REFORM Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter
Updated 12/26/14
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The shelter is empty as of 12/22/14. All animals have been placed in the care of many amazing rescue groups; some of those animals have been permanently adopted!
Stray or lost animals are from towns still contracted with HRAS are being taken to Monmouth County SPCA or, if needed to Garden State Vetererinary Hospital (overnight only) in Iselin.
HRAS gets an Unsatisfactory rating from the Department of Health. The shelter was put under quarantine until no sign of disease is present
NJ SPCA Raid on HRAS 11-13-14.
Donations pour in on 11-14 after it is discovered that there was little food and few supplies for the animals.
HRAS gets an Unsatisfactory rating from the Department of Health. The shelter was put under quarantine until no sign of disease is present
The mission of Reform Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter (RHRAS) is to bring attention to the inhumane practices and NJ health code violations occurring at the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter (HRAS) and to encourage advocacy and improved conditions for the animals held at the shelter. RHRAS strives to be a factual resource on this topic for its supporters and anyone seeking more information on the discussion about HRAS. Every effort is made to be sure that the information contained here is public, accurate, and/or verifiable. Obtained information shared on this website and sister Facebook page comes from Open Public Record Act (OPRA) requests as well as personal and professional experiences. This web page serves as support for the RHRAS Facebook page.
The 21 municipalities (including contact information) serviced by HRAS are (towns in RED have cancelled or are in the process of cancelling their contracts):
Aberdeen
Mayor Fred Tagliarini
1 Aberdeen Square
Aberdeen, NJ 07747
732-583-4200
fred.Tagliarini@aberdeennj.org
South River
Mayor John Krenzel
42 Washington Street
South River, NJ 08882
732-257-1999 ext. 118
Cranbury
Mayor Susan Goetz
23 A North Main Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-395-0900
Holmdel
Mayor Patrick Impreveduto
4 Crawfords Corner Rd.
Holmdel, NJ 07733
732-946-2820
pimpreveduto@holmdeltownship-nj.com
Hazlet
Mayor James DiNardo
1766 Union Ave.
Hazlet, NJ 07730
732-264-1700
contract terminated 11/13
Matawan
Mayor Paul Buccellato
201 Broad Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
732-566-3898
paul.buccella@matawanborough.com
Milltown
Mayor Eric Steeber
Washington Road
Milltown, NJ 08850
732-828-2100
contract termination pending
North Brunswick
Mayor Francis "Mac" Womack III
710 Herman Rd.
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
732-247-0922 ext430
mayorwomack@northbrunswick.nj.gov
Plainsboro
Mayor Peter Cantu
641 Plainsboro Rd,
Palinsboro, NJ 08536
609-799-0909 ext.1804
townshipclerk@plainsboronj.com
Spotswood
Mayor Nicholas Poliseno
77 Summerhill Rd.
Spotswood, NJ 08884
732-251-0700 ext.821
Sayreville
Mayor Kennedy O'Brien
167 Main Street,
Sayreville, NJ 08872
732-390-7007
mayor@sayreville.com
Freehold Twp.
Mayor David M. Salkin
1 Municipal Plaza
Freehold, NJ 07728
732-294-2000
Freehold Boro
Mayor J Nolan Higgins
51 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
732-462-1259
nhiggins@freeholdboror.org
Marlboro
Mayor Jonathan Hornik
1979 Township Drive
Marlboro, NJ
732-536-0200 ext.1200
Millstone
Mayor Bob Kinsey
470 Stage Coach Rd.
Millstone Twp., NJ 08510
732-780-8389
b-kinsey@millstonenj.gov
South Brunswick
Mayor Frank Gambatese
540 Ridge Road
Monmouth Jct., NJ 08852
732-329-4000
Monroe
Mayor Richard Pucci
1 Municipal Plaza
Monroe, NJ 08831
732-521-4400
rpucci@monroetwp.com
Manalapan
Mayor Jordan Maskowitz
120 Route 522
Manalapan, NJ 07726
732-446-3200
Highland Park
Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler
221 S. Fifth Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
732-777-6001
New Brunswick
Mayor James Cahill
78 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-745-5007
Hellmetta
Mayor Nancy Martin
51 Main Street
Helmetta, NJ 08828
732-521-2012
Documents
Images & Pictures
A healthy, adoptable cat that was not adopted, but simply disappeared.
What does a 'walk through' constitute?
Why were cat traps set behind the shelter?
Poor disease prevention advice.
Animal Control Officers are reminded to do their job...
Someone concerned about the evaluation of adoptable dogs posed this question. The answer tells you just how serious this shelter is about the care of the animals in their charge.
Thankfully the 2 that disappeared were pulled by Holisticat Rescue and Rehabilitation! They are now happy and healthy and living in a loving home together!
Dog Run. No access to outside. No bed, only a riser.
Very ill cat left in the seven day hold room after coming to the shelter.
Untreated dogs stacked in cages.
Anecdotal story from someone who supports change.
Fritz was killed because he had ringworm, a completely treatable, non-life threatening skin disease which is very common. He was otherwise completely healthy and a favorite of volunteers.
Sick, untreated kittens. Outcome unknown
Sick kitten with a dog food bowl as a litter pan
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