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New Senate bill takes aim at puppy mills

Amid controversy caused by many pet stores, including allegations against Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, the New York State Senate approved legislation that would shutdown the puppy mill pipeline and end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state on May 11. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/19/22

Though a judge overturned a ban on the sale of new puppies imposed on Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, a woman said she was recently sold a sick dog there.

Woman alleges that Shake A Paw in Lynbrook sold her sick dogs

With her husband battling terminal cancer, Linda Bergfelder received a gift from her son Christopher. He tried to cheer her up by buying her a puppy from Shake A Paw in Lynbrook. Her glee turned to grief, however, when the Yorkie, Gizmo, suddenly got sick. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/28/22

A Nassau County judge ruled that Shake A Paw stores in Lynbrook and Hicksville can resume selling new dogs, ending a three-month ban amid a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Letitia James, which claimed the businesses knowingly sold sick puppies.

Judge lifts sales ban for Shake A Paw stores in Lynbrook, Hicksville

A Nassau County judge has overturned a ban on Shake A Paw stores from selling new puppies at the company’s Lynbrook and Hicksville locations. State Attorney General Letitia James had levied the ban in December, accusing the businesses of knowingly selling sick dogs. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/14/22

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge upheld a temporary restraining order prohibiting Shake a Paw stores in Lynbrook and Hicksville from purchasing new puppies they would then turn around and sell. Protesters demonstrated outside the Lynbrook store in October 2020 after state Attorney General Letitia James claimed the operation knowingly sold sick dogs.

Judge upholds temporary ban on Shake A Paw stores in Lynbrook, Hicksville from selling new puppies

Shake a Paw won’t be selling any puppies, at least for now, after a Nassau County judge upheld a temporary restraining order against the company’s two stores in Lynbrook and Hicksville. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/17/22

The state attorney general’s office has filed suit against Shake a Paw stores in Lynbrook and Hicksville, after many customers alleged that they purchased dogs from the businesses that later died. Protesters demonstrated outside the Lynbrook store in October 2020.

Attorney general files suit against Shake A Paw in Lynbrook

After years of customers alleging that Shake a Paw stores in Lynbrook and Hicksville sold them sick puppies that eventually died, and following rallies against the businesses, the New York state attorney general’s office has filed suit against the establishments. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/23/21

Protesters lined up outside Shake A Paw in Lynbrook on Sunday, seeking to hold the shop accountable for the deaths of puppies sold there.

Dozens protest outside Shake A Paw in Lynbrook

Chants of “Adopt, don’t shop!” and “There’s no excuse for animal abuse!” echoed outside Shake A Paw in Lynbrook on Sunday as dozens of protesters gathered after a … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 10/22/20

Marisa Soto said Shake A Paw in Lynbrook wouldn’t give her a refund on puppy supplies after two of their dogs died within days of her purchasing them.

Customer sold two dogs that died in days from Shake A Paw in Lynbrook

Marisa Soto said she was initially excited to welcome a new puppy into her home as a birthday gift for one of her daughters, but when the dog — and a replacement — died, her exuberance turned into anger. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/7/20

Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Lynbrook Police Department. more

2/26/20

Danielle Cittadino leased her dog, Max, from Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, but thought she was financing him. A new bill seeks to end the practice of pet leasing.

Andrew Cuomo bill would make pet leasing illegal

Baldwinite Danielle Cittadino thought she was buying her golden retriever, Max, from Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, she said. As it turned out, she later learned, she was leasing him. Now a bill on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s desk could make the practice of leasing pets illegal. more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/30/18

The state attorney general’s office is investigating Shake A Paw after receiving nearly 30 complaints from customers who said they had purchased sick dogs at the location in Lynbrook and at the Hicksville store.

State probes Shake A Paw stores in Lynbrook, Hicksville

The state attorney general’s office is investigating Shake A Paw stores in Lynbrook and Hicksville after receiving nearly 30 complaints from customers across Long Island who said they were sold sick puppies. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/22/18

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