Toms River: Over the last week numerous complaints have been sent to us about Four Paws Dog Hotel and Daycare. has released a statement regarding the neglect, and abuse allegations that have been sent to us. Four Paws released the following statement.

We at Four Paws wanted to send over a True Facts list after seeing all the slander and un-factual things about us on social media .  
Upon looking up the names and fact checking, most people commenting are not even in our database. We also have been notified by many of our loyal customers there comments defending us were deleted and some were even blocked. Every time we try to post up a comment or information , they get deleted. Our Facebook page gets spammed, since everyone wants to just believe what they read. This is the first and last statement we will be putting out, as we have nothing to hide and want people to know the actual truth. 

1. We only had 1 dog pass away at our facility. It occurred a few months ago. The dog was 18 years old, whom stayed with us for 3.5 weeks. He passed in bed along side his two younger siblings during lunch time napping from old age. Owner was aware of dogs state and age upon drop off , but it was an emergency that they had to go out of country for. Sadly dogs are like people, they pass from old age.

2. We always give dogs water. Every room has water in it for each break the dog has. 

3. All employees are paid up to date. We do not owe any employees money.

4. As far as the video from Summer 2020 “Surveillance footage shows a dog pulled aggressively “ . The dog came in with a muzzle and wanted to socialize dog. The dog was going after other dogs. Having the leash on her foot instead of hand to hold dog was not acceptable and it was handled back in 2020 and we fired the employee for that incident.

5. We require Bortadella, Rabies and Distemper to come to our facility. We have all dates of dogs shots up to date. We require Bortadella which is to protect from kennel cough, but sometimes dogs who have the vaccination still aren’t socialized enough , causing them to have weak immune systems and can get it, like us with the flu shot or kids with a cold in daycare! They even can pick it up from dog parks, and even just walking at dog stores. 

6. All employee stories aren’t factual, they are from disgruntled fired employees. For example the dog in the photo still comes to us, he was injured prior and brought to us so we can watch him and treat his leg while the owner has to handle personal business/ family matter.

7. Our staff works extremely hard, we ensure all dogs are fed, walked, watched, and get plenty of play time. Ensure all play areas and dog living space is clean and sanitized. We offer camera access for the sole purpose of being transparent. If we wanted to hide something we wouldn’t offer camera access. 

A protest is scheduled for Sunday in front of Four Paws Hotel, and Daycare in lure of the allegations.

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