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Judge Upholds Order Banning NY Pet Store From Buying, Adopting New Puppies Judge Upholds Order Banning NY Pet Store From Buying, Adopting New Puppies
Judge Upholds Order Banning NY Pet Store From Buying, Adopting New Puppies A judge upheld New York Attorney General Letitia James’ order barring a Long Island pet store from purchasing or adopting puppies after selling mistreated and sick pets to unwitting customers. In December 2021, James announced that her office secured a court order banning Shake A Paw stores in Hicksville and Lynbrook in Nassau County from purchasing or adopting new puppies. Earlier story - Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says According to investigators, Shake A Paw: Falsely advertised sick pets as healthy Fabricated health certificates; Failed…

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PetSmart Under Fire After Four Dogs Die During Grooming Appointments PetSmart Under Fire After Four Dogs Die During Grooming Appointments
PetSmart Under Fire After Four Dogs Die During Grooming Appointments PetSmart is facing backlash after a fourth dog - including three in New Jersey - was pronounced dead after being taken in for routine grooming appointments in the past few months, according to multiple reports. In the past five months, four dogs have been found dead - most recently when an 8-year-old corgi died in Toms River - during grooming appointments, leading to allegations of animal mistreatment at the nationwide store. According to a report from NBC's "Today," one of the dog owners, who lost her bulldog during a grooming appointment on Dec. 29, is planning a lawsuit, claimi…

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