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Friendly cats recovering at shelter after being abandoned in mesh tunnel in Asbury Park

Authorities quickly tracked down the individual responsible, who is now facing criminal charges for the abandonment.

Pedro Carmona

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Oct 15, 2026, 6:46 AM

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Four friendly cats are recovering at a shelter after being stuffed into a mesh tunnel and abandoned outside in the pouring rain.

Responders found the animals soaking wet, freezing, and covered in fleas following the incident. The Asbury Park Police Department and the local Animal Control Team deployed to the scene to safely recover the cats and transport them to a shelter for emergency medical evaluation and care.

Authorities quickly tracked down the individual responsible, who is now facing criminal charges for the abandonment.

Shelter staff report that despite the ordeal, the cats remain remarkably friendly and are expected to be placed up for adoption once they complete their recovery.

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