Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
Freckles, 3-year-old Pit bull, adopted through the Friends!
Cats TJ and CJ were adopted today!
A stray Malamute was brought in from Lacey.
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Transportation is needed on Saturday for Sadie the Yorkie.
She has an 11:15 appointment at Barnegat Animal Clinic.
Please e-mail Connie (deerwife55@comcast.net) if you can help.
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Gracie, on A and available
Rocco, Cane Corso - RESCUE ONLY
Daisy Mae, RESCUE ONLY
Coral, RESCUE ONLY
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Thursday's Flurries of Activity, From Dave:
What started out as a real unpromising morning after last nights downpour, turned out better than you can ask for. Some sun, but windy, but hey!! Snow flurries are better than rain anytime! Had the chance to walk the very lovely, well gracious Gracie! I thought, "Hmm, I don't see how she can possibly be double red, and a puller too?" She walked gingerly and easily, because I found out she had surgery yesterday and is probably feeling the effects of the medication still. So, short walks only for today, and she curled up in the meet and greet on a soft, cozy bed. Relax, honey, rest. Gracie needs to put on some weight (HEY!! SHE CAN HAVE MINE!!!!) I ate pie with a snow shovel this week!!!!) Seems like a nice big dog. Or, should I say medium, because Rocco, the Mastiff/mix, run #24, B side, is the XXXL Dog!! He is a rather large ANYTHING!! He would be considered a large vehicle if he had 4 wheels on him. Loveable boy; what a mush. He puts the "mellow" in marshmallow. His head is soooo huge, I was nervous if the martingale would fit, but it did!!!! He got out for photos, and when he plopped down next to Joanne and wouldn't budge, I said no way. I picked up a few biggies around here, but uhuh, noooowaaayy. Can we get a forklift from Costco for ten minutes? But he walked back, whew!! He has the biggest paws, I mean P A W S,I've ever seen around here, and that's saying something! Head like a cannonball, (no offense, cannonballs).
Just too cold/windy, so other than the walking outta Ken, Jennifer, Barry and I, the only one who got outdoor time was the bouncingbumbleBenjamin.
We could use a re-supply of leashes and the new style martingales. The good news is dogs have left the building, the bad news is they have left with leashes and martingales attached, which, i guess is the tradeoff, so, we need a resupply, if possible.
The green bags (What's a green bag?) I mean poop bags, are on the way, but I filled the dispenser outside with my "SuperDuperPooper Top Secret, Double Trouble Hidden stash #2," of poop bags. Had them tucked away in the "BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY" dog supply kit for a situation like this, and this is it. Supposedly, an order of 500 boxes is coming, so 500 boxes X 200 bags per box, gives us, let's, see, carry the two, decimal point, minus the circumference of Rocco's head X 1/2 his paw size, plus 3/10% of dogs here count, is ummm,100,000 bags, or enough to last till next Friday. Hahahahahaha!
I hope all had a nice Christmas with the important ones in your world,close by. Our thoughts are still with those who have their work still cut out for them. Hopefully, things are starting to look on the brighter side from the remnants of the storm, which we all will feel for a long time, I'm sure .
If your dog or cat got new sweaters, leashes, collars, and toys, and you are looking to thin some of the old, yet serviceable stuff, bring it in. Heck, my dog got more clothing than I did, but that's all right. He's been very good, at least for the last few weeks!! Dave
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Update Buddy, from Erma:
Update Guinness: ADOPTED!
The videos and photos are from our Guinness' rescuer and new owner:
Good morning Connie. I received this this to day from Guinss's new owners and thought you and the others at the shelter would enjoy viewing it. It's a great reward for all the hard work and love everyone at the shelter put into Guiness . If he could I know he would like to thank everyone there for not giving up on him. You can see the smile on his face in finally being home. John
It finally happened, we got home safe and sound today, with a new dobe after 6 years, with only 1 dog.
Today was adoption day for Guiness, we are happy to have him, I know he is going to love his forever home, we already love him too.
I have been wanting to adopt again for years, thanks to Pa Doberman Rescue, and fosters John and Connie, a good match came true.
At first NEMO wanted to fully establish dominance, but Guiness was OK with that, so let the playtimes begin.
Enjoy the attached pics, and utube videos.
Today was adoption day for Guiness, we are happy to have him, I know he is going to love his forever home, we already love him too.
I have been wanting to adopt again for years, thanks to Pa Doberman Rescue, and fosters John and Connie, a good match came true.
At first NEMO wanted to fully establish dominance, but Guiness was OK with that, so let the playtimes begin.
Enjoy the attached pics, and utube videos.
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Dog Walking Schedule:
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!
If you don't know your availability a week in advance and see we need help the next day, just send me an e-mail by 10 p.m. the night before, and I will put you on the schedule and notify the shelter.
Maximum number of walkers in the morning is 6 at one time, 4 in the afternoon.
Please make sure no dogs are left outside or in the meet-and-greet room when the last volunteer leaves.
*Please make sure you notify me of your walking plans by Sunday night each week!
If you don't know your availability a week in advance and see we need help the next day, just send me an e-mail by 10 p.m. the night before, and I will put you on the schedule and notify the shelter.
Maximum number of walkers in the morning is 6 at one time, 4 in the afternoon.
Please make sure no dogs are left outside or in the meet-and-greet room when the last volunteer leaves.
To All Dog Walkers:
Please pay attention to the DO NOT WALK SIGNS!
If a card says do not walk, always ask management
before assuming the dog is walkable. This can change daily
depending on the dog's progress or health; therefore,
it is very important to always ask first.
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PM – 4 max
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Fri
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12/28
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Carol: 9-10
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Teresa: 9-11
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Jennifer L.: 9-12
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Joan: 1-4
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Karen & Ginger: 1-4
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12/29
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John: 9-11
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Casey: 9-12
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Barry: 1-3
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12/30
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John: 9-11
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Linda: 9-12
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Casey: 9-12
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Debbie: 1-4
Jen: 1-4
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Muervet: 1-4
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Mon
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12/31
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Joyce: 9-11
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Carol: 9-11
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Muervet: 1-4
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Tue
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1/1
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Joyce: 9-11
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Ken: 9-10
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Muervet: 1-4
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Wed
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1/2
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Pat: 2-4
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Thur
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1/3
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Carol: 9-11
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Ken: 9-10
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Fri
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1/4
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Carol: 9-9:45
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Sat
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1/5
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John: 9-11
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New Volunteer Orientation 10:30 am sharp
1st Friday 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.
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
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 Jennifer for taking these pics and for keeping us updated as to which cats are where.
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Petsmart News from Peggy O.
Available Cats
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Petsmart News from Peggy O.
At Petsmart and ready for adoption:
Polly
Hannah
Reeses
Koti
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.
GREEN
Darla, 10-week-old Pit bull puppy, tan and white
Sadie, 10-week-old Pit bull pupppy, red
Spike, black Terrier
Yellow
Pepsi, 8-year-old German Shepherd mix
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Adam, young Pit bull
no kids under 15
Rosie, 7-year-old Lab mix
no kids under 7
Nikki, 7-year-old Am. Bulldog/Dalmatian mix
No dogs, no aggression to cats, no kids under 15
Gracie, 2- 3-year-old Rottweiler,
No cats, no kids under 10, caution with dogs
Double Red
Yellow
Bamber, brown Pit stray from Lacey
No dogs, no cats
Red
Daisy Mae, 2- 3-year-old Shepherd/Hound mix,
RESCUE ONLY
Coral, Terrier mix, stray w/skin condition from LEH
Rescue needed
Double Red
Foxy Lady, Pit bull, rescue needed
Rescue needed Double Red
QUARANTINE
Being Fostered at Camp Bow Wow
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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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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!!
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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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Anyone who needs a T-shirt, please e-mail Debbie at nyrfan12@aol.com. Debbie will be taking over for Erma. Send her the size you need, and she'll leave it in the locker room with your name attached.
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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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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.
NEW: When walking dogs, please do not allow dogs to jump up onto any vehicles.
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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.
 Shelter News sent by Joanne Eckert |
Benjamin, Pit bull
Malamute, stray from Lacey
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