Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Dash the kitten was adopted!
Wolfie was rescued today!
Cody was rescued today!
Cleo went with Cody to Pack Ethic today!
The black Lab stray was reclaimed.
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There will not be a blog entry tomorrow, as I will be at my granddaughter's 5th birthday celebration and won't be home until at least 7 p.m.
Yes, I do occasionally take photos of humans!
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| Wolfie on the way to his foster home. |
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From Dave:
Before Joanna and Nancy arrived, I was showing Cody his boarding pass, going over pre-flight inspection, checking his carry on, etc , and other things that he needs to know and take, and he was " Whoa!! That's a ONE-WAY ticket!!! Is that bad?" Actually no!! It's terrific for you, and you will run and play and get some learning in your handsome head!! But Cody asked, "What about the BAKE SALE???? Have you seen the flyer?? That's ME on it!!" Oh, right, right you are. Hmmmm. Well, it took a little explaining, but he bought my story about how we will still be able to proceed without him actually being there, which, I might add, he thought was a little misleading, a bit of false advertising, so to speak. Ooooh, boy. Can you get in the car, please??
So, Cody got his nice long walk first, and I was on to Cleo. I was noticing that when you are behind her on a walk (Hey! aren't you ALWAYS behind her on a walk?? hmmm, true!) her little ears are almost feline like. She looks like a young Cougar, or Puma, or Catamount, or Mountain Lion, which ever name you prefer. Remember a few weeks ago, there was a Labradoodle with his hair cut like a Lion? And people were calling the Police and Zoo to report it!! I could hear the phone calls now if Cleo was on the loose near Costco. "Hey!! There's a cougar running around the parking lot!!" Good luck to those two attractive pittiepatties, Be good, behave, bee -youtiful!!
Grabbed a walk with Otis, and Casey had Benji, and Kathy had Cali, and we took off with those 3 for a while.
Lineup: 2-Grip, 4-Benji, 5-Cara 6-Otis (who adores Cara!) and 7-Cali.
As I was leaving, the pair of slippers were on the move, Bentley and Banks with Casey and Kathy. Two nice looking,well behaved dogs. How they got here, I wonder, but we always wonder, how ANYBODY got here. But they do, and then we get them on to second chances, so keep up the great work. Dave
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| Bentley |
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Banks. Rescue
Bentley
From Connie:
We're having a meeting for all dog walkers on Sunday, February 24th at 12 noon. The meeting will be held at the Warren Grove Firehouse at 1475 Rt. 539, Warren Grove, NJ.
E-mail Connie at deerwife55@comcast.net, or sign up at the shelter.
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This week! Bakers needed!
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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.
***From Cathy: After walking the dogs on the salt covered roads and parking lot, we should wipe their paws with a towel to keep them from ingesting it and getting sick***
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AM – 6 max
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PM – 4 max
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Sun
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2/17
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Linda: 9-12
Jackie: 9-11
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Kathy: 9-12
Cathy: 9-11
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Casey: 9-12
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Debbie: 1-4
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Muervet: 1-4
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Mon
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2/18
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Shelter Closed
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Floors are being done
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No one can walk on the
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Tue
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2/19
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Janice: 9-11
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Ken: 9-10
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Paula: 9-11
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Wed
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2/20
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Janice: 9-11
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Paula: 9-11
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Debbie: 2:30-5:30
Pat: 2-5
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Pat: 2-5
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Thur
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2/22
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Ken: 9-10
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2/23
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2/24
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Muervet: 1-4
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Sun
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2/25
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Linda: 9-12
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Debbie: 1-4
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Muervet: 1-4
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***NEW: As per management, please remove one of the martingales from the dogs, leaving one on at the end of the day, and always take off harnesses. Never leave one on at the end of the day. Thanks so much.***
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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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At Petsmart and ready for adoption:
Kee Kee--ADOPTED
Quincy
Sandra
Rudy--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
Banks, 4-year-old Lhasa mix,
cats okay. No kids under 15
Friends' Rescue
E-mail Connie at deerwife55@comcast.net
Yellow
Bentley, adult male Shih Tzu
no kids under 15, sensitive to touch
cats and dogs okay
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Cali, 6-year-old yellow Lab
No cats, no dogs, no kids under 10
Grip, 1-year-old Mixed Breed - Has Rescue!
MUST WEAR GENTLE LEADER!
Cara, 1-1/2-year-old Doberman/Pit Mix
no kids under 15
Otis, 2-year-old yellow Lab
Friends Rescue
Yellow
Red
Benjamin, 1-year-old Pit bull
available through Friends' Rescue
E-mail Connie at 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 |
Griffin, brindle Pit bull, stray, STR
Gracie, fawn Pit bull, stray, STR
Kabota, Male black Lab mix, sensitive to touch on rear end, stray from Little Egg Harbor
Houdi, stray from Forked River
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