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Residents urge Greene County to investigate Tiny Paws pet store after repeated sick-puppy complaints
Summary
Two residents told the Greene County Board of Supervisors they and others reported buying sick puppies from Tiny Paws Pet Store in Ruckersville; speakers asked the board to pursue license revocation and to coordinate with state veterinary and consumer-protection agencies.
Several residents used the public-comment period to urge Greene County officials to act on complaints about a local pet store, saying they bought sick puppies and were later ignored by the seller.
"I purchased a puppy in May 2024," said Elizabeth DeWaspadelli, a resident who addressed the board. She described a puppy that was persistently ill after purchase, required repeated veterinary care, and was ultimately diagnosed with a hereditary condition that will shorten the animal's life. "For six…
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