Shelter News - January 11, 2013

Shelter News

Southern Ocean County Anmal Shelter

360 Haywood Road

Manahawkin, NJ  08050

 (609) 978-0127

 http://fosocaf.blogspot.com/

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Oreo, 10-year-old female Pit bull, surrendered with

Freckles, 13-year-old female Dascshund

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Today was a quiet day with no adoptions, but there are many feel-good stories below.

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From Connie:


I have some awesome news to share with everyone........WE ARE AWESOME!!!!! and thats what i was told!!! Last years numbers are in and well WE ROCK!!!! All totals are not final yet but close!! Our euth rate dropped almost in half!!! So YOU DO MAKE
A DIFFERENCE!!!! We adopted out 271 dogs!!! 319 reclaimed!!! They wanted to share how all our hard work pays off and they want to say THANKS TO ALL!! for all we do to make a difference!~!!! This made my day!!! Hope it makes yours..♥

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From Joanna:

I asked Eric how things are going with Adam, and he responded with this : 

Adam is amazing, he is so obedient and loves to play with others. He is very submissive and he only wants to follow and please. Sasha will be staying with the family who has been fostering her, we had someone who was interested in her but when they went to meet her she was very scared and timid and the family felt bad so they will keep her:) Everyone else is doing great, we have a meet and greet tomorrow for Tinker and Rebel. Rebel is definitely going home, fingers crossed for Tinker. Amy is a little doll, she has a friend in my boy Dante, Rex is a lover and he loves playing with Bell and Rocky and Bruiser are with the pack. Nikko is a big goof who loves to bounce around, he doesn't realize he is so big. Hope all is well with you guys.

I knew I forgot someone:) Val and Murph are always good, it is unreal that so many are put off by them. It is awesome for us because we get to enjoy them everyday but it is bullshit that no one gives them a chance. Amy will probably join them since she looks like a small black power house:) Thank you guys for all that you do.

Eric Bellows

www.packethic.com

Rocco's Ride, from Facebook:

Rocco's freedom ride home!! Joanna and Connie, I can't thank you enough for him! My heart skips a beat every time I look at him. We are connected at the hip already!! Lots of nubby wags and belly rubs....thanks to all at the shelter who spent time and loved him until I could meet him...and bring him HOME!! Updates coming soon! Tomorrow is his intro to his pack...Linda has so graciously offered her time and service to ensure all goes well...I have no worries!! I will sleep well tonight, with a happy heart!!

Owen and his "boy:" from Erma:

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Perhaps the best news yet, from Connie:

 Kale the Wonder Dog!
                                        

A tale of two dogs from Connie:

Senior dogs, in my opinion, are the best!  They are always so grateful!

I received a phone cal from Kale's Mom yesterday. At first, I thought, Oh No...

Kale is a senior Chihuahua that we adopted out last year who had some minor health issues, but a senior nonetheless.  

Joanne said, "I went to Philadelphia for a doctor's appointment and left Kale with my Mom (They hit it off instantly) and told her not to walk him; he will be okay.  Mom is 89! 

Well as it goes, Mom walked him anyway, and she took a fall.  Little Kale stayed by her side for four hours, barking whenever he heard someone. Finally, the neighbor heard it, and little Kale was found with Mom, shivering, but he refused to leave her side!  

Well I don't have to say tears where running down my face just thinking of the two of then out there!   Both Kale and "Mom" are okay! We can't thank you enough for letting us adopt him....he is truly a Wonder Dog!"

Way to go Kale!!! 

So, just because a dog is elderly, it doesn't mean his life isn't worth saving. Kale thought Mom's was. They saved each other.

Update Nikki:                              

I called Nikki's new Mom and Dad to check on a vet appointment and to see how her first night was.   Nikki's Mom was elated with her!  She said, "She jumped in bed with us like she has been here her whole life!

"We couldn't be happier with this girl. She loves the sunshine and loves being outside. We are 100% in love!!" 

Yeah!! Another elder dog finds a home!!

The next time you go to adopt a dog, Dont forget the "elder senior dogs. They will fill your heart with love and joy, and they may just save your life, too!

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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.

REMINDER:  Every Tuesday is surgery day.  Find out who is having surgery when you come to walk the dogs.

Rabies Clinic is the 2nd. and 4th. Wednesday of the month. Dogs must be back inside by 10:30 on Clinic days.

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.

Day	Date	AM – 6 max	AM	AM	PM – 4 max	PM
Sat	1/12	John: 9-11	Kathy: 9-12	Drew: 9-12	Erma: 1-4 Fran: 1-4	Muervet: 1-4 Jen: 1-4
Sun	1/13	John: 9-11 Linda: 9-12	Kathy: 9-12	Drew: 9-12	Erma: 1-4 Muervet: 1-4	Debbie: 1-4
Mon	1/14
Tue	1/15		Ken: 9-10
Wed	1/16
Thur	1/17		Ken: 9-10
Fri	1/18
Sat	1/19	John: 9-11

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 Friday of each month, conducted by Dave
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:

http://www.fosocas.org

President and Founder Dottie Reynolds

Vice President Kathy Gross

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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 Jennifer for taking these pics and for keeping us updated as to which cats are where.

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Available Cats

Kabuki	Big Kitty	Barnum--ADOPTED	Charlotte
Potato	Cheri	King Tut	Mirage

Sophia

Chelsea

Mama Kitty

Julian--ADOPTED

Bernard

Sushi

Duchess--ADOPTED

Teriyaki

Bailey

Petsmart News from Peggy O.

At Petsmart and ready for adoption:

Polly

Hannah

Selina

Magellan

Brandy

Latte

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

Yellow

McGee, adult Akita/Pit bull mix no restrictions. Champ, Border Collie mix No kids under 10 Red

Ralf, 2-year-old Bulldog,  no other animals, no kids under 10 Tia, 10- 12-month-old female Pit bull Friendly, social, no aggression with cats No kids under 10, jumper Rosie, 7-year-old Lab mix no kids under 7 Noah, 2-year-old Pit bull No kids under 15, experienced owner,  caution with dogs, no cats double red B Side NOT Adoptable Dogs Awaiting temperament test or reclaim: Benjamin, Pit bull Buddy, 8-year-old Shepherd mix tan and white female Pit bull from Berkeley  Oreo, 10-year-old female Pit bull, surr Freckles, 13-year-old female Dascshund, surr Green Yellow Red Bamber, brown Pit  No dogs, no cats, no kids under 15 Available through the Friends' Rescue E-mail Erma45@live.com or deerwife55@comcast.net Daisy Mae, 2- 3-year-old Shepherd/Hound mix, Available through the Friends E-mail Erma45@live.com or deerwife55@comcast.net Coral, Terrier mix, stray w/skin condition from LEH Available through the Friends E-mail Erma45@live.com or deerwife55@comcast.net Double Red Foxy Lady, Pit bull, rescue needed QUARANTINE Being Fostered at Camp Bow Wow ************************** 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. ****************************************************** 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!! ********************************************************** 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! http://www.shelterpups.com/fosocas.php Adorable Stuffed Pit Bulls (Pitbulls) from the FOSOCAS 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. ************************************ 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.  *************************************************** 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. ***********EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY*********** All volunteers must wear either their ID badge or a volunteer T-shirt. ************************************************ Green walkers, please look for volunteers with the red dot on their badge.  They will help you with anything you need. **************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************** 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                                                To unsubscribe, please e-mail jeckert30@comcast.net.