Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Flora was adopted after the blog was published on Valentine's Day!
Tessa the kitten was adopted today!
Two Pit bull strays were brought in from South Toms River.
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Flora going home from Connie.
Thursday's Double Shift News, from Dave:
Wacky morning, walking through the trails, the snow was melting off the trees , almost as if it was raining, for awhile. (note to ed.,, April can walk yellow dogs, she has been doing well, with Cara, McGee, Flora, Cali, ).And so it went .
Thanks, Ken, and April, for hiking out with the crew.I sweatered Cara, and Flora, as there was chill in the air, and also, like spoiling them a bit. Cara, with the corduroy, Woolrich jacket, and Flora sported a green knit sweater,
Pretty good article in this month's " Mens Journal " about Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer. Interesting.Some good thoughts about paying attention to what a dog is telling you, and being a calm leader,giving a good dog good direction.
Also , some good pictures of the new Corvette too, but thats another issue !
Had the chance to come back in the afternoon for awhile, and got to see what I usually don't . People meet and greeting with dogs. Was able to see a young couple, going back and forth deciding between two cuties, Cara and Flora,ultimately choosing Flora. I think either dog was a good choice, but Flora just won the girl over quite quickly, even as she was sitting in her run,but once in the meet and greet, with the way she just snuggles into your heart,,it was a matter of a few minutes .Good for her.
It's an amazing feeling to see a dog come in, like Flora, a skittish, nervous, sensitive thing, transform into a dog you looked forward to seeing, and walking, and watch her gain confidence, and trust in us all.
I don't know if Cupid got a hold of Otis, but he was really enjoying his outside run # 4 next to Cara, the two of them prancing along side by side, was really cute. Otis is a pretty good walker, a nice big boy, just takes a minute to ease him into the harness.Not a real pulller either.
I was just sitting here already missing McGee, I mean I just hope he has a squeaky his first night home in a new place. Man, what a gorgeous boy, just wow.I won't be deleting his photo off my phone for awhile. Breaking up is hard to do !!
And , i can cross off my bucket List, # 45. that's the one where it says, " Have Benji step in a trailside poo, then jump up and procede to pitter patter your previously unmarked sweatshirt with pooprints, or pawprints, but yeah,,,,pooprints, ". Well, thank goodness for the extra one in the car !!!That would've been a 4 window open ride home !!!!!!hahhah dave
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| Mercedes reported that our Maggie was adopted! |
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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2/16
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Casey: 9-12
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Kathy: 9-12
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Mike: 1-4
Jen: 1-4
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Muervet: 1-4
Tess: 1-4
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2/17
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Linda: 9-12
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Kathy: 9-12
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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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Ken: 9-10
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Wed
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2/20
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Pat: 2-5
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2/22
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Ken: 9-10
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2/23
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Sat
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2/24
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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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Petsmart News from Peggy O.
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
Yellow
Red
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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!
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
Bentley, male Shih Tzu stray from Pine Beach
Red
Otis, 2-year-old yellow Lab, surrender
Benjamin, 1-year-old Pit bull
available through Friends' Rescue
E-mail Connie at deerwife55@comcast.net
Cleo, 1-year-old Pit bull
No kids under 7, no animals
HAS RESCUE!
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 |
Two Pit bull strays, South Toms River
Kabota, Male black Lab mix, sensitive to touch on rear end, stray from Little Egg Harbor
Banks, 4-year-old Lhasa mix, surrender
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