Kitten rescued from Newark highway during heat, shelter seeks donations
Volunteers from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge rescued the kitten—now named Conan—after he was found trapped on Route 280.
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Aug 14, 2025, 11:47 AM
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2h agoA Bergen County pet rescue is asking for donations after saving a kitten from a busy highway in Newark during Wednesday's heat.
Volunteers from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge rescued the kitten—now named Conan—after he was found trapped on Route 280.
In honor of the rescue, the shelter says a donor is matching every dollar donated to its medical fund, up to $5,000.
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