Puppy mills in Brick, nice job planning board. Should have allowed another CVS,WALGREENS, or bank instead. Who is in charge in this town anyway?

This town has a shelter full of unwanted animals why would you allow another store of this nature open?

I hope this is the wake up call for everyone...Do not purchase your pup from any retailer...Work with a reputable shelter or if you must, a reputable recommended breeder. With the influx of dogs coming up from overcrowded shelters in the south, be sure any dog you adopt is vetted and beware of scammers trying to make money on the backs of homeless animals.

About a month or two ago, I walked past this store when I went Chickentown. My kids and I were waiting for our food, so they asked if they could see the puppies. I know better than to buy a puppy from a store. The door was locked (even though it was normal operating hours) and there were three people in there giving us a dirty looks for attempting to go in. Not once did they wave and say "not open" They just stared. I saw one man feeding them, but he was very cold to them. I thought they behaved oddly for a new business. Overall, I just had a bad feeling about the place. I am sad to read that these poor puppies are ill.

I want to know why the township is considering given them licensure. Just DON'T DO IT. Don't think about it. They are just evil people trying to make a buck off these poor sick puppies. PLEASE DO NOT LET THEM OPEN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wasn't the elation guy the owner of a pet store in pOint pleasant beach about 20 yrs ago with the same issues?

Why were they given a license to open in the first place? Come on Brick Planning Board. Start using some sense when you approve these businesses.

When I was a little girl, my mom and dad bought me a dog for Christmas. The lady sold the puppies from her home in Long Island, and my parents paid $75. - a lot of money in 1964. The dog had distempter - the old word for the illness dogs in puppy mills have., I get viruses from people I am around. Not saying breaders have good intentions or not....just saying some viruses are unavoidable. By they way, Frisky was my first puppy, and his death was very sad. But, did the breader cause it? Hell no.

The sad thing is that these puppies are already born and in the stores for people to buy. When no one buys them....what is their fate? It is a vicious cycle. Everyone says to adopt, but some of these rescue groups and shelters give people a very hard time when they want to adopt. I can understand them being careful, but they have to lighten up a bit and allow more people to adopt from them.

The shelters need to charge less money to families wishing to adopt a family pet, too. If the dogs were turned over, given away or otherwise found their way to a shelter, why do they cost so much to adopt?

We drove by this shopping center and saw the new store. My 11-year-old son asked me if that is a "sick puppy" store. I guess the answer is yes. Just like the other one we have in town. To John Doe: I noticed too that it is expensive to adopt a dog . . . but it is more expensive to buy one and have it fixed and all the shots. The shelter is just trying to recoup that cost.

Didnn't they just open that Puppy Store? I hate when they put a Puppy place between 2 Food places.

Good for the person that called in the tip! All of you who drove by and noticed, could have saved them earlier. It only takes one!

You're NUTS if you buy a dog from a store. Another soon to be empty store in town...

Hi John , It costs so much because we have to pay for food , shelter, medical costs and clothing for these dogs . Some are adopted quickly and others can take years . The shelter I help out is run by Volunteers and we spent a lot of our own money on extra food , treats and toys for these dogs . We don't ,make any money we actually lose a lot of money and have to do fund raises to get by. Igo to walk my shelter dogs 3 to 4 times a week and take my own treats and toys . I do this for the love I feel and get back from these dogs

We were by there today and the store was closed - a sign on the door said they were closed for maintenance and paper work- they were in there cleaning the cages and there were quite a few puppies left there today

I would never by a puppy from a breeder or store when so many are euthenized in shelters

The hell that the mother dogs go through is just as bad or worse than what these sick puppies go through. Litter after litter after litter- no love, no play, no exercise. Horrible conditions. Stores like this need to be shut down permanently. And to the reader above- it is the breeder's responsibility to assure that the pups are healthy. Anything less is reprehensible.

I agree with you 100%

All the puppies should have been taken out of this store today and the owners of this store should never be allowed to open again for not taking care of the puppies they had there. They where defrauding the consumer by trying to sell these sick puppies. I really feel sorry for the puppies for not getting the proper care they should have had. Thank god someone spoke up for these puppies.

I'm never one to get in the way of someone trying to make a living, legally... but these 2 stores need to go. Dogs may still be considered property according to the law, but they are living breathing creatures who deserve so much better then the mills these puppies come from. One of my dogs is from a rescue group and the other from a neighbor who had to get rid of him because of allergies. I will NEVER buy a dog from a store, they're not a pair of shoes! We need to get rid of these stores.

We just added a new addition to our family, Daisy!!! She is a sweet little dog. We adopted her from In Our Hands Rescue. go check it out www.inourhandsrescue.org

good luck with her, all of my animals are rescues, there are so many waiting for homes.

I had bought an Old English bulldog from this place a week after they opened up, a week later she was in the vet for giardia and intestinal infections. Over 750$ later she is now doing better. I would love to sue the heck out of this place.

i am all for adopting. but the sad part is these puppies are gonna need homes. its a vicious breeding circle. my heart goes out to them

I hope they are able to save them all the poor little things

This is the owner who had the place that use to be in Point Pleasant Beach, "Puppy Depot", I think was the name on Arnold Ave, the place where people would stand outside and picket all day long. I just want to know how Brick could have given him permission to do this again, and if they say they don't know anything about that then they did not do their homework. I was in there about a month ago, and recognized him and when I said to him that you use to own that place in Point Beach, the lady there said to me " Oh you remember him by his voice", I did not answer I just left. He was horrible then and still is horrible. When I went into that store NOT one person, ever said hello, can I help you NOTHING. So when I left I told my husband then that they won't be here for long. And thank god they wont be there. I hope they give him fines, and a long jail sentence. Lets see how he likes being caged.

Rich from above. Did you report to anyone? OtherwIse places like this including the one over by Vitamin Shop & Target continue to get away with selling sick puppies

I took a kitten from an animal shelter ( local ) several years ago. Within a week it died and my healthy cat contracted the virus and also died. I hate puppy mills, but the fact is that adopting from a shelter is not going to insure that your dog or cat will be healthy or safe to bring home, either. I don't fault someone for wanting to purchase a particular breed, as long as they go to a reputable breeder.

I have been in that store several times over the past 10 days. We fell in love with one of the puppies, but something just did not seem right. My family and I are hopeful that the puppies are ok and we would absolutely love to adopt one of the dogs. If someone can tell us who to contact, we will do so.

Did you ever try to adopt a dog or puppy from the shelter in brick you have to jump through hoops just to be considered. Its just easier to buy one from a store.

try the Jackson shelter or petsmart when they have adoption days

I'm really sick of reading comments that try to blame everything on local government. Let's all just get angry on the criminal that owns this store, and do what we can to support stronger animal protection laws.

The shelters that are very careful about screening are being responsible and are taking care of the animals. They make sure you take the proper care of any pets that you have, and that they match you with the right kind of dog for your family. If you think that is making you jump through hoops, then maybe you just aren't ready to take care of a pet. I love animals and have a cat and dog that were both adopted from shelters. They asked a lot of questions, checked with my vet, and I payed a fee for adopting. I had the animals spayed or neutered if needed. I don't think that was too hard considering the great pets that are now part of my family.

thank you to the tipster that led to the at least temporary closing and hopefully permanent closing of this store.

I thought Brick passed an ordinance several years back about allowing people to open these types of shops. Seems to me it was right after the one opened up by Target.

These "stores" should not be allowed to operate. Now I have to put in a but, if the shelters didnt turn away so many people when they looked to adopt, maybe it would cut the numbers of these stores. There are alot of seniors out there who would love to get a companion but are turned down because they receive social security and are considered on a "fixed" income. The shelters tell them they cant "afford" to love a dog.

I'm so sick to my stomach to hear this. I knew this was going to happen when I saw the sign up. WTF where they thinking when they approved this?

Each time I go around town, I am shocked by how how each space of land is filled with yet another type of business. More business, more traffice lights, higher taxes and so much congestion. Like frances said above, no pride and they look the other way. Nothing should shock me since they allowed that adult video store stay across the PLC. I can't believe there are still animals in that store at this moment.

All measures, should be taken to ensure that the INHUMANE treatment of animals STOP. Perhaps it is time to legaly unclassify animals as "property" and find a manner inwhich we can safeguard and protect them.

Every individual should be outraged at the continual mistreatment and blatant disregard for these defensless animals.

I have an healthy 11 year old german shpard that I hve had since she was a puppy so I think I'm ready to own a pet . We went to adopt another shepard puppy from the brick shelter and they told us that because we have a child under 5 that we couldn't adopt a dog now someone tell me what that has to do with taking care of a dog. Then we told the shelter that my child turned 5 in a month can we come back then to adopt the puppy then if it was still there and they still said no with no reason why.

Why did Brick Planning Board allow puppy stores to open? Are they crazy? Do they just hand out licences to anyone? It never turns out good in the end for these poor animals. There are enough at the shelters to adopt. Maybe the Board of Health should have surprise visits to these places. I hope they are not allowed to open again. Thanks goes out to the person(s) who called it in.......and shame on you who knew something wasn't right and did not call it in. As a township, we need to get more involved and not turn our heads away and ignore situations.

The guy Nat Sladkin, used to own the Puppy mill in Point Pleasant till I got them shut down, then he opened up in Sea Girt on route 35, then in Ocean twshp.
Now they have the nerve to let him open up in Brick? I already sued him and won.
What will it take to shut these monsters down. My dog already is over $10.000 dollars in vet bills, and needs another surgery, I can not afford. Thank you Brick board, for allowing him to open again to rip off more people.

.The word needs to get out..DO NOT BUY FROM A PET STORE..all the dogs are from Puppy mills..If you love to read..Go to your local library and check out the book call.."A RARE BREED OF LOVE" a true story of a puppy mill dog..It will bring you into the world of Baby..His world, and will bring you to tears..I couldn't get passed the first few pages with out crying. To look at this sweet, affectionate little white poodle now, you would never know that for the first nine years of her life, she was living a nightmare of systematic, legalized abuse, with no knowledge that clean beds, good food, kind words, gentle touch and Friends even existed.

Once known simply as number 94 (when anyone cared to identify her at all) -- Baby Kohl, Puppy Mill Survivor, is now one of the most famous dogs in the country! Currently about 14 years old, she is touring the United States throughout the summer and fall of 2008 to help educate people about the horrors of puppy mills through public appearances and A Rare Breed of Love, the book she wrote with her human companion, Jana Kohl. (To read more about A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere.) Baby's new Friends include dignitaries, celebrities -- and everyday people like dedicated Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project volunteer Debbie, who, below, shares her thoughts on Baby, Jana, the book, and the urgent need to educate EVERYBODY about the horrors of puppy mills. It's a heartwarming story..

The headquarters for these "puppie mills" are just over the boarder in Pennsylvania's Amish country. WE regard these people as good family people but they probably are the best bussiness people in America.They are the producers of these sick animals and sell them just like one would sell a horse or a pumpkin, no guarantee, just give them the $$$$. I love to visit their area because I see how they keep their property in good condition but $$$$ is their goal, make book on it. If one wants a dog or pet, get advise from a vet or go to a shelter. AKC is your best bet because you receive papers on litter births etc. No Amish, One should see how they raise small calves for VEAL. We never have consumed VEAL since our Minister told us how they were chained down for their short life. NO AMISH, NO DOGS, NO VEAL.

http://www.shelterandrescue.org/2006/12/how_to_close_a_puppy_store.html

If I remember correctly back n 06 or 07 the town was talking about banning puppy shops but never went through with it. Maybe they will now.

http://woodbridge.patch.com/articles/pet-shop-in-parvo-puppy-death-to-be-in-woodbridge-court-on-thursday

Fancy Pups needs to be shut down!!! The owner sold me & this lady in the article a sick german shepherd puppy. They are BOTH no longer with us. They both had a deadly virus called Parvo. Currently battling him and the town to get him shut down. Its so sickening how many shops like this are out there!!!

To Rich with the english bulldog; I got my english there too but dont believe she is pure bred. I get her dna results next week. Maybe ours are from the same litter, I would love to see yours. Mine was sick when I bought her but is completely healthy now, they sold her to me WITH medication! Please email me volcomsocks@aol.com

And for the record, I considered my purchase from this store A RESCUE.... She would have died without me buying her. A rescue us a rescue no matter what the venue, and now she us the love of my life. When I bought her she was to weak to stand, filthy and coughing. I bought her to save her from this man and this store and I did just that.

We are proud of you Mayor Acropolis, it's a shame the Mayor of Woodbridge refuses to do the same. But hey Mayor McCormic is a happy customer.

http://woodbridge.patch.com/articles/pet-shop-in-parvo-puppy-death-to-be-in-woodbridge-court-on-thursday?ncid=following_comment

Any idea what will happen to the pups now? Hopefully they won't be given back to the owners of the business and will be adopted out. I for one would be very interested in adopting one and giving it all the love it needs and deserves.

tweetie you are correct about Jersey Shore. When my father in law passed away, we took my mother in law there to find her someone to keep her company. AFTER filling out all the paper work, they refused to show her any animals because she was on social security and could not afford to love a pet.

So I went on Craigs list and found some one who had free kittens, went to look at them and my mother in law took 2 of them home with her. She has had them for almost 3 years now, they are happy and healthy. And some poor cat was left to live its life in a cage because she wasnt "rich enough" to love a pet.

Here is an interesting article about the problem with shelter adoptions for anyone interested. It addresses all the things that have been mentioned here so far, I think.

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/heavy_petting/2012/01/animal_rescue_want_to_adopt_a_dog_or_cat_prepare_for_an_inquisition_.html

I also went to Jersey Shore once and inquired about what would be required to adopt a dog and was basically told that I wouldn't qualify and not to bother because I didn't take my dogs to the vet as often as they thought I should - and then also because one of my children was 6 at the time - too young to have a dog, they said.
I've had dogs my whole life. I always had one growing up and have had a dog of my own for the last 13 years I've been married and had children. One of them recently died of old age and the other one is currently 11, and healthy as she could be.
I recently got a new puppy to replace the one that died and he came from a puppy mill. My wife bought him, and wasn't really aware of the problem with puppy mills.
I feel good about the fact that he was spared that life by coming to our home - but at the same time, I know that buying him only makes their business profitable and encourages them to continue. I would have preferred to adopt . . .
In any event, the puppy is happy and healthy and my young sons best friend. And a shelter dog will be put down instead as a result of their determination that I am not a fit pet owner. Shame.

Did I read a comment that said there are still animals in the shop??? Please clarify!! Why would they do this?? They should all be confiscated!

It is sad that everyone commenting is more worried about where the puppy is bought, when in reality everyone should be more concerned about the poor dogs that were suffering in this shop.

This is the same person that was shut down in point pleasant beach and some other near by towns as well. Unless He is registering under some else's name i'm not sure why any town would allow someone like this to be able open a store again. They all belong in jail for the neglect of the animals.

BUYING AN ANIMAL OF ANY KIND SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. You can't go into a store and buy a child, so why do they make stores for poor, helpless animals? Bricktown should be ashamed that this happened in their town!

they should not be allowed to reopen this store or any other. unfortunately, they will probably just go to another town and do the same thing. just dont get it. I also agree with a previous comment that the shelters should charge less for the dogs and cats. just saying. i dont understand how these people can operate these businesses, get in trouble and then open again. guess twp. is making $ off them. sickening.

Paul same here. I did cat rescues years ago before I had kids. I STILL have a cat I rescued at the age of 3 weeks. I nursed her until she could eat solid food. She just turned 17 on Dec 1. They wouldnt let me adopt because I had moved and changed vets.

My son adopted 3 kittens from Petsmart in Toms River this past Spring, they did call me because he lives at home but the process was pretty easy. You need to have a vet and be willing to keep the cat inside

The bigger problem is Animals have no rights,these people will just get a fine,maybe probation. Look around in a year or 2 and these people will open shop in another town We all need to speak out for animal rights contact the HUmane Society for info.

Please support out petition to ban the retail sale of Puppies in Monmouth/Ocean NJ

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/638/849/606/

My father bought a puggle from Puppies Galore about 2 months ago. The poor little pup had green oozing out of her nose. The day we went in to purchase her, the owner of the shop kept telling us to give her Benedryl that it was just allergies. Of course, we didn't listen to her and brought the puppy to the vet, she was put on Antibiotics. Within 5 days she was fine. I feel like we rescued her, she is a great dog!

"The township was in the process of reviewing continued licensure," Griffin said."
Now is the time for community spirit, not political theater . . . Our State and local elected officials need to work together to protect these defensless, powerless animals which are so cruely housed in BRICKTOWNSHIP.

"Griffin said an investigation is ongoing, and animal cruelty officers will be making a determination as to whether any charges will be filed against the owners of the pet store, identified by a county representative on scene as Maria Desantis and Nat Sladkin." The fact is certain, that our State, County, and Municipal elected officials need to act now!

M I bought a Doberman puppy from the store on Rt. 70 as I was not aware of the puppy mill issue at the time. She just turned 4 in October and has been perfectly healthy since we got her, except for being a little nervous, which I understand is normal for some Dobermans. The sad thing is that before we bought this dog, we tried to adopt one fom an out of town shelter and were denied. We love our dog to pieces, but knowing about the puppy mills, I wouldn't purchase another from a puppy store. So glad someone reported the abuse of these poor defenseless animals!

I tried an animal shelter on Brick Blvd and was shocked at the rude arrogant attitude I encountered. they made me do everything but pee in a cup and the cost was actually more than a pet store.

Perhaps Congressman Runyan or our State, County, local officials will step in and identify ways that we can protect these defenseless animals. If our elected officials were to ban together to address real issues, we might actually accomplish something and save these animals.

What has happened to a good old MUTT.Growing up thats all we had.And they made very good pets.

@William- I agree.They are rude arrogant.The woman in the Thrift store was nasty when I went to donate things.And when I went to donate towels in another part of the building-The smell made me wanta throw up!I don't know know people work in that smell!!!!!! They should shut that place down.

Personally, I would never purchase a pet. Always adopt. Shame on Brick for allowing these lowlife sob's to step foot in our town let alone open and conduct business and shame on you people who support them. I am happy for the few of you who have been lucky enough to get a fairly healthy animal. You are the minority rest assured! Close them down and quick Brick Township!!!

I bought a black lab from the puppy store on rt 70 back in december 09 he was 2 months old when I got him. I was unaware about puppy mills I have had nothing but problems with him but im so glad I bought him. When he was 10 months old he had hip displaysia so he had to have hip surgery, and now at 2 he is blind in one eye and the other eye has cateracts and going for surgery next week. I will never buy another dog I will go to a shelter. If there is away to shut that place down it needs to be done. I took an extended warrenty out if I didn't then they would not reinburse me for the surgury which I think would of been ridiculous since I have an unfit for sale letter from my vet.

These dogs (and cats, too) often come from large suppliers of mill pets...The Amish play a major role and so do places like the Hunte Corporation...Look it up!

I find it funny when people start trying to say nasty things about the local shelters in this area for the following reasons:
-Shelters prices are too expensive... Really? But its absolutely fine to be spending well over $1000 on puppies that are from bad breeding lines and are bred in puppy mills. Most shelters are NON PROFIT; this means that they do not get any funding from the state. Donations are where they get 90% of their funding. The shelters need to re-coop the cost of: Spaying/neutering, microchipping (and registering said chip), giving vaccines, de-worming, heartworm/feline aids/leukemia testing, feeding them and keeping them in the facility... Normal adoption costs are under $300, the average cost of a spay surgery for a medium size dog is around $200... DO THE MATH.
-They won't let me adopt a puppy becasue I have a young child... Maybe because they are concerned for the overall welfare of YOUR child AND the puppy you are interested in. Nothing against young children, but, most of them do not realize that the new cute puppy is not their favorite stuffed toy. Because of this, they may poke, prod, or tug on the puppy, Puppies do not have the proper social skills yet to know that biting the child is not what they should be doing. When they puppy bites the child, the owners freak out and what happens? They give away the puppy, or BRING IT TO THE SHELTER. Saftey first people!

To be continued.

Way to tell it Ruth

Sorry Ruth but your logic is off. When I was growing up we had dogs all the time. 5 kids 2 or 3 dogs never a problem. It has become almost impossible to adopt from a shelter. We we were kids, if one of our dogs passed away, dad would go to the shelter, pick out a puppy or dog pay 20 dollars and the whole process took 30 minutes top. Now you go to a shelter you cant even LOOK atthe animals until you fill out a 6 page application, are interogated as to why you want to adopt and have at least 10 years of vet records for your last pet. I realize they want to prevent abuse, but it is easier to find a 100k a year job as a janitor then it is to adopt a pet.

My research and writing tells a story of very different sheltering experiences in various regions of the nation...all shelters are not created equally. There are enough shelters that you can work with, however. Most of my friends have had good experiences with Petfinder.org. I had a friend obtain a dog from a Monmouth Co Shelter, he took it home that night, no questions asked from an adoption event at a Blue Claws game. It had a very sad end and it was clear this shelter knew the dog was dangerous. Reach out to Rescue Groups too, but remember, there are a lot of scammers out there. Ask for references and talk to a lot of people.

Lablover is in the right here. Everyone should remember what this article was actually about, the officals in Brick and surrounding counties who stepped up and helped those animals when it was most needed, that's what truly matters. Even if people here don't agree with how some places are run, we can all agree that we want what is best for the babies that were removed from this store.

I did not say I worked at any shelter/rescue group/pound/agency, whatever. I am not personally involved with the Brick shelter, or any shelter for that matter. A person doesn't have to work at any agecy to have the right to defend them if they belive in what they do. To any one on here that was denied, I don't think that should stop you from trying to rescue a dog or cat, or any other animal from a shelter or rescue. As Lisa said, all shelters are not created equal. Some places are easier to adopt from than others. I'm not trying to start fights, I just think that unless you work for or volunteer for a place like this you really can't totally judge them on whatever policys they have set in place.
Getting angry and bad mouthing this shelter, or that shelter or this person or that person doesn't do good to anyone. I apologize if I offended anyone who read my post, because that certainly was not what I was trying to do.

When all is said and done I am hoping the Mayor and the humane society go to the OC prosecutor and have these people brought up on criminal charges so they can never get near another dog in their lives!

Very well sad! Closing them down for good & bringing charges against them IS the whole point to this story.

This is a huge problem that goes way beyond Brick.
http://nationaldogweekbook.wordpress.com/2011/12/22/be-aware-of-where-you-get-your-dog/

Ruth...dont listen to ppl like tweetie..you are So Correct!! And from what I understand Jersey Shore getssome sort of funding from Brick. Other shelters/rescues in the area are NON-PROFIT run by volunteers,and try to do what is best for the animal(that they have fed,housed,medicated,wormed,spayed/neutered & LOVED) and the families looking for a new forever member of thier family!! I do volunteer for another rescue in TR and until you have experienced the love and heartbreak,bringing some back from the brink,crying over the misery caused solely by irresponsibility of "PET OWNERS" dont assume you know why certain rules are in place.

@Dianne

You are so WRONG. The only $ Jersey Shore Animal Center gets from Brick is what they charge Brick for any services. As per the Mayors office. So guessing doesn't get you anywhere. If anyone wishes to adopt. DON'T go to Jersey Shore Animal Center. They are heartless fanatics who turn away perfectly good people for no rational reason. It's irresponsible POSTERS who do nothing to help the situation but steer people in the wrong direction. I guess all the other posters writing about their unfortunate experiences with these nuts are ALL wrong.

@tweetie
So JSAC Does get money from Brick...thank you for that! And I believe I said OTHER RESCUES so please learn to read and what is Most important is stopping these idiots who try to make money from puppy mills!

@Diane obvious your clueless and your posts prove that. Jersey Shore Animal Center get NO FUNDING like Municipal and County animal shelters. The only money they get is from services they provide and bill for. Guess were you sleeping in English class in grammer school. Go and support the wack-a-dos at JSAS. I don't have the time in my life to troll public forums like you do.

i have never BOUGHT an animal in all my life. I have had wonderful beautiful dogs and cats over the years. None of them were purebreds. There are too many that need homes without breeding more!!!

If you haven't dealt with JSAS, you can't know how rude & fanatically crazy these people are. The thrift store is highly priced & some things you can buy cheaper new. Even Dollar Store things are sold for more then a dollar. It's all donated free things, so why don't they just try to make any kind of profit.That's just shows how crazy they are.

DID EVERYONE NOTIFY THE MAYOR OF BRICK THAT YOU DO NOT WANT PUPPIES GALORE TO OPEN AGAIN? Please do. You will find his e-mail address on the Brick Twp. website. Mayor Stephen Acropolis.
You might want to mention that Breeder's Association of America on Route 70 should be the next to go. THANKS. (Your comments WILL matter).

While I haven't adopted a pet from JSAC, they could not have been more appreciative of the 15 quilts and sheets and towels I donated to them on behalf of Covers for Critters. They said they wer down to just three blankets at the time. I have informed JSAC that I know of a group that will contribute to the vetting of the pups from Puppy Galore and help to place them in good homes. Yes, please let the mayor how you feel about this establishment and the other by Target. I will do so too. At Dog Fest of 2010 Mayor Acropolis proclaimed Brick a National Dog Week Community and pledged his support of the canine. Please remind him of this. http://www.nationaldogweekbook.wordpress.com

Thank you, Lisa, for supporting my request that people take ONE MINUTE out of their day to e-mail the mayor of Brick and tell him that Brick Twp. does not want Puppies Galore to reopen. Does everyone have ONE MINUTE? The breeder dogs have hours and hours to spend...cramped in their cages breeding puppies for Puppies Galore and Breeder's Association of America, Brick, NJ. Wouldn't it be nice to know that this would be one or two more stores who won't be buying their puppies?

PLEASE NOTIFY THE MAYOR OF YOUR THOUGHTS BEFORE THE HEARING ON 2/14/12. Thanks.

It is good to see so many comments...it means people care. Here are links for Mayor Acropolis's office...
732-262-1050 mayor@twp.brick.us

By the way, thanks so much for mentioning my letter to the editor about puppies at Christmas. (My name is signed on here as my husband's but I am Janice). It is so nice to know that people read it. I hope people that don't know any better read it.

I will remind the mayor of what he said at National Dog Week.

We're planning some updates on this, and we'll be at the 2/14 hearing as well. The story won't be going away!

Janice, thank you for your editorial. I spied it the day I wrote my blog post about Puppy Mill Awareness. Thanks to Dan Nee, too, for covering this important topic and the promise of follow-up. Unfortunately, I will be out of town on 2/14 but wish you all luck at the hearing. I will try to find the info on the places that have successfully banned these types of establishments. We are fortunate to have events like Dog Fest in our community...Let's keep that spirit year-round. Here is a Link that shows our mayor's commitment to the cause for the paws! http://nationaldogweekbook.wordpress.com/2010/09/
Let word and thought translate to action!

Residents should contact our State Legislators, Mayor and Council Members.
Can any concerned citizen attend the hearing? I have been in touch with many residents who are ready to picket, boycott, petition, contact national media outlets if the license is not revoked.

Thank you for the link, Lisa. I have printed it and will be bringing to my meeting.

David has anyone contacted Buddy Amato (sp) From the ASPCA in Monmouth county? He does handle cruelity cases in Ocean also. The guy has a real good record as far as prosecution and having the court order people to never own or sell another animal.

I myself would like to see these 2 serve prison time, since this is not the first, nor will it be last if we cant stop them, they have been shut down by the a town. Someone should contact Wall (sea Girt) and find out if the town did bring any charges or just forced them to close.

David - sorry I'm confused - in the one that was shut down....do they still have puppies in there? That's ridiculous! We should demonstrate there first...then go to the other one!

Janice, this sat at noon?

Sorry everyone...try this address for Mayor Acropolis:
mayor@twp.brick.nj.us

Here is a link that mentions Nat Sladkin and also the vet he always uses. Does anyone know if Schreiber is involved? He should have his veterinary license revoked (if that's the correct word). Read what problems he has had in the following.
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http://www.shelterandrescue.org/2006/12/how_to_close_a_puppy_store.html

I think the NJ SPCA assisted in the evaluation and removal of puppies as did the Dept. of Health and Sr. Services with the Ocean Co. Board of Health (which is the board of health for Brick as they don't have their own). I am not sure if it is the Monmouth County SPCA was involved since this is Ocean. Some local veterinarians went out to examine the dogs and they determined that many of the dogs were severely ill some not as bad as others. If the system works, this will be the LAST STRAW for Nat Sladkin and Maria DeSantis. For years BOTH of them have sold sub-par puppies from the Amish in PA and other puppy mills. DeSantis ran an unlicensed kennel in Monroe Twp.until she was ordered to cease and desist operations. She then opened Puppy Boutique. When that closed down, she must have joined the other scum of the earth, Nat Sladkin. (What a perfect pair). Pray that justice is done. For every poor puppy in their store, there are two parents back at a mass commercial breeding facility (a puppy farm) living in squalor conditions and being forced to continually breed puppies. WOULD YOU TREAT YOUR PET THIS WAY? Then why do people feel it is okay to support this industry and buy puppies from pet stores? The USDA and the Animal Welfare Act only provide minimal protection. To them dogs are "property". To the puppy farmers they are a cash crop. WAKE UP people. Learn where these puppies come from. Don't support this ABUSE.

Janice,
If you can explain how a Peaceful Protest at a Pup Shop works and invite others to join, that would be helpful. I believe you provide the pre-worded signs...? Let people know where and when you are meeting...There is strength in numbers.

There are NO puppies left in there now. We must keep it that way. Sign says "CLOSED, Please call Again". I hope no one will call again.
DEMONSTRATION: This Sat. at Breeder's Assoc. of America, next to Target in Brick at 12 noon. While at Breeder's we will be addressing the subject of Puppies Galore too. We haven't researced Puppies Galore in terms of where the right-of-way is, etc. so we would rather know where we can stand first. Breeder's Association of America is equally as disgusting. GOOGLE: Kathy Bauck, Puppies on Wheels. You will find lots of information on this breeder. This was one of Breeder's Association's suppliers. The others are large horrible brokers: Hunte Corp., Lambriar, Inc. Kathy Bauck was shut down for cruelty and other things. Watch the undercover video on animalfolksmn.org or any other website showing it. You will then understand that this pet store buys only puppy mill puppies. They too must stop selling puppies. Let them sell leashes.

I too only will get a dog from a shelter or a rescue but beware some rescues are not really rescues just people who go around and about to high kill shelters and get the dogs for next to nothing and only sell for profits, Only deal with reputable rescues..I found out the hard way about this. Some people just have no conscience it's all about money!

Randal is correct...there is a lot of this going on unfortunately...

I thought this article was about the puppy store and not about bashing the shelters that have stepped in to help out. Maybe I am wrong?
@tweetiexx not for nothing but you should probably just stop talking. As far as I see it, anyone who doesn't volunteer or work for a shelter doesn't understand the world of animals as well as they should. Do you know how many animals have been helped by the shelter?
Instead of bashing the shelter maybe you should be happy that at least the puppies are in a place where they can recieve medical care, grooming and good food rather than a puppy store that will jack up the price that they are worth, not social the dogs, and could care less if the dog is the right dog for your family.
Do you know how many puppies are surrendered to a shelter because: "oh I didn't think he'd get so big" and "oh she is too crazy of a dog."
This article is about shutting down this puppy mill so start addressing the real matter at hand.

@VLH
If it wasn't the TRUTH, I would not be writing it. If I was alone in my opinion maybe at least 2 dozen people who had the same issues would not be posting. Notice this is the only shelter people are mentioning their horror stories about?....Maybe Jersey Shore Animal Shelter shouldn't be so nasty and disciminatory. They are ridiculious. Maybe if they read what people say about them maybe they will cut out their craziness.

Also for all those people who said that they have stopped donating to the shelter because they didn't give you a dog : real mature. Seriously, you're not really hurting the people there you are only hurting the animals. The animals are the ones who need DOG food and CAT food, not the people. It's the animals that need the blankets and sheets.
So yeah, good job.

I'm happy to hear about the demonstration and I will make every effort to be there tomorrow. Will this be an all day thing, do you think?

DH I believe they ltypically ast for an hour...but maybe someone will correct me if I am wrong.

I believe Shelters see all those people who insist they want a dog or cat, professing they will take care of the animals, only to see those animals come back to the shelter for various reasons. Just because someone says I'm going to love and take care of the animal that I want to adopt, doesn't make it true. I do believe Jersey Shore is a little more stringent than most but I don't think bashing them on here is solving anything.

As for Rescue Organizations making a profit. I'm not involved with any group of any kind but how do you know they are making a profit? They don't get veterinary care for the animals they rescue for free. If they are to continue rescuing animals they need to fund it. Some organizations charge fairly substantial fees to ensure that prospective adopters can afford or will understand that owning a pet is a serious committment.

THANK YOU, DH. This is the kind of support we need.
For those of you that think that puppy mills will be eradicated some day through legislation - this will NEVER happen. There is a big, powerful machine out there lobbying against any and all pet-friendly legislation (the AKC, the Pet Advisory Council, etc. etc. etc.). They are always successful. The bills don't get passed or they get watered down. So, WE on the local level, have to be proactive and encourage others to NEVER buy from a pet store. If there is no demand for the puppy, the puppy farmers will have to find another cash crop to make their money on. PLEASE SUPPORT US. Consider attending the hearing too on 2/14 in Brick Twp. at 6:30 PM to show you do not want Puppies Galore to reopen. So many puppies in PA mills are depending on us.

Looking forward to meeting you. Don't know what the turn out will be because of the weather today but we will be there nevertheless. You def. don't have to stay 12 to 4, if it is too much for you. We may not even stay if it gets too cold.

Sharing my thoughts and open invitation to Congressman Runyan as a result of a post about lobbying efforts to thwart the prevention and mistreatment of animals.

"Phil, you seem to know much about Congressman Runyan. Prove me wrong and we all WIN. Let him introduce himself to the fine citizens of Brick Township. We need his show of support and resolve at the "Puppy Galore" hearing to be held at the Brick Township Council Meeting/Court Room 6:30 pm on February 14, 2012.

This issue is of extreme importance to folks on both sides of the aisle. And, yes, it is an issue worthy of our Congressmans attention. Ask new questions, propose new answers. We, the people are tired of hearing from our elected officials only when it's election time. Hope that I get the opportunity to meet Congressman Runyan and that he demonstrates that he does cares about what matters to the people in Brick Township. If you or he needs further information on the recent events surrounding the "Puppy Galore" store, please let me know."

Janice, it was so nice to meet you and your family on Saturday and see first-hand how you operate. You told me that the only way to change this current situation is through a grass root movement...and you are right. I wish you luck on the 13th. I will be far away but will keep posted. Thank you for talking to me and when your blog post is up, I will let you know. http://www.nationaldogweekbook.wordpress.com February is National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month...read more.

There are many ways to address this issue on all fronts but for now I would highly recommend that all efforts are made to show up at the February 14th hearing. Since this is an issue of much importance I have changed my plans so that I can attend.

Why not show your LOVE on Valentine's Day for the pathetic breeder dogs in the puppy mills that supply Puppies Galore? Puppies Galore hearing: February 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Brick, NJ. PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP ON THESE PUPPIES NOW. (The dogs that will no longer have to breed for this business will be better off for it).

Daniel Nee, thank you for your substantive, well-written piece on a topic of much importance to so many!

Mr. Nee: We desperately need for this issue to be followed up. We need a story about the pet store/puppy mill connection. Our group spends each weekend trying to educate about this issue. The time is ripe to divulge the whole truth behind the business. The pet stores hide behind the fact that their breeders are USDA licensed, yet the Office of Inspector General issues a scathing report on the horrible job they are doing protecting the breeder dogs. These dogs are living in squalid conditions and all so that we can purchase a puppy from a pet store. People MUST understand that USDA licensed is not a ticket to a quality, health puppy. The only quality, healthy puppy they are going to get is thru a reputable small breeder or rescue. Do you want to write about this?

Janice, I haven't seen anything in the Asbury Press, (let me know if I am wrong) so again, thanks Dan for this and more to come. I have published a Blog post based on our meeting last Saturday. It isn't my best work, but I just wanted to encourage others to join you so I put it together quickly. Please comment at the blog site if you would (sometimes it's difficult I hear) and share. Keep up the great work everyone. Janice, if you want something added, please let me know. http://www.nationaldogweekbook.wordpress.com

There was something on APP.com, I think. I haven't had time to keep up because I have been preparing all week for my meeting on a local level and state level plus working with 3 rescue dogs who need some good old fashioned love and discipline. Anyway, met Dan Nees tonight at court and he is very nice. I am hopeful that he will continue to cover this story and then some. Is your blog post on facebook? I am not on facebook, believe it or not. I was but took myself off because I wanted to be more anonymous. My daughter will put me back on shortly with another name besides my own. I will ask my daughter to check her facebook for your blog. She just gave me your book so I intend to read this coming week.

janice

Thanks Janice...yes it is and Courtney has shared the link, but here it is. Good luck with your meetings and pups. Http://www.nationaldogweekbook.wordpress.com. Thanks for reading it!

I was at the Court today but had to leave at 5pm. Can anyone tell me what happened. Did Sladkin plead not guilty?

Laura,
Apparently he will be hiring representation and a new court date will follow. There is an overwhelming outpour of outrage over Sladkin's inhumane actions against God's innocent creatures. The community will ban together until justice is sought.

Thanks, Frances

I saw him sitting there by himself with no attorney. I knew he wouldn't go down without a fight.

Laura, hope to see you at the hearing on the 14th, Council Chambers A and B room at 6:30 pm. Thanks for fighting the good fight on behalf of the powerless and defenseless animals.

Whenever we witness abuse by folks in a position of power over those in a position without the power, we must do our part to end the inhumane treatment and opression.

Can you imagine anyone getting upset at the mere mention of asking to be treated in a decent manner? We must continue to prevent the mistreatment of animals and expose those iwho act in a cowardly fashion simply because they can.

I am truly hoping that the citizens of Brick will not give up the good fight before Tuesday. This hearing has more at stake than just Puppies Galore. Should there be a good showing, there is a possibility that we won't have to ever deal with puppy sales at pet stores in our town again. If everyone would show their support for this (and I have met NO ONE who is not behind this); we can be rid of these animal abusers once and for all. I cannot imagine the public outcry if this business was allowed to reopen. NOW...let's make sure that Brick becomes completely animal-friendly - no sales of puppies in pet stores leaving puppy parents in misery at mass commercial breeding facilities. ARE WE ALL ON BOARD?

labover, you raise an issue of key importance. First we must ensure that their license is revoked. Then we must make certain that legislation is passed that would preclude storeowners and employees handling animals who have been convicted of an "offense" from ever being permitted access, ownership or employment with animals in any capacity. Moreover, meaningful legislation with significant increases in penalties for such acts must be passed as well. Currently our NJ State reprepresentatives in the 10th legislative district are working on a Bill.

We are trying to make a difference thru legislation. The pet store deception is unbelievable. We have spoken (at our demos.) with numerous customers who were told, prior to the purchase of a puppy, "Our store buys from top of the line breeders." When the customers ask for reassurance that the breeders are not "puppy mills" they are told "No, never." So we supplied customers with USDA records from breeders that supply this pet store. ALL had scathing violations listed on the USDA inspection reports. i.e. dogs kept in temps. under 35 degrees with urine soaked, feces laden bedding; dogs with less than 2 inches above their heads in their cages; dirty water bowls and food bowls; unlabeled medication sitting on the counters; dogs that had fresh, open wounds from altercations that were NOT treated by a vet; breeders that had no veterinarian visiting the breeding facility for at least one year; pools of urine mixed with feces lying underneath the cages where dogs were kept; dogs so matted with feces on their backsides that they could not properly relieve themselves; puppies whose legs get caught in the slatted flooring making it impossible for them to get back to their mom to nurse. This is all documented. These breeders are verified to have sold to Breeders Association by either a contract we obtained or a website (watchdog group) known as petshoppuppies who keeps track of pet stores and their breeders. Please send a message and attend the 2/14 meeting.

We got a 3 month old Golden Retriever from the store on Rt 70 this past summer.. At the time they didn't seem that bad and the puppy at the time seemed healthy.. We brought her to our vet for a check up and she was healthy nothing wrong.. Got her next round of shots and had her neutered.. Six months later ( about a month ago now) she started showing neurological problems. I brought her to our vet and they immediately sent me to Red Bank to the neuro.. Between my husband and I calling the store telling them about our puppy, they insisted we bring her to their vet in order to protect us for the "insurance" to cover the expenses.. As we waited for the appt. the puppy started getting worse. The next day we go to their vet for him to agree with Red Bank - do the spinal tap, blood work, MRI... Come to find out now its, "well it depends on what is wrong with her and if anything the insurance will only cover double the cost of your dog, BUT if you want we can just give you another dog" ... Honestly!! These people are sick!!!!! We got the puppy for my son to lift his spirits who is in remission from brain cancer now to find out the puppy who was find now we find out has Lymphoma!! $5,000 + later she has started her meds.. They are unreal to treat these poor animals like they are dirt. They need to realize they are not a pair of shoes and unlike them, once the pets go home they become a part of our family...They know everything they are doing!! All they care about is the money! SO SAD!

Janice, tomorrow I will be out of town for awhile, but I hope to keep posted on the hearing and your efforts. I will continue to post, too. It is a nation-wide problem, but if every town kept up the good fight, well it would be a nation-wide revolution.

Janice, keep the faith! We will fight the good fight and continue to spread the word and tell everyone that we need one-half hour of their day to lend a voice to man's best friend.

But the message does not stop here. Oppression comes in many shapes and sizes. Abusers such as Ms. DeSantis and Mr. Sladkin remain unscathed while the fate of the innocent is left to their mercy. The mistreatment of animals is never acceptable!

Well said! How is it that this type of unethical practice is permitted to continue?
Many years ago, the same Mr. Nat Sladkin sold my family a very sick pet which eventually we had to put down (thousands of dollars in vet bills later)

I can only conclude that we need the establishment of a NJ CONSUMER & ANIMAL PROTECTION REGISTRY whereby consumers could easily identify a manner (with one central location) in which to lodge complaints and relevant information should be required to be printed on all sales receipts with purchase of sale.

Further we need legislation and provisions for the court, upon finding a person or operator of a store selling animals guilty of abusing an animal or otherwise violating the State animal cruelty laws to be issued an animal protection order against the person or store operator adjudged guilty of the abuse or other violation, requiring the person to refrain from interacting with any animal PERMANENTLY.

The time for the enactment and implementation of animal protection measures is long overdue. It is my hope that I do not have to read about this same operator doing more of the same.

David and friends...you are correct. As long as people continue to shell out the dough, they are just feeding the monster...I hope I can help when I am back in April, but you may appreciate a recent blog post for now.http://www.nationaldogweekbook.wordpress.com.

David - Thanks for your nice comment that I see in my e-mail folder, but I can't find here. Thanks for reading my book and the new one takes place in Brick, NJ...It isn't about dogs this time, but the next one in progress is and is due out next year. See you next month.

I reported my dog to the board of health and was told to forget it. It had already been filed in court. So much for the BOARD OF HEALTH> This should never have gone this far. Dear old Nat has been playing this gmae for many years.And the so called Vet. Dr Schrieber who signed heaalth cert. and never saw the animals should be also charged. I spoke to him about getting a health cert. for a puppy I purchased in the early part of Jan. and Quote HE NEVER SEEN MY PUPPY Then the phone calls started calling me foul names from two different numbers. The police now have the numbers . These people are nothing but SLEEZE BAGS. And can they lie. My puppy is still being treated by my Vet. for Giarda. How many aniimals have died and been thrown in the trash because of these people? They belong in HELL. But even that is to good for them.

Thought I would post this here to see if anyone has been to this place yet - NEW PUPPY STORE IN WARETOWN
http://patspupsnj.com/

Thanks Nicole. I just saw their "sales" site. A fb friend/breeder commented the other day that she is leary of government interference on the issue of pet sales and just wished people would stop buying their dogs from retail stores. She does have a point, but unfortunately it isn't that simple. But, those who organize and attend the peaceful protests and hearings are educating the public and that is probably the best outcome, here, and on a national level. Keep up the good work. I share with the media and my contacts across the nation. They are watching (and hopefully will support us). Brick can set a good example and influence other regions, just like Albuquerque, NM (hope I spelled that right) and cities in California. I has been done. A very Happy Passover and Holiday Season to you all.

If you buy a dog from a pet store or even a breeder, you are killing a dog at a shelter.