By Andrew Martins, Managing Editor
Anyone looking to connect with a future furry friend at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter will soon be able to do so thanks to some new donations in the coming days, as the municipal organization gears up for the grand opening of some additions to the facility.
At 6 p.m. on June 14, officials at the shelter will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of its celebrate the opening of its new dog play yards.
“The shelter is getting better and better each day,” Shelter Manager Brian Bradshaw said. “The addition of the new play yards will enable us to provide a safe area for potential adopters to meet shelter dogs that are looking for a new family.”
According to officials, the play areas were constructed through a donation from Tony Martinez, of the National Fence Company, in memory of his mother, Isabel Martinez, who was an animal welfare advocate.
During the evening’s festivities, the organization will also celebrate the acquisition of a brand new animal control vehicle, which was purchased largely through a grant given to the shelter in honor of Alison Marie Wildman.
“I am proud to have worked with the Alison Marie Wildman Foundation for over a decade with the Somerset Count Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, so to now continue that great relationship with them at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is quite special,” Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Executive Board member Tim Pino said.
The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is a municipal organization that provides animal control services for designated areas and cares for approximately 1,500 lost, abandoned and surrendered animals each year.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will be open to the general public and will commence on shelter grounds at 100 Commons Ways, in Bridgewater at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information on upcoming events at the shelter, visit www.srasnj.org.
