Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
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Nina was adopted!
Dodger, JB the Pom, and Leroy the Yorkie were rescued!
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Patches, 7-year-old Pointer mix
Five of the 7-week-old Lab mix puppies went home today. Three males remain.
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From Dave:
Well, we danced around the raindrops today, didn't we? We escaped dry as toast and about as warm. Looked like a thunderstorm was gonna pounce on us any minute!! All furfoots were walked early and often, thanks to Ken, Darlene, Jen, Kathy, (and I know I'm missing someone?) and me too!! I see Patches, the tan and white Pointer, is back, on A side. He is as easy a dog there is to walk about with. Loves dogs, is non-confrontational, has an easy going nature to him. Give him some love, please.
On B side in run # 19, the dark brindle, female mix, was named Cleo today. She's walkable. Just a bit skittish getting out, so get low and coax her; she's great once out, a lovebug, likes dogs as well. Young, and a good walker. Likes Poco, (who doesn't?) She had some run #4 time while Poco was out on a stroll. With this many dogs, if you can, when you take, say Poco, for a walk, have someone get an inside dog out in that run for a spell until you get back; no wasted empty runs then, in effect.
The talk today, as far as I was concerned, was "Whatcha have for dinner last nite? Wasn't it a fun nite? " For those of us lucky enough to get to Uncle Wills, it was a nice nite out. I had the the filet. It was terrific, but I wish i won that yellow dog bone bathrobe though!!! I would've worn it home!!!!!!
Oh, the creme brulee cheesecake was deelish tooo. I only had a bite. I opted for the apple crisp, was very good, Oh, what? This is a newzletter about "animals'? Ooops!!!! Off track for a moment. Thanks to all who organized the event and Uncle Wills for a sucessful nite all the way around.
Nina went home yesterday, what a good old gal. The prince of a rotti pup, Carmine, is supposed to go. He had his his surgery yesterday, and you can't help but smile when you walk past the couple of runs, that should be labeled " DANGER!!! Bucket of bad puppies inside!" Just want to crawl in there and get some delightful puppy breath all over me . What a barrel of laughs those guys are.
Outside lineup today was as follows 2-Bruno 4- Poco 5-Shelby 6-Sunny 7-Nestle 8-Lacey , Lucky, meet and greet. Switch out Shelby and Lucky a little bit. Shelby likes it in there too, and watch her stitches area. If any bugs bother her, take her back in. Okay,see ya soon. Dave.
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Please remember to empty the pools before you leave, if you are one of the last volunteers at the shelter!
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From Connie:
(I'll try to get a better image by tomorrow. -je)
Both events are on July 29, 2012.
~~~~~CAMP BOW WOW EVENT~~~~
We are attending this event and will be setting
up a table and offering a basket of goodies for
the raffle!! Event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Need 2-3 volunteers!!! Please email
Need 2-3 volunteers!!! Please email
me and let me know if you can make it!!!!
connie deerwife55@comcast.net
!!~~~VIKING VILLAGE EVENT~~~!!
We also need 4 volunteers to man this event as
well ...2 shifts of 2 people needed....
2 people from 12-2 and 2 people from 2-4
Please email me Connie deerwife55@comcast.net
If you are able and want to just stay from 2-4 that
would be Awesome!!!
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Our Food Pantry at the shelter could use a little boost!!! We need dog, puppy, cat, and kitten food!! We have five drop-off spots, too:
The shelter in Manahawkin, SBR Tire Exchange in Manahawkin, Lucky's Bed and Biscuit in Manahawkin, Uncle Wills Pancake House in Beach Haven, and Wally Mitchells Restaurant in Surf City.
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From Connie:
Hi Dog Walkers, If you will, please get the days and times you will be able to walk dogs in the upcoming week to Joanne Eckert no later than Sunday night each week. I need to turn in the schedule to the HD on Monday mornings. Thanks so much for volunteering your time for the animals! It is greatly appreciated!!
The Friends Of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter would LOVE to give a HUGE THANK YOU ! to Tom and Margie Stewart for the Fantastic Benefit they held for us last night!!!!! It was top notch!! The food was outstanding the staff was wonderful and we all had a GREAT time!!
Thank you so much for your warm hearts for animals in need, for your HUGE donation and for becoming part of the solution in get...ting animals adopted, rescued and fed!!! We were able to raise $3000.00 dollars last night!!! It was AWESOME!!! and a very special thanks to Becca Gee! You Rock!! Please continue to drop off dog and cat food at Uncle Wills!! THANK YOU , THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!
The Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and all the volunteers!!!
The Friends Of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter would LOVE to give a HUGE THANK YOU ! to Tom and Margie Stewart for the Fantastic Benefit they held for us last night!!!!! It was top notch!! The food was outstanding the staff was wonderful and we all had a GREAT time!!
Thank you so much for your warm hearts for animals in need, for your HUGE donation and for becoming part of the solution in get...ting animals adopted, rescued and fed!!! We were able to raise $3000.00 dollars last night!!! It was AWESOME!!! and a very special thanks to Becca Gee! You Rock!! Please continue to drop off dog and cat food at Uncle Wills!! THANK YOU , THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!
The Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and all the volunteers!!!
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Love our dogs? Then adopt one as a Shelter Pup and FRIENDS will get a portion of the sale! Shelter Pups has turned a select group of dogs from our shelter into amazing and realistic plush pups. Check out Casper and wonderful Sherman! It's a great way to “adopt” one of our dogs and help our volunteer FRIENDS group at the same time. Shelter Pups can also make customs of your very own dog. Check it out and bring one of our dogs home as a Shelter Pup!
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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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.
Green walkers please look for volunteers with the red dot on their badge. They will help you with anything you need.
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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.
*Please make sure you notify me of your walking plans by Sunday night each week! This morning, 4 people were scheduled, yet 7 showed up.
Maximum number of walkers in the morning is 6 at one time, 4 in the afternoon.*
*Please make sure you notify me of your walking plans by Sunday night each week! This morning, 4 people were scheduled, yet 7 showed up.
Maximum number of walkers in the morning is 6 at one time, 4 in the afternoon.*
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7/20
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Darlene: 9-11
Kathy: 9-11
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Joey: 9-11
Carolyn: 9-11
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Steve: 1-2
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Debbie: 1-3 or 4
Erma: 1-4
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7/21
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Casey: 9-12
Christine: 9-11
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Joey: 9-11
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Erma: 1-4
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Joanna: 1-4
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7/22
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Linda: 9-?
Stella: 9-10
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Dave: 9-12
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Barry: 10-12
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7/23
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Coleen & Stevie: 9-12
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Darlene: 9-11
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7/24
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Darlene: 9-11
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Pat & Ken: 9-10
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7/25
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Darlene: 9-11
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Stella: 9-10
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Pat: 2-6
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7/26
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Darlene: 9-11
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Pat & Ken: 9-10
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7/27
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Darlene: 9-11
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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 10:30 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 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 5 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Cat volunteer hours are every day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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This blog is not an official publication of the Ocean County Health Department and the views expressed therein do not reflect in any way the official policies and/or opinion of the Ocean County Board of Health and/or the Ocean County Health Department, who are not responsible for its contents.
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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Available Cats
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Petsmart News from Peggy O.
At Petsmart and ready for adoption:
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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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| Shelby, 10-year-old Border Collie/White Shepherd/Eskimo mix |
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| Nina, 6-year-old black Lab |
Dodger, 1-year-old Min-pin
No kids under 7
Sunny, 5-year-old chocolate Lab
Yellow
Lucky, 11-year-old black Lab
No kids under 15
Patches, 7-year-old Pointer mix
no restrictions
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Pocahontas, 1-1/2-year-old Terrier mix
Lacey, 6-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix
Yellow
Tooty, 7-month-old brindle Lab mix pup no kids under 7  Being Fostered at Camp Bow Wow
 Shelter News sent by Joanne Eckert |
Dublin, Bulldog - Rescue
Carmine,12-week-old Rottweiler puppy
walk in back only!
Butch, Jack Russell Terrier
Princess, Bulldog
We are supposed to come there tomorrow after Brooke's specialists' appointment to meet with one of the pups. Hopefully we will get there as close to 1pm as possible. We were already told there wouldn't be a problem with getting one of the pups. yayyyy!!! See you all tomorrow.
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