Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
Widdle was adopted today!
Sassy, who had been in foster, was adopted by her foster.
The Malinois was reclaimed.
A black Havanese or Cockapoo and another Pomeranian were brought in.
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Cleo--Rescue Only
Sparkles--Rescue
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Too Cold Tuesday's Frigid Facts, From Dave:
Well, oh my! The thermometer this morning reported 20 degrees, so my morning began with the cry of, "Honey!! Where are my long johns ??" Which was answered with the statement that after living in the house for almost 13 years, I should know by now where my stuff is. Still don't know where the scotch tape or the scissors are either, but whatever!!!
The place was totally covered with a blanket of white, but enough about the darn SALT!!!! Totals are in: 1 measly inch of snow, 2 inches of salt. Geesh!!! But oh the trails were beautiful today, and really, 20 isn't bad when walking and you are dressed for it.
Good work from Ken, Sarah, Paula, and Janice. Cleo went in for surgery, so be aware of that tomorrow be easy, McGee, Benjamin, Cody, Bamber, and Cara all got out there, sweatered up and all. Bamber and Cara not loving the icy wind, either. I put McGee out in run #2 and Benji in run#4, and spent an hour going back and forth with each of them. They didn't appear to mind the cold a bit, really. McGee was rolling in the snow, said Janice , while out walking, and being his cute self, popping in and out of the igloo, and his doghouse, out there in the run.
Took Benji on a really nice trail walk, and he is a different creature out on the end of a leash. He ain't perfect, but he does like the jaunts!! He found a red balloon on the walk and enjoyed carrying it for about, oh, 6 seconds till KABLOOEY! You should've seen the look on his face when the inevitable pop occurred--big bad boy, scared of a little balloon!
McGee was elegant in the dark green wool coat, fits nice and looks good, too. Bamber ended up in the meet and greet all snuggly.
There was a big, gorgeous Malamute, but is to be reclaimed today, a perfect dog for the day, lovely dog.
By the time noon rolled around, it was up to about 24 degrees, and all good work was wrapped up. The harnesses were hung by the runs they belong to, and tuckered pups were tucked in!
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From Joanna:
Have a great life, Mama!
From Dottie via Pat Blumberg: What a great video! It is a promotional spot done by an animal shelter in Raleigh, NC for the ASPCA. I dare you to watch this and not sing along!
SPCA Pet Adoption Video from Chester McPurrs on Vimeo.
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From Erma:
Just received a call from the woman who adopted Lincoln.
She is alone, lost her son in October and came to the shelter
to fill a void. She's a nurse and works the night shift, has 3 cats
lives on SS and part nursing. Anyway, her cats didn't come home
for a few days when Lincoln arrived she told them they all have to
get along or else.
She was crying with joy how happy Lincoln has made her and now
they all sleep on the bed together. Lincoln is older and couldn't get
on the bed so she bought him steps. Heartwarming.
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Update Sir Fluff from Facebook:
Sir Fluff is doing just great! He made a fantastic adjustment and so did his brothers and sisters!:)
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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.
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.
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Wed
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1/23
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Tess: 9-11
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Lisa E.: 10-12
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Pat: 2-5
Mike: 1-3
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Debbie: 2:30-5:30
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Thur
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1/24
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Dave: 9-12
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Ken: 9-10
Janet W.: 9-10
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Lisa E.: 10-12
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Mike: 1-3
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Barry:1-3
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Fri
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1/25
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Carolyn: 9:30-10:30
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Tess: 9-11
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Carol: 9-11
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1/26
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John: 9-11
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Muervet: 1-4
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Barry:1-3
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Sun
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1/27
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John: 9-11
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Linda: 9-12
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Muervet: 1-4
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Debbie: 1-4
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1/28
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Ken: 9-10
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1/29
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Pat: 2-5
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Debbie: 2:30-5:30
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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:
Nik
Hannah--ADOPTED
Selina
Magellan--ADOPTED
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
Yellow
Red
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McGee, adult Akita/Pit bull mix
no kids under 15
Cody, 10-month-old Pit bull mix
Available through the Friends' Rescue
E-mail deerwife55@comcast.net
Keep away from other dogs
Cara, 1-1/2-year-old Doberman/Pit Mix
no kids under 15
Yellow
Red
Cleo, 1-year-old Pit bull
No kids under 7, no animals
RESCUE
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
QUARANTINE
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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
Sparkles, 13-year-old female Dachshund, heart murmur - RESCUE
Scrappy, long-haired Dachshund, stray, walkable with caution - RESCUE
16-year-old Pomeranian, stray from Stafford, has a chip
Pomeranian stray from Berkeley
black Havanese or Cockapoo, Beachwood
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