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- Government Actions:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:Arizona Attorney General v CPI Inc
The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
On December 9, 2022, CPI Inc entered into a Assurance of Discontinuance with the Arizona Attorney General. The Assurance of Discontinuance settles allegations that the business used unlawful practices and misrepresentations during the advertising and sale of dogs. Under terms of the Assurance of Discontinuance, the business agreed to: Clearly identify the sources of the animals it places for sale, accurately display the name and USDA-licensing status of the breeders and brokers from whom it has obtained an animal for sale, Not offering dogs for sale that come from breeders or brokers that have been cited for violations of the USDA’s Animal Welfare Act if CPI advertises that it does not obtain dogs from such breeders or brokers, and Not releasing dogs to consumers that are known to have parasites without informing the consumer verbally and in writing and advising whether the dog requires further treatment. Furthermore the business was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $120,000.00.
This action is final.
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BBB Accredited Since: 11/18/2015
Years in Business: 30
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Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 5/17/2012
- Business Started:
- 1/6/1995
- Business Incorporated:
- 1/6/1995
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Names:
- CPI Inc
- Animal Kingdom
- Business Management:
- Ms. Loni Tyler, Store Manager/Marketing
- Mr. Frank Mineo Jr., President/CEO
- Mr. Jason Mineo, District Manager
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Frank Mineo Jr., President/CEO
- Customer Contacts
- Ms. Loni Tyler, Store Manager/Marketing
- Mr. Frank Mineo Jr., President/CEO
- Mr. Jason Mineo, District Manager
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (480) 917-3437
- Other Phone: (623) 878-9059
- Other Phone: (480) 831-2877
- Other Phone: (602) 255-0166
- Additional Email Addresses
- Primary: Email this Business
- Additional Websites
- Website 1
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- Pet Store, Pet Supplies
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