Pet Adoption Hit Record Highs At Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

By Rose Tropeano-Diglio

Pet adoptions at Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (SRAS) in Bridgewater soared to record levels in 2014, with adoptions more than doubling over the previous year.

Seven hundred and ten cats and dogs were adopted from the Bridgewater shelter located on Commons Way compared to 254 in 2013 for a 180% increase.

“We are so grateful to the community for opening up their hearts and homes to pets in need,” said Shelter Manager Brian Bradshaw. “Our success in saving so many animals is due to public support, volunteer participation, and the dedication of our staff.”

Shelter officials attribute the surge in adoptions to increased exposure, expanded community outreach efforts, extended adoption hours, and shelter enrichment programs for pets in the kennel and cattery.

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter saw the greatest spike in adoptions at year-end with 112 cats, dogs, and small animals finding new homes during the month of December. That compares to 34 pets finding new homes in December of 2013. The number of volunteers has also increased exponentially.

“We are very excited about our surge in adoptions, but the shelter still faces challenges in 2015,” said Bradshaw. “We hope to continue this trend with public and corporate support, as well as increasing private donations to serve animals and people in the community.”

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is open seven days a week, Sunday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for pet adoptions. To make a donation, mail your check made out to Somerset Regional Animal Shelter to:

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

Credit card donations can be made by phone by calling 908.725.0308.