shop Inc. in Union City, Pet Center in Old Bridge, and Shake A Paw in Union.
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