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Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Pet adoptions in Bridgewater NJ, USA. Animal Control Services provided for Bridgewater/Martinsville, Manville, and Branchburg NJ
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Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in Bridgewater, NJ provides pet adoption throughout NJ, and Animal Control Services by contract.

🐾🔥 THURSDAY DOG MATCHUP: GERMAN SHEPHERD EDITION! 🔥🐾SAME BREED. TWO DIFFERENT VIBES. WHICH ONE IS YOUR MATCH? 👀Meet Kair...
10/29/2026

🐾🔥 THURSDAY DOG MATCHUP: GERMAN SHEPHERD EDITION! 🔥🐾

SAME BREED. TWO DIFFERENT VIBES. WHICH ONE IS YOUR MATCH? 👀

Meet Kairo and Patsy! Two beautiful German Shepherd girls with two VERY different personalities. ❤️

One says, “LET’S GO! WHAT ARE WE DOING NEXT?!”

The other says, “Hi, I’m here. Will you come say hello?” 🥹

And honestly? We love them both!

🔥 TEAM KAIRO: THE GO-GETTER

Kairo is a 3-year-old German Shepherd with energy, confidence, and that classic Shepherd drive! Walk past her kennel and you’ll KNOW she’s there — tail wagging, eager to engage, and singing her signature GSD song. 😂🐺 If you know, you KNOW!

💥 Alert, energetic, and ready to engage
🧠 Eager to learn and has the drive to excel in obedience training
❤️ Loves bonding and working with her people
🎯 Would thrive with someone who enjoys training, structure, and giving their dog a job to do

Kairo can be wary of people approaching her on walks, so she’ll need someone who understands her needs and is willing to invest time in building a strong relationship with her through structure, consistency, and continued training. She’s got SO much potential for the right person!

💕 TEAM PATSY: THE QUIET OBSERVER

Patsy is a 3-year-old German Shepherd with a softer, more reserved way of showing her personality. Walk past her kennel and you might catch her quietly watching you with those BIG doe eyes. 🥹 She’s friendly, enjoys human companionship, and has a more mellow presence than her fellow Shepherd.

🐾 More reserved in how she engages
❤️ Enjoys being with her people and forming bonds
🧠 Smart, capable of learning, and able to benefit from training, too
🌎 Has spent her life in a kennel and deserves the chance to discover the world beyond those walls

Patsy isn’t just looking for somewhere to live. She’s looking for someone willing to give her new experiences, keep her learning, and help her enjoy all the things she’s been missing out on. ❤️

🐕 SAME BREED. DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES. BOTH DESERVE THEIR PERSON.

Both girls are potty trained and crate trained. They enjoy opportunities to run and play outdoors with male dogs, based on what we currently know about them.

But their energy levels and the way they engage with people are two very different experiences!

💬 YOUR TURN!

🔥 TEAM KAIRO: You’re ready for adventures, training sessions, and a dog who wants to learn and work alongside you!

💕 TEAM PATSY: You’re drawn to the quieter girl whose soulful eyes and sweet presence steal your heart!

👇 Drop your team in the comments! Are you a LET’S GO! person or a QUIETLY STEAL YOUR HEART person?

No wrong answers here. Just two incredible German Shepherds waiting for the right match. ❤️

📍 Interested in meeting Kairo or Patsy? Contact Somerset Regional Animal Shelter to learn more and arrange a meet-and-greet!

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10/24/2026

Say hello to Buggy - one of the sweetest and most charming cats in the shelter! 💕

In a shelter with many striped tabbies, this spectacular girl is nearly invisible. It’s time someone took note of this incredible little lady!✨

Buggy is a favorite among our kitty caretakers! She has a sweet and friendly disposition, loves being loved on and quickly returns your attention with a grateful look from her beautiful green eyes, lots of cheek rubs and the most incredible purr (volume up on her video)!!

Buggy is eight years old and has been waiting nearly 8 months for a new home. She’s a terrific little girl who will make a great companion. We think she would be good with respectful kids, and with slow introduction, she may be ok with another friendly cat in the home.

If you’re interested in meeting Buggy or any of our wonderful kitties, please come by the shelter. We’re open every day noon to 3:30 PM.

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ

🐾 See our available pets on Adopt A Pet:
https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/87817-somerset-regional-animal-shelter-bridgewater-new-jersey?page=6

This handsome boy was found at the Manville Deli. If he is yours or know who he belongs to please contact the shelter 90...
10/22/2026

This handsome boy was found at the Manville Deli. If he is yours or know who he belongs to please contact the shelter
908-725-0308

🐾 A LITTLE BREAK FROM THE SHELTER LIFE! 🏡❤️While our floors are being redone, some of our amazing dogs are getting to en...
10/21/2026

🐾 A LITTLE BREAK FROM THE SHELTER LIFE! 🏡❤️

While our floors are being redone, some of our amazing dogs are getting to enjoy a little change of scenery with our wonderful staff and volunteer foster families! 🐶💕

Pictured here are Kairo, Diesel, Lucky, and Pearl, enjoying some time away from the shelter and getting a taste of the good life in a home environment. 🛋️🐾

A special shoutout to our long-term resident, Diesel, and all the other pups patiently waiting for their forever families. These little breaks give them a chance to decompress, enjoy some extra love and attention, and remind us just how much they deserve a place to call home. ❤️

We’re so grateful to the staff and volunteers who open their homes and hearts to our shelter dogs when they need it most. It truly takes a village! 🫶

And while they’re enjoying their little sleepover adventures, don’t forget — they’re still looking for their forever homes! Could one of these sweet faces be the missing piece of your family? 🏡🐾

📩 Interested in adopting? Reach out to Somerset Regional Animal Shelter to learn more!
☎️908-725-0308
📧[email protected]

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📢 TEMPORARY SHELTER CLOSURE – FLOOR RENOVATIONS 🛠️Our shelter is currently undergoing construction as we get new floorin...
10/19/2026

📢 TEMPORARY SHELTER CLOSURE – FLOOR RENOVATIONS 🛠️

Our shelter is currently undergoing construction as we get new flooring done! 🐾

We will be temporarily closed Tuesday, October 20th, Wednesday, October 21st, and Thursday, October 22nd. We are hopeful that we will be able to reopen on Friday, October 23rd! 🤞

🚨 Animal Control Emergencies: If you encounter injured wildlife or an injured animal that needs immediate assistance during our temporary closure, please contact your local police department’s non-emergency phone line. They will dispatch Animal Control to assist as needed.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we work on improving our shelter! Thank you for your continued support and for helping us care for the animals in our community. ❤️🐶🐱

We look forward to welcoming everyone back soon! 🐾

Update:  both girls have been adopted❣️Pointer sisters Blondie and Cassie are 5 months old. They came from a bad situati...
10/18/2026

Update: both girls have been adopted❣️

Pointer sisters Blondie and Cassie are 5 months old. They came from a bad situation were they were being neglected. Everyday in our care they are blossoming into healthy sweet young ladies. Now they each need loving homes of their own where they can enjoy the rest of their lives.

TODAY! ☀️ 🦮🍁 🍃🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻🐾🍂Help us Save Lives with Strides!Lace up your sneakers, grab your four-legged friends, and join us...
10/18/2026

TODAY! ☀️ 🦮🍁 🍃🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻🐾🍂

Help us Save Lives with Strides!

Lace up your sneakers, grab your four-legged friends, and join us for a day of fun, community, and compassion — all for an incredible cause! 🐶🐱

The Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (FOSRAS) invite you to the Paws & Soles: Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk! Walk-ins welcome!

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 Duke Island Park | Bridgewater, NJ
⏰ Registration opens at 8:30 AM
🏃 5K & 10K begin at 9:20 AM

Whether you’re an experienced runner, prefer a leisurely walk, or want to enjoy a beautiful morning with your pup, there’s something for everyone!

🐾 Event Highlights:
🏃‍♀️ 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
🐕 Dog-friendly 5K
🏆 Awards for participants
🎃 Doggy Costume Contest at 11 AM
🛍️ Vendors from 9 AM–12 PM
❤️ A wonderful opportunity to support animals in need!

WHY YOUR PARTICIPATION MATTERS ❤️

Proceeds from this event benefit the Cupid Fund, which helps provide lifesaving and specialized veterinary care to animals at Somerset Regional Animal Shelter.

From emergency surgeries and advanced diagnostics to specialized treatments and critical medical care, the Cupid Fund gives animals facing serious medical challenges a second chance at a happy, healthy life.

Every registration, every donation, and every step taken helps us continue providing the care these animals deserve. 🐾

💚 HOW CAN YOU HELP?

🐕 REGISTER — Sign up for the 5K or 10K and make your miles matter!

💚 DONATE — Can’t attend? You can still make a difference by contributing to the cause!

📣 SPREAD THE WORD — Share this event with your friends, family, coworkers, and fellow animal lovers!

✨ Together, we can turn footsteps into second chances and help save more lives!

🔗 REGISTER OR DONATE HERE:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Bridgewater/FOSRAS

We hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting the animals of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter. 🐾💚

The Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is on Sunday October 18, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk Human Entry, 5K Run/Walk Human + 1 Dog, 5K Run/Walk Kids Age 10 and Under Entry, and 10K Run.

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100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ
08807

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 3:30pm
Friday 12pm - 3:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 3:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 3:30pm

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