Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement Monday with a Long Island pet store, Shake A Paw, that required the company to pay $300,000 in restitution to about 190 customers.
These clients suffered emotional and financial distress after purchasing sick puppies, some of which died shortly after being brought home. The settlement also mandates substantial changes in Shake A Paw’s business practices to prevent future misconduct.
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) conducted an investigation into Shake A Paw, uncovering inhumane conditions and the sale of critically ill puppies, contradicting the store’s advertisements of selling the “healthiest” and “best of the best puppies” from “the most puppies”. trusted breeders.” The investigation revealed that more than half of the puppies sold had significant health problems, including upper respiratory infections and parasites, with nearly 10 percent diagnosed with potentially fatal pneumonia.
“New Yorkers who buy a dog are looking for loyal and loving additions to their families,” said James. “Unknowingly buying a sick puppy can be really heartbreaking. Not only did the owners of Shake A Paw treat the dogs in their care disrespectfully, they misled their customers by lying about their health, leaving many families stranded with vet bills dear Shake A Paw’s days of buying and selling sick puppies are over, and their former customers will receive restitution for the losses they suffered.
