Pet Store In Brooklyn Shuts Down Due To Rise In Crime
The owner of a pet store in Brooklyn is making the decision to leave New York City and shut down her business due to the deteriorating quality of life in the city.
Laura Generoso, the proprietor of Wagging Tails in Bay Ridge, expressed her reasons for departing the city, stating, “The crime is unbearable, the uncleanliness is shocking, the prevalence of e-bikes and Vespas on the sidewalks is simply uncontrollable.” She emphasized that there seems to be a lack of law enforcement and order, making it untenable to continue operating in the current environment.
Generoso posted notices on her store’s front door and on social media, clarifying that her decision to close was not driven by financial concerns. Despite having a client base of 300 to 400 individuals and having been in the industry since 2006, she attributes the closure to “the ineffectiveness of our politicians and their detrimental policies that are dismantling our city and neighborhood.”
The decision was also influenced by a distressing incident last year when an armed robbery outside her store escalated into her premises, causing her to fear for her safety. She mentioned, “I never thought I would have to leave. I have amazing clients and I am passionate about my work. But it’s not worth the risk of being shot or killed.”
Having initially moved her pet supplies and grooming business, operated alongside her husband Frank, to a new location on 4th Avenue in 2018, Generoso has now chosen to relocate to Boca Raton, Florida, with the closure set for August 21.
Loyal customers are expressing their sadness at her departure. One long-term customer, Mike Ricupero, who frequented the store for 14 years, referred to the Generosos as family and noted that they even attended his wedding.
Another customer, Lana C., lauded the care provided by Wagging Tails to her dog over the past five years, describing the establishment as popular and expressing the community’s disappointment about its closure.
Brooklyn Councilman Ari Kagan shared Generoso’s sign on Twitter, placing blame on progressive policies for driving small businesses away and also pointing to Councilman Justin Brannan for his support of these policies.
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