March 2024 – The New York Attorney General agreed to a settlement, requiring Shake A Paw to pay nearly $300,000 to more than 175 customers and prohibited them from selling dogs from puppy mills in the future. Shake A Paw’s owners were identified as Jeff Morton and Marc Jacobs. Jeff Morton also founded and runs the Shake A Paw Rescue and Adoption Center.

December 2021 – New York Attorney filed a lawsuit against Shake a Paw Pet Store for allegedly selling numerous sick or injured puppies to unaware consumers at two locations on Long Island. The investigation found that Shake A Paw sold puppies with serious illnesses — including some puppies that died within days or weeks of purchase. Investigations also found that Shake A Paw allegedly falsified advertising of their pets as healthy, fabricated health certificates, failed to disclose the animals’ legitimate medical conditions, misrepresented puppies’ breeds, and refused to reimburse consumers for veterinarian bills when they lodged complaints. The businesses are located in Hicksville and Lynbrook, NY.