Crime & Safety
Animal Cruelty Suspects' Court Date Moved
Court date for Puppies Galore suspects now March 15
Maria De Santis and Nathan "Nat" Sladkin, the two people facing animal cruelty charges in connection with the Puppies Galore pet store, did not appear in Brick Municipal Court on Thursday.
Though a New Jersey SPCA officer was on hand and ready for the planned proceedings, court staff confirmed the case has been adjourned to March 15.
No specifics were provided to a reporter as to why the case was adjourned.
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De Santis, 57, of Old Bridge, faces 38 counts of related to her ownership of Puppies Galore on Hooper Avenue. In January, the and 39 puppies were removed after months of violations culminated in a tip from a citizen that prompted a multi-agency response.
Sladkin, 71, of Farmingdale, who was the manager of the store, is facing four counts of animal cruelty.
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The store's license to operate was in February.
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