Crime & Safety

Crate Of Kittens Dumped On Median In Middle Of Road In Basking Ridge

Bernards Township ​Humane Law Enforcement Officers are asking the public for help to get any information on the incident.

Four kittens were found dumped on the median of a roadway on Wednesday morning in Basking Ridge.
Four kittens were found dumped on the median of a roadway on Wednesday morning in Basking Ridge. (Bernards Township Animal Control)

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A crate of four kittens was dumped on a roadway median in Basking Ridge on Wednesday morning.

At 8:04 a.m., the crate of kittens was reported on the median on Spring Valley Blvd between Balsam Way and Acken Road, said Bernards Township Deputy Chief Timothy King.

Bernards Township Animal Control Officer Michelle Santoro told Patch that the kittens are around 5 to 6 months old and in good overall health. They will be held for seven days prior to adoption.

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Anyone interested in adopting one of the kittens is asked to contact Santoro by email Msantoro@bernards.org to pre-qualify through the adoption process.

Humane Law Enforcement Officers Santoro and Detective Kulik are asking the public for help. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Santoro at 908-204-3066 or Kulik at 908-766-1122.

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