Oh great, another puppy mill. Good job Fair lawn.

I'm real proud to se our Mayor welcome what appears to be another outlet for puppy mill dogs. I hope this store follows the path of the last Puppy store on the opposite side of Broadway. Can't happen soon enough.

Adopt, don't shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our Mayor should be ashamed of herself for attending the grand opening of this store. Do your research. A reputable breeder would NEVER use the term "Teacup" to describe a breed of dog. The AKC does not recognize the term Teacup in any fashion. What they are doing is selling the "Runt" of the litter and giving it an expensive title. Or worse purposely breeding unhealthy dogs. If you are going to buy a dog do your research and go to a reputable private breeder, not a "boutique" store. Or even better petfinder.com.

Keep this in mind when you vote. The Mayor should be ashamed for attending. Animal lovers, let's close this store through education.

DON'T BUY FROM THIS PLACE..... ADOPT!!! Use Petfinder, type in your Zip Code and search through thousands of dogs, organized by breed. You'd be surprised!! Change the life of a helpless animal- welcome him to your home.
http://www.petfinder.com

They are bred for money. Puppy mill puppies or not. The store owners are making a profit when there are healthy dogs all over the country in shelters. Many shelters put healthy dogs down because they cannot find a home for them. For the people that want a certain breed, many rescue groups have animals to be adopted. We adopted a healthy Wheaton Terrier years ago. They are many other "designer dogs" out there waiting for a home if you don't want a mixed breed from a shelter. They are the best dogs by the way. They know they were saved. Please educate yourselves and have some compassion for the animals waiting for a home. We don't need more animals bred for profit. A reputable breeder would never sell to a puppy store. Papers saying they didn't come from a puppy mill still does not make this right. Shame on you, shame on the Mayor, and shame on the owners making money from this. Once again, animals lovers, please educate the ignorant.

"Mike" Seems to know both the owner and the mayor very well.... I'm thinking Employee of the store, or the owner. Use your last name if you want to be taken seriously on a town website.

Erika I too am part of a long term successful business on Broadway. I notice that you failed to answer my accusations against "Broadway Puppies" in terms of the usage of the word Teacup? Did you get tired, or choose only to respond to the "easy" ones. The term Teacup, in my personal opinion, is misleading and the article that Frank posted shows why. I also checked the AKC website and they have a similar stance. I look forward to your reply.

oh and by the way the word teacup was never used to describe any of the dogs being sold at this store. If you could please send me a link to where that word was used that would be great.

I guess this will be a final, final note.

http://broadwaypuppies.com/Home_Page.php

At Broadway Puppies we specialize in TEACUP and Toy breeds - Good enough? I thought so.

i have a legitimate question for this store. no accusations, no snark. this is a serious concern. do you screen the buyers of your pups or just let whoever has the money walk out with one?

i meant more along the lines of vet checks and asking for references. (and trust me, if people have a problem with that, its an instant signal that you don't want your pups going home with them) 2 million unwanted dogs are killed in pounds and shelters each year, some of which i have been witness to through working in rescues, so i find the business of buying and selling them morally repugnant. however, i also understand that not every person making a living that way is evil.

i've also dealt with excellent and terrible breeders. the folks here saying a truly reputable breeder would never give their pups to a store for sale are right, the best breeders want to meet and evaluate each prospective 'parent' themselves, even if it means turning down a prospective sale. a shady breeder is in it for the money and does none of those things, just trades dog for $. this being said, it doesn't mean you guys are bad people provided you also take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of each pup. i'd rather ask for facts before making any judgements on your business.

This is a message to the general public

Hi Everyone,
I am sorry if I am coming across with a bit of an attitude, but what do you expect when you have all these accusations coming your way and have people making crude remarks about your family? With that being said, I would like to clarify a few things and end this forum on a good note.
1. We understand where you animal lovers are coming from, we come from the same place. My mother is a huge animal fanatic with a huge heart and the last thing she would do is harm a fly. Her intent in this business was to share her love for animals! We just opened shop and eventually we will have adoption as an option. We are currently working with local shelters to increase their adoption programs, so please be patient with us.
2. Regarding the word, "Teacup". We, as most people, would type the word "teacup" in a search engine to find a small breed. We assumed it was an appropriate title, but evidently we assumed wrong. Thank you for passing down the knowledge and we will share this tidbit to others.

3. Our puppies are from certified reputable breeders. They are home-raised and responsibly bred for temperament and good congenital health. And yes you are right, there are breeders that would not support an official puppy store, but surprisingly the majority are still involved. Before developing a relationship with these breeders, my parents did extensive research and spend many times at their homes to surveillance the environment.
4. Our store is a pet friendly place. We take care of each and every puppy as if it were going to be ours for life. They are in cribs where they can play freely. Our store is super clean. I have never seen my parents work that hard in keeping something clean. We also use environmentally safe and organic products.
5. The puppies are examined by a licensed Veterinarian whom has deemed them healthy and ready to go home with the right family. They are vaccinated and de-wormed and can be taken home with you the same day.
6. As for screening buyers, I will bring this idea to my parents. We will start having costumers fill out an application and go through an interview before taking a puppy home.

To conclude, I would like to thank everyone that took their time to leave their comments. Good or bad. We are all here to help each other and pass down the correct and informative knowledge. We are good people that are also trying to make a living (the humane way). We also would like wish everyone nothing but the best. Please be considerate and do the same for us.
Thank you
Erika Hofman

Breeders or not there are still millions dying in shelters every year this is all we need is another avenue to entice people that would not otherwise own dogs so they can wind up in the shelter system!

hi yea i luv puppies!! they r soooooooooooo cute! i rlly want a puppy from here i live in new jersey maywood so its kinda close. i have three catz but i am a dog luver i wonder if they have a website i could go to. i would give up my cat for one of those puppies!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, i found the website for Broadway Puppies here it is http://broadwaypuppies.com/Home_Page.php i found this website in the comments.

good luck to u and don't listen to those stupid people

After visiting this store with my kids I honestly I will never go back or recommend this place to anyone! Erika (the owner) is extremely obnoxious and completely in your face. She seems evil. Her commercials are false and contain her family members staged to make this place seem great. But it is the total opposite. SAVE A LIFE-RESCUE A PUP!

Hi my name is keyonna and me and my husband brought two dogs from boardway puppies and the puppies are great and the owner is a very sweet women so are her 3 girls I meet and her husband. U can tell that these people love those dogs. U guys are tripping over the word teacup,who gives a flying fuck the dogs she sell are great and so is the owner and her fam that be in the store. Does it matter what the damn dog is called a teacup or not as long as the dog in going home with great owners who will love the teacup, dog, animal whatever u will like to call it. What's the big damn deal ?

an article from the ASPCA http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/07/22/aspca-launches-campaign-hoping-to-discourage-puppy-mill-purchases/

If you are a true animal lover a red flag goes up when you see some major signs of puppy mill dogs. One of those signs being, any pet store or "puppy boutique" selling dogs for a profit. ALL REPUTABLE breeders and animal shelters make you go through a vigorous process before letting you take home your new best friend. You have to fill out an extensive application, give references and they even drive by or visit your home to ensure that the animal is going to a safe, secure and loving home.

For every puppy that is bred by a "reputable" breeder, there are two that will die in a shelter as unwanted adults for reasons ranging to the owners can't be bothered or can't care for it, something in their life changed, allergies, or even they got bored with it. If you want a specific breed, there are rescues that rehome specific breeds. But remember a puppy is a commitment for as much as fifteen years, not only to provide a home but medical care as well. Our last rescue died of lymphoma that cost us thousands of dollars at a time when we could barely stay in our own home. If you can look at those cute puppies and remember that part of it as well, you are in the right frame of mind. They are not cute little toys but living beings, that will need a lot of care, do things you are not going to like, have needs whether or not you can afford them, and rely upon you to go out in the rain and snow, hot or cold, and make you have to plan for them in every aspect of your life in where you live, vacation, work - everything. Places that cater to impulses to buy a puppy are in business only to make money; that impulse lasts for the life of the puppy and will be borne by you alone. Save a life, and take in a rescue instead.

I was considering driving to Fair Lawn. However, once I came across all the comments and the unprofessional replies from the owners and/ or family members (Erika Hofman) I was in shock. One needs to remember that people will always have comments either it's positive or negative. As an owner one must conduct themselves professionally and not have these email battles. Just remember that their is no one to blame here but yourself Ms. Hofman, start acting instead of re-acting in order to save your moms business.

Are these the same people that had a store on Broadway 4 years ago? The town had to confiscate the dogs because of abuse and that store closed.

I purchased a puppy from here yes i know it’s wrong to buy puppies from a store but i fell in love and so did my children also don’t believe they are puppy mill dogs. I didn’t have a problem with the owner or her daughters I felt like they were very nice people i understood where they were coming from with the wash your hands thing, they were only looking out for the puppies with that being said i also have a complaint i was told that the vet visit would be completely covered which it was not it cost me 70 dollars to get the stool tested and her looked at i would've went to my previous vet it would’ve cost me less yes the medicine is free but the visit is NOT, she also had worms. i went in on a Sunday and we met our puppy we said we wanted her and they told me they had to watch the dog for 5 days after having her to see if she was well which was understandable but what i don’t understand is if my pet had parasites and the meds say continue for 14 days how come she only received 5 days of meds from the store and 3 days for at home?? also yes the vet was nice lady but they took 4 days to tell me the dog had parasites she just finished her antibiotics and now she has to take more. I believe in taking the probiotic root as i do it with my own children but those puppies are never going to get better unless they are on antibiotic, probiotics isn’t always the best root when the infections spread through puppy stores like wildfire.

Eddy, kudos to you for "buying" a dog while killing a poor helpless dog who was waiting for a home in a shelter. The sick, malnourished puppy mill dogs also thank you for keeping them in cramped uninhabitable cages since you made room for another to be born.

Eddy, did you have to fill out any paperwork such as an extensive application? If a "breeder" or "pet shop" have zero interest in ur home situation or background and they just want your money and more then the price of vet bills and shots, spay/neuturing costs....its a puppy mill dog....your dog had worms?!?! RED FLAG!

So, let me get this straight: Get a dog from a shelter, save a life. But then what happens to all the dogs from the breeders? Do they get to live because they're from a breeder, and only shelter dogs get killed? Damn, now I'm all confused. Here's a thought, if you don't agree with the place of business, don't go there. To come here and berate someone is foolish and rude. One of you nuts actually got your post deleted. SMH!!

Dogs in shelters who get worms get full treatment before the new owner is allowed to take them home. You're right, it is your money to spend as you please and if you want to be part of the problem instead of the solution thats your prerogative as well. I was not attacking you I was simply asking you a question(that you did not answer) and was just trying to shine some light on your situation

Chris, reputable breeders do not sell to pet shops and puppy mill "breeders" wouldnt have dogs at all if people stopped buying from pet shops. You cant have dogs to be left to die if you dont exsist. Its a vicious cycle that needs to end nor be encouraged

Edy, im sorry that happened to your son, thats horrible. Not all shelters should be allowed to operate either.

I bet all of the people here that complain about puppy mills are the same people that go to dollar stores and fill their houses with lead tainted garbage and toys for their kids. Just please stop. Go find an anti-puppy mill forum. And...... How many of you actually volunteered your time at a shelter? I'm guessing none.

Actually Chris you couldnt be more wrong. I started rescuing dogs and using my hard earned money to pay 35 dollars an animal to bring them to no kill shelters in my area when I was 17. And from the age of 19-today I have done volenteer work regularly at an animal shelter and with local orginizations rescuing, rehabilitating and training dogs. And no, i was not aware there was a dollar store un this area, but please let me know where, times are tough in this economy especially when you are a full time student and volenteering doesnt pay very well lol

ever heard of "you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all" all they did was open a store. no one is making you go in there, no one is forcing you to adopt a puppy no matter where they came from. is it the puppies fault if the come from a breeder or not, isn't EVERYONE out to make a buck these days! give these people a break. personally if i were them i would leave Fair LAwn~ you people are rude and obnoxious glad i don't live in that pit of a town anymore! you are all disgraceful!

Jayme,
Ok, so 1 person actually has done volunteer work. As for the dollar stores, there's one by Pathmark and another in the center of town. That would be Fair Lawn.

Thankfully, I have had the honor of volunteering at no-kill shelters and rescue groups; if you ever get the chance I highly recommend it. Much like humans, dogs are not always the perfect specimens we wish them to be, whether they are a mutt or pure breed. Petfinder.org has thousands of animals needing a good home, please check it out.

To the owners of Broadway Puppies- You can not blame the people venting their frustrations, here. They are people that work tirelessly, and often thanklessly, to counteract the actions of people such as yourselves. I, myself, volunteer, rescue, train, and even work at a boarding/ daycare facility. I highly doubt that the person questioning the commitment of others has ever set foot behind the scenes of a shelter, or else he would not have bought a puppy, and he would not be justifying it. It has all been said, here, but you people do not seem to get it. You are perpetuating the problem of over population by buying instead of adopting a homeless soul. If you stop buying, then they will stop producing, because $$$ IS the bottom line for these people. A "reputable" breeder would NEVER sell puppies to or through a store, EVER. You can show me a piece of paper all day long, but actions speak louder than words. These people are simply trying to educate and enlighten you to the cold hard facts. If you truly love animals then you would heed their advice and STOP selling and buying puppies. And if you were a smart business person, then you would also heed the voices of your community and join with them by allowing adoption ONLY through your store. You can make money off of services and supplies. Please stop the ignorance, for the love of dog. Thank you!

I went inside broadway puppies today, and the puppies are very well taken care of. The puppies aren't in a wired cage, there in a spacious crib. The cribs are very well maintained and the puppies all smelt great. Puppy mills will never stop. The animal population will keep expanding. The only thing we can do as people is to love these animals. They never asked to be born and all they want is to be loved. These people writing nasty comments are discriminating against these animals that need us too, not just breeder dogs. The government are the ones to shut down all the puppy mills, but until that happens we need to give these puppies a home. The government should take a look at the unsanitary conditions of the puppy mills, instead of just supporting poor people that keep popping out kids.

Jennifer, look up the Hunte group, then let me know how well these dogs are treated. These puppies arent bred in that store. You miss the point. If you buy them, they will keep shipping them. The posts arent discriminating against the dogs, its against the losers like these business people that exploit a life. Again, look up the business , and see where these dogs come from,

Umm I never said dogs were bred in that store, dogs shoduldnt be kept in an inhumane environment. Addressing your concern on this website won't do crap.write a letter to congress

Still missing the point , The process is inhumane. BTW, Ill send the letter after you send yours about poor people popping out kids.

I never once said that it's right to mistreat an animal. I don't even know these people that run this pet shop but I am in a business not having anything to do with animals and I wouldn't want someone to bash my business that I put my time, money and interest into. I'm just stating that people on here or in general when there's a major concern like puppy mills, abandoned animals, undernourished etc. Action should be taken instead of writing on this site which won't do these dogs any help. And yes im going to start my letter tomorrow, how about you Marty?

Wow, Jennifer. You really DO NOT get it. Trying to resolve issues at a local level by attempting to reason with people, and then boycotting, if necessary, is very pro-active. What is a letter going to do? Education is the key. I suggest you seek it. Supply and demand is not a hard concept. If you do any nefarious dealings in your own business, you may find this out, too. You admit you know nothing about this subject. We are talking about LIVES here. Why should someones' life be sold for profit? If you think that concept is ok, then do you think it's ok to let those 'poor people popping out babies' sell their children on the black market?