Dog Abandoned In Crate Behind Playground In Somerset County

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A dog was found abandoned in a crate behind Kidstreet Playground along Route 202/206 in Bridgewater.

On Saturday, May 10, around 3 p.m., someone was walking along the path in the woods behind KidStreet and the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter(SRAS), saw the dog, and told the shelter right away.

SRAS Manager Brian Bradshaw said it appears someone got off the highway, "someone got out of their car, I guess, walked it up through the woods, left it at the top of the woods, and left the dog in the crate back there."

Bradshaw said the dog was "petrified" when they found her.

"She's in okay condition. She's just very, very frightened," said Bradshaw.

Anyone with any information regarding this dog, its owners, or the circumstances is asked to contact the shelter at 908-725-0308.

SRAS is a nonprofit organization that services pets in the Somerset County area. Community members can help the shelter by purchasing supplies from the shelter's Amazon Wishlist or by making a monetary donation at srasnj.org/donate.

The shelter is open daily from noon to 3:30 p.m. at 100 Commons Way in Bridgewater. No appointment is necessary.

Anyone interested in fostering, adopting, or learning more about the shelter can call 908-725-0308 or visit srasnj.org or facebook.com/somersetregionalanimalshelter.

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