Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
Nicholas was adopted!
Simba the cat was reclaimed.
A female Shih-tzu was brought in as a stray from Berkeley.
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PLEASE make sure any dogs outside and
in the meet-and-greet room
are returned to their indoor kennels
before the last volunteer leaves.
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Thanks to the generosity of BlogPaws, Iams Home 4 the Holidays and the owner of a former shelter pup, our shelter is being awarded $1,000! Dominique Foreman wrote the winning entry for her blog, A Day in the Life of Goose:
The details and winning entry by Ms. Foreman are at the links above and below.
Thank you, Dominique Foreman, Iams, and BlogPaws!
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Winston going home, really! From Erma |
Update Arby, from Facebook:
Dog Whisperer
If anyone knows where the pink collar Lanie was wearing when she was returned was placed, please make sure it is in a safe location so it can go to her new home along with the matching leash when she is adopted.
Thanks.
From Linda Bonvie, Cat Update:
Rainbow; Fritz; Ace; Buddy; Baby; Sandy; Owen; Mojo; Chester and Bebe were all relocated to St. Hubert's in Madison, N.J. Trish said it was okay for me to note that on their petfinder listings in case someone who looked before was interested. Also spoke with Becky at St. Huberts' today and she said they are all at intake there and will be moved to the adoptable area when space opens up. Apparently they are keeping the names the same.
From Dave:
What a wonderful April day, except for the fact it fell on ta December morning. Tooo warm for me, I'm thinking snow and skiing, and was already getting comfy in those 45-50 degree days, walking pupperroos.
There is a little change, and I agree with it, and hope it ends some confusion on who is/is not walkable. A daily sheet was posted up on the entry to the A (remember, class... A side, Available, Adoptable, and B side, Be careful, Be aware, Be advised, Be cautious). So, you will see who is good to go. Bit of a lag with rabies shots, with the Vet on vacation, so be patient.
Some good woofs are being readied up .I was given a lovely little leeway with a couple of "not ready for A sides walkables." Olive, the American Bull Terrier, who is slated for rescue, she walked with a bounce in her bumble little self, super housebroken, so staff will walk her, she actually had no hesitation coming back, and enjoyed a "Poco-like " crawl in the grass. Has been using her magnetic door too.
Another very very well behaved, soft as suede, what a little gentleman, the lovely Butch, still needs vaccinations, but when he is walkable, I think there will be a line out the door to not only walk him, but adopt him. He looks so much like my galpal, Ginger, just lighter shade of pitmix. GRRREAT puppy, who acts older and refined.
And, Angie, pay attention to her. You cannot wait to walk those two together. There is also a little tiger cub of a Pit Brindle, ferociously named "Kisses." What a little Hyena!!! Still need vac/temperament test (ok, here's the temperament test...her name is KISSES for goodness sakes!!!) Omigosh, another that I'm sure you will run in and grab in the morning as soon as she's A sided up.
So, good work all around, Ken, Janice, and Carol, who got the A siders out and about !! Lanie is A side. I had lotta quality time with all, give her some good time and love, that's a nice gal, that cow-colored sweetie.
Oh!!!! There are 3 Llasa Apsos, an adult and 2 younger ones, the two younger are on A side, same run, and the adult male has a run by himself; hey, 3's a crowd. They spent the morning all together in run# 8. Just be aware of the squiggle factor when you are trying to manage multiple paws at once.
And a black and white, Shih Tzu ( see the spelling? it's not the 'bad 'word-tzu, so just saying) was found in the office helping Trish, a little Maltese mixed in too? Hmmm, I dunno. But that's a wrap, for today. Dave
From Connie:
Also e-mail Connie if you are able to help manning the table.
We also need a Santa from 1:30-4!
***HO HO HO!!! ***
This Saturday and next get your SANTA PHOTO WITH YOUR FURBABY!!
at PETSMART in Manahawkin!!! ONLY 10.00!! ALSO OUR HOLIDAY BAKE SALE!!!
This Saturday and next will be our COOKIE SWAP!!! COOKIES BY THE DOZEN FOR
SALE!!! 11-4 So bring some cookies to help out and bring your pets to meet Santa!!!
PLEASE DON'T WALK IN THE WOODS BEHIND THE SHELTER...IT IS HUNTING
SEASON AND UNTIL WE GET THE CLEARANCE FROM THE WALTERS GROUP
TO POST NO HUNTING SIGNS...LETS JUST BE SAFE!! THANKS SO MUCH...
Also e-mail Connie if you are able to help manning the table.
We also need a Santa from 1:30-4!
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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.
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.
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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!
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 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.
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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AM – 6 max
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PM – 4 max
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Wed
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12/5
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Carolyn: 9:30-10:30
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Jennifer L.: 9-12
Brianna: 9-11
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Ginger: 10-12
Helaine: 10-12
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Pat: 2-4
Mike: 1-3
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Debbie: 2:30-5:30
Erma: 1-4
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Thur
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12/6
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Dave: 9-12
Carol: 9-11
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Ken: 9-10
Jennifer: 9-12
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Brianna: 9-12
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Jennifer: 1-4
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Barry: 1-3
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12/7
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Carol: 9-11
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Jennifer: 9-12
Karen: 9-12
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Teresa: 10-12
Barry: 10-12
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Jennifer: 1-4
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Mike: 1-3
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Sat
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12/8
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John: 9-11
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Kathy: 9-12
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Muervet: 1-4
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Erma: 1-4
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12/9
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John: 9-11
Linda: 9-12
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Kathy: 9-12
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Debbie: 1-4
Muervet: 1-4
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Erma: 1-4
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12/11
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Ken: 9-10
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12/12
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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.
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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Available Cats
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Petsmart News from Peggy O.
At Petsmart and ready for adoption:
Sadie
Disco
Jack
Baby
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.
GREEN
Wolfie, 8-year-old Shiba Inu
no cats, no dogs, no kids under 15
Yellow
Lanie, 1-year-old Pit bull,
no cats or dogs
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Mirage, 4-year-old black and white Husky
No kids under 15
Yellow
Bamber, brown Pit stray from Lacey
No dogs, no cats
In ISO
Guinness, 2-year-old male Doberman Rescue found Butch, 6-month-old male Pit bull puppy, surrender
Red
Rex, 8- or 9-year-old Tan Pit--RESCUE Only
Keep away from other dogs
Neeko, 11-month-old German Shepherd/Bulldog mix
NOT WALKABLE
QUARANTINE
Being Fostered at Camp Bow Wow
 Shelter News sent by Joanne Eckert |
Benjamin, Pit bull
Olive, Bull Terrier
female Chihuahua
Lulu, 1-year-old Lab mix, stray from Lacey
Kisses, 4-month-old brindle Pit puppy
Owen, male neutered 1-year-old Pit mix, surr.
Nikki, 7-year-old Am. Bulldog/Dalmatian mix, surr.
Female Shih-tzu stray from Berkeley
Three Lhasa Apsos:
Max, 6 years old
Dora, 6 years old
Rascal, 7 years old - Rescue found for all 3
Bow-Wow, male Yorkie stray from Beachwood
Angie, Black and white 4- 5-month-old Pit bull
stray from Beachwood
Rescue Only
Casey Jones, 11-month-old
Black and white Lab/Bassett mix - Walkable
no kids under 7
Bernard, Beagle
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