Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
http://fosocaf.blogspot.com/
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From Erma: Everyone can pick up their ID cards and t-shirts at the shelter. Leave a note if I'm not there, and we'll get them to you. T-shirts are $10.00 each donation; ID cards are free.
Martha Windisch has graciously offered to hold dog-training sessions for the volunteers who walk dogs at the shelter. The sessions will be held on May 14 or June 17. If you would like a little help with understanding dogs' body language, help with getting the dogs in and out of their cages, etc., let me know and I will pass your information along to Martha. These sessions would be held at 10:30 a.m. on those dates.
Sarah Swan
Linda Cook
Pat Devine
Kevin & Cassie Kelly
Michelle
Linda Bonvie
Barry
Jesse
Janet
John S.
From Martha:
I won’t be reviewing the shelter rules since I’m not a volunteer dog walker and cannot be relied on to get them correct (however I do know that two leashes are required and no smoking while walking dogs – of course!) – what I don’t know are where people are allowed to walk and not allowed to walk (except county property is okay – but don’t know where that is – my guess is that the people who walk dogs do know this and that this is included in the volunteer training on the Thursdays). I will be covering training – 1. training to improve the dogs’ adoptability, 2. training (and management methods and tools) to help manage the dog (i.e. when getting the dog in and out of the runs and when going through doorways), 3. Some help with leash walking issues (i.e. how to encourage/teach dogs to walk on loose leash), 4. Some training/management that could help with unruly dogs – i.e. dogs that jump up, bite the leash, etc., 5. a discussion of equipment – i.e. types of leashes and collars (only a discussion – people like what they like – but, some knowledge on equipment pros and cons and safety would not hurt).
Jack the kitten was adopted today!
The Shih-Tzu and Catahoula were reclaimed.
Max was returned yesterday because he was obsessed with the owner's tortoise.
Angel the red Pit puppy passed her temperament test.
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The shelter will be closed to the public tomorrow for Memorial Day. The dogs don't know it's a holiday and still need to be walked, however.
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| SHERMAN SHERMAN SHERMAN! |
Yes, our boy SHERMAN is still at Camp Bow Wow and really needs to move on from foster life to a real home of his own. The kind folks at Camp Bow Wow are caring for him at their expense. At the present time, we only have one foster spot there, so getting SHERMAN adopted not only opens a spot for another dog who may need help, but lets face it, SHERMAN sure would like to have a rug, bed or couch of his own!!! So please keep posting our guy and try to find him a home!!! He so deserves it!!
Walkers Needed!
Please check the schedule below and help. Although walkers' start times were adjusted to 9 a.m., Connie has advised me that this change is not yet in effect. 8:30 a.m. walkers are still welcome.
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www.shelterpups.com
These stuffed dogs and puppies need your help! Our stuffed dog shelter is literally stuffed with with cute and realistic plush dogs begging for a good home. Adopt a stuffed plush animal for fun, and rescue one for real.
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Martha Windisch has graciously offered to hold dog-training sessions for the volunteers who walk dogs at the shelter. The sessions will be held on May 14 or June 17. If you would like a little help with understanding dogs' body language, help with getting the dogs in and out of their cages, etc., let me know and I will pass your information along to Martha. These sessions would be held at 10:30 a.m. on those dates.
June 17
Sarah Swan
Linda Cook
Pat Devine
Kevin & Cassie Kelly
Michelle
Linda Bonvie
Barry
Jesse
Janet
John S.
From Martha:
I won’t be reviewing the shelter rules since I’m not a volunteer dog walker and cannot be relied on to get them correct (however I do know that two leashes are required and no smoking while walking dogs – of course!) – what I don’t know are where people are allowed to walk and not allowed to walk (except county property is okay – but don’t know where that is – my guess is that the people who walk dogs do know this and that this is included in the volunteer training on the Thursdays). I will be covering training – 1. training to improve the dogs’ adoptability, 2. training (and management methods and tools) to help manage the dog (i.e. when getting the dog in and out of the runs and when going through doorways), 3. Some help with leash walking issues (i.e. how to encourage/teach dogs to walk on loose leash), 4. Some training/management that could help with unruly dogs – i.e. dogs that jump up, bite the leash, etc., 5. a discussion of equipment – i.e. types of leashes and collars (only a discussion – people like what they like – but, some knowledge on equipment pros and cons and safety would not hurt).
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The next FUND RAISING EVENT will be June 23rd at the shelter--JUNE JAMBOREE!! Anyone wishing to help with the event, or has some ideas for fund raising please call me, Connie at 609-698-4833!! Thanks so much!
I will also be posting some outside community outings that will need volunteers to attend and assist with. I know we have one in Viking Village, and also the Barnegat High School is doing the play 101 Dalmatians and has invited us to set up outside and promote our group.
When I get confirmation from Dottie, I will post at the shelter.
Thanks again for all you do to make these events a success!!
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All new walkers may walk green dogs on their own once they have gone through orientation. New walkers may walk yellow dogs once they have been with a red walker and told by the red walker they are okay to move on.
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All volunteers must wear either their ID badge or a volunteer T-shirt.
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It's mosquito season! Please be sure to empty the kiddie pools and bring in any blankets or towels left outside before you leave in the afternoon.
Do NOT try to clean Dallas' ears! She doesn't like having her ears cleaned, so that's best left to the pros.It's mosquito season! Please be sure to empty the kiddie pools and bring in any blankets or towels left outside before you leave in the afternoon.
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Green walkers please look for volunteers with the red dot on their badge. They will help you with anything you need.
From Connie:
It has been asked of us volunteers to not come to the shelter during Rabies clinic. They are always so busy during one of these events, and since we cant walk dogs during this time it would be great if we were just there from 9 to 10:30 and then again after at 1:00. I know I was there one day and saw the madness and well I couldn't get out the door fast enough!!!! CRAZY BUSY!!!
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From SOCAF Management:
All dogs need to be walked with two leashes at all times, whether they are being walked from the pen to their runs, or just a few feet. No excuses, please!
The dogs must be on county property at all times when being walked. They cannot be walked IN the street or across the street.
Smoking is not allowed while walking dogs.
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TO ALL VOLUNTEERS:
If you see a dog limping, notice a lump, blood in the stool, etc., anything out of the ordinary, or if there is an incident with the dog, be sure to notify the supervisors, document the incident, and put it into the dog's file, keeping a copy for yourself.
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Dog Walking Schedule:
Please check the dog-walking schedule below.
There are many days and time slots with little or no coverage.
Please e-mail me with the days and times you are able to cover.
If no one can cover, the dogs will either not get out in the morning or have to go back inside early on those days.
The minimum number of walkers needed by 9:00 a.m. is two in order to handle the task of getting dogs out for their first morning walk.
Volunteers are really needed early in the morning, 9:00 a.m. every day! Even if you can only help for a half hour or an hour, it would help.
The dogs are color coded. New volunteers may NOT walk Red dogs. Please pay attention to the color coding and the cage cards. Red walkers' names in red type.
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Important: Please do not sign up for a shift if you aren't sure you can make it! Other volunteers come in if there isn't enough coverage. Some people have signed up for shifts and have been either late or not shown up at all. We really need at least two people early in the morning--9:00--to get everyone out.
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5/28
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Coleen & Stevie: 8:30-?
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Kathy R.: 8:30-11
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Carolyn: 8:30-?
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5/29
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Dave: 8:30-12
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Pat & Ken: 8:30-9:30
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Carol: 10:30-?
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5/30
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Carolyn: 8:30-?
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Pat: 2-6
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5/31
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Dave: 8:30-12
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Pat & Ken: 8:30-9:30
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Carolyn: 8:30-?
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6/1
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Carol: 9:30-?
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6/3
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Linda: 8:30-?
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6/4
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Coleen & Stevie: 8:30-?
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6/5
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Pat & Ken: 8:30-9:30
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REMINDER: Every Tuesday is surgery day. Find out who is having surgery when you come to walk the dogs.
Those scheduled for surgery are to receive a short walk only in the morning and NO TREATS or food.
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New Volunteer Orientation 11 am sharp
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, conducted by Dave
3rd. Sunday of each month, conducted by Casey.
3rd. Sunday of each month, conducted by Casey.
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Dog Walking: Volunteer hours are every day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Cat volunteer hours are every day from noon to 5 p.m.
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We appreciate all you do and have done each and every day to pave the way for our group to succeed.
Dottie Reynolds - President
Kathy Gross - Vice President
Leigh Sharpless - Recording Secretary
Merry Niewojna - Treasurer
Joan Aljoe - Trustee
Bob Aljoe - Trustee
Cricket Luker - Trustee
Jackie Ostberg - Trustee
Mary Ensminger - Trustee
Rick Ensminger - Trustee
Peggy O'Malley - Trustee - Petsmart Cat Program
Scott Sharpless - Trustee
Meet our group!
The Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
Click here for our website to learn more:
President and Founder Dottie Reynolds
Vice President Kathy Gross
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Friends are on Facebook.
Click here to join.
We have a Wish List on Amazon!
You can see it here: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2QHTG5OOWSDVF/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ws_1pRtpb03PX8NV
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Check out our dogs and cats on Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ174.html
FOSTER HELP NEEDED!!!
From Susan:
We are looking for volunteers to foster cats that need medical attention. Medicine is usually administered from between 10-14 days. This is not a very difficult thing to do. You need a separate room to keep the cat away from your pets.
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KITTEN FOSTERS NEEDED
If interested in helping out, please contact the shelter at socaf@ochd.org.
From Susan:
To all volunteers who wish to socialize with the cats when I am not there, PLEASE take only one cat out at a time. Cats that should not be taken out have an X with a circle around the X. These cats need time to adjust to the shelter.
Thank You, Susan
SOCAF's Gallery of Glorious Cats
Special Thanks to Amy and Jennifer for taking these pics and for keeping us updated as to which cats are where.
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Green= Easy (walks slow, easy to handle)
Yellow= Moderate difficulty (Pulls, jumpy, active)
Red= Difficult (Strong, Pulls very hard when walking or cage fighter)
Check to see if dog is walkable before taking out.
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| Buster, 10-year-old Beagle |
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| Sherman, senior Pit bull mix Being fostered at Camp Bow Wow |
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B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:
Princess, Pit bull
Yellow
Red
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