Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Anmal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
Sadie was adopted today!
Lincoln was also adopted today!
Adam was rescued today!
Nancy drove him up to Pack Ethic. Thanks, Nancy!
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Sunny Saturday's News from Dave:
Nice start to a very decent day out there, seeing Adam getting worn out and walked about , getting ready for his trip to Shangi-La-De-Da!!! He left to Pack Ethic today; good for you big boy!! Nancy was at the controls, along with her co-pilot ( who I forget her name, already) and they buttoned up the doors, went through pre-flight routine, did the final walkaround the aircraft and were cleared for takeoff, taxiing down Haywood Road, heading due north!!!
Rest of the "Green team " got walked often and well by Jennifer, and the crew hit the roads and trails with not so reckless abandon.
Great job today outta Joanna, Kathy, Catherine, Jennifer, John , Casey (and her sunshine Band !!) and Paige, who could actually fit inside Rocco; now that's funny!!!
Rocco had outdoor run time, as well as Benjamin, Daisy Mae, Lincoln, McGee, and Coral too. What a dream day when you got a fleet of feet to put some gravel in your travel !!
The bulldog, Ralph, B side, nice walker, spunky, do not think he loves dogs. But black lab mix, Rossi, gorgeous dog, looks like an Afghan Hound/Black Retriever mix, but I'm just guessing here. He likes dogs.
Tia had a chance to meet McGee for a bit. Both are sweeties. Oh, and of course, Gracie had the meet and greet to herself in between hitting the road a few times.
Champ, a terrific fella, really just a smart guy. (Of course!! He's got Border Collie in him!!) John had a chance to meet him and get out there. Also, Noah had some time in run # 4, next to McGee. He just seems like such a confident, easygoing dog, was a pleasure in the run, as well as on the road with Paige, who enjoyed him, and also the fabulously larger than the average bear, Rocco. He was good, next to Mcgee, as well. Good mix, lotta furry paws, and well-dressed vols.
See ya next week. Hitting the highway to Vermont in the morning. Hold down the fort!! Dave
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Update Sedge, now Harry, from Lisa:
Hi Lisa,
This is Harry's mom. aka Sedge...I have to whisper that name...he doesn't like it. :)
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and are starting off with a happy new year! Just wanted to give you an update on my boy. Just when I think I can't love him more...I wake up the next day and I do. He is just such a funny boy with the sweetest personality.
A little story. I do hair and recently was in between salons. My clients were panicking and didn't care if they came to my house. I warned them that Harry is 120 lbs. of mush, but they wanted to come anyway. He thought everyone came there to see him! He was so happy with each visit and couldn't understand when we had to stop loving him. I ended up starting my own salon so my clients no longer come over. Fortunately for him, our computer was on the fritz, and our computer guy was here for 3 nights in a row for about 3 hours each night. Harry was SO happy and sat on his feet the whole time.
He had an eye issue, but thanks to Sea Girt vets and my hubby's diligence with meds, he's doing great! He is now asleep on our couch with his Daddy watching tv.
Just wanted to thank-you again for taking care of my little guy until we found each other.
Wishing you all the best in the New Year!
Tracey Mahady
P.S: This picture cracked me up. Behind Harry is his rather large dog bed. It sits on the hardwood behind him. I took the covers off to wash it, it comes apart in pieces. So I kept throwing the covers on the floor while breaking it apart. He watched me the whole time and I was about to pick the covers up to wash them...this is what he did. Too cute!
Update Ulric, now Rex, from Facebook:
Hello!!! Just an update on Rex....He is the best!!! My son wanted a sleep over so I dressed the dog in his PJ's!!!! He is such a great dog and wonderful with my son!!!
From Erma:
I received an unexpected call from Angie (the pup) new dad, he said Angie was doing great and he thought we (the Friends) were right in saving her from a rescue, he thought she was a perfect shelter adoption dog. He also inquired about Pepsi, said he said a special prayer that she would get a good home and that we should all keep up the good work that we are all special.. Made my afternoon so I thought I make yours..
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Merry designed the frame that was given to Erma at the party the other night.
Although a photo of her receiving it was in the blog, the wording wasn't readable.
Here is the template for Erma's picture frame.
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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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AM – 6 max
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PM – 4 max
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Sun
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1/6
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John: 9-11
Linda: 9-12
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Kathy: 9-12
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Casey: 9-12
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Debbie: 1-4
Erma: 1-4
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Muervet: 1-4
Jen: 1-4
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Mon
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1/7
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Janice: L. 9-12
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Tue
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1/8
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Janice: L. 9-12
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Ken: 9-10
Janet W.: 9-12
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Mary Ann: 2-4
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Wed
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1/9
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Janice: L. 9-12
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Mary Ann: 2-4
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Debbie: 2:30-5:30
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1/10
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Ken: 9-10
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1/12
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John: 9-11
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Sun
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1/13
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Debbie: 1-4
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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
Sadie, 10-week-old Pit bull puppy, red
Spike, black Terrier
Yellow
 no restrictions. Rossi, 9-month-old black Lab mix
Red
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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
Champ, Border Collie mix
Red
Noah, 2-year-old Pit bull, stray from Beachwood, in on 12/28
Ralph, English Bulldog, stray from Lacey
Tia, 10-month-old female Pit, in on 12/26
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
  Available through the Friends' Rescue 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
Buddy, 8-year-old Shepherd mix
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