My name is Skully and I’m around 2-3 years of age. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter because my owners could no longer care for me. I am confident and independent, and I truly believe that I’m the boss of the house. I want you to know that my lack of a tail does not detract from …
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WANTED: A FOREVER HOME! Pretty, long-haired Giselle is a shy kitty who came to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter as a stray with her kittens in tow. She raised them and they have since been adopted…now it’s her turn! Giselle does need a quiet home that can shower her with love and affection. She enjoys being petted and getting head …
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Shubi-doobie-do! My name is Shubi and I’m a handsome guy who is around 4 years old. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter when my previous owners moved away. I’m the type of cat who needs to choose you as my person. I’m not overly fond of being handled, but I’ll be happy to find the right companion …
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Nugget the chicken was one of the pets brought to the annual Second Chance for Animals’ “Santa Paws” fundraiser. The annual “Santa Paws” fundraiser benefiting Second Chance for Animals kicked off December 7 at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus. The event, now in its 19th year, supports the organization which funds the Franklin Township Animal Shelter. Pets …
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Pets were the focus of two events held in the township on Oct. 21. St. Matthias Church held its annual St. Francis Day celebration in the school, and Spring Hills Somerset assisted living community held its annual Pawfest for center residents, family and friends. Information on pet care and adoption, and pictures of some of the animals available for adoption …
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More than a dozen dogs and cats were blessed Oct. 14 during the Second Chance for Animals Blessing of the Animals. The event, held outside the Franklin Township Animal Shelter in the Municipal Complex, was officiated by the Rev. Joanna Hollis of Christ Episcopal Church in New Brunswick and the Rev. Scott Russell, the Rutgers University Episcopal chaplain. The actual …
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Dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 21 for the 10th annual “Paws for a Cause” dog walk. The event is a fund raiser for Second Chance for Animals, the organization that funds the Franklin Township Animal Shelter. The day’s highlight was a mass walk along a trail in the park. Centered at the gazebo …
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Submitted by Somerset CART. During natural disasters, pets and animals sometimes get separated from their homes and need to be placed in temporary shelters. The Somerset County Animal Response Team (CART) is seeking volunteers to help set up shelters and take care of animals in emergency situations. “Natural disasters are already stressful situations for people. But they can be even …
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A township family received a huge helping of holiday cheer right before Thanksgiving when they were reunited with a family pet who had been missing for nearly six years. The delayed homecoming of Mr. Moe, the family’s rescued beagle, came about after officials at the Monmouth County SPCA in Eatontown picked him up as a stray and checked the dog’s …
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Oct. 22 proved to be a crummy day for Second Chance for Animals’ annual Howl-O-Ween outdoor pet parade, but that didn’t deter the vent organizers from holding it elsewhere. Right next door from the facility, on DeMott Lane, is Spring Hills Somerset Assisted Living and, as chance would have it, they were having their Paw Fest, also an annual Halloween costumed pet parade. …
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