Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Jinx was adopted today!
Tinkerbell the Pomeranian stray was reclaimed.
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Red Walker still needed tomorrow afternoon.
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From Dottie:
In appreciation for all you have done and will be doing,
~ YOU ARE INVITED ~
FRIENDS OF SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
ANNUAL MEETING
A delicious hot luncheon will be provided by High Tide Deli
at MILL CREEK TEMPORARY COMMUNITY CENTER
(White Board of Ed building east of Woodhaven Lumber)
East Bay Avenue between Pine and Oak Streets, Manahawkin
Park and Enter Behind Building on Delaware Avenue
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2013 at 12:00 NOON
Please Join Us for:
Election of Officers
Awards
Committee Reports
Fundraisers & Projects
Membership dues $10 annual
Everyone Welcome
RSVP Kathy Gross at rtgkg@msn.com
Please Join Us
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Grip's doing great, he was having some accidents early on while we were at work so we decided to crate him and he's responded very well to that.
I've also been working with him with the clicker and that seems to resonate with him. We've taught him to give paw, and we're working on doing a spin.
He's been getting plenty of exercise and loves running around the park with his brother Leo and other dogs. I've attached some pics of the two of them.
Update Lily, from Erma:
Hi Erma- Not sure if I am reaching you, it’s Melissa that adopted sweet Lily (the dog) about 18 mts. ago. I saw your email address (I guessed it may be you) on an old pic I saw on Michael Bagley’s website and wanted to touch base with you to say hello.
Please let me know if I’ve reached you! Heard you moved to Florida. How nice.
Wanted to thank you again for caring for Lily during her time at the Shelter. We love her SO VERY MUCH! So thankful you were out front with her the day we visited the shelter. How funny, she sat on Jerry’s foot and that was it. Smart doggy!! She is spoiled with love every minute of her day, we are all crazy about her. She also has two cat syblings and boy do they have fun together. Rosie we adopted shortly after adopting Lily and Oliver we were fostering for FOSOCAS and we ended up making him part of the family too
We had Oliver since he was 4 weeks old and from that first day, Lily cleans him from head to toe. It is hysterical and precious all at the same time. Oliver loves his cleanings. So does Lily!
I’ll fwd some pics of Lily...I’ll try to keep it to a limit, since we have about 500 or 1,000.... she is such a part of the family, it’s the cutest thing. Every night she sleeps with Grace our youngest who is 7....sometimes Lily puts her arm around Grace when they sleep. She cannot get close enough. So sweet. In the morning, it’s Lily’s job to wake up Lucas and Grace (Emily leaves earlier for school). Jerry gets Lily to jump all over their beds and nudge them to wake them. She loves her job! She has the life she deserves and we are so grateful to you! She is well loved by all that come through our doors.
A couple pics attchd.... Lily and Grace relaxing. And Lily in the midst of Christmas day love!
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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 try to 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 try to 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.
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AM – 6 max
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4/13
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Kathy: 9-12
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Karen: 9-12
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Anamaria: 9-12
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Janet: 1:30-3
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4/14
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Linda: 9-12
Dave:10-12
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Kathy: 9-12
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Casey: 9-12
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Jen: after meeting-4
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Janice: 9-11
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Jackie: 9:30-11
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Cortney: 9:30-11
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4/16
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Janice: 9-11
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Ken: 9-10
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Pat: 2-5
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Dave: 9-12
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Ken: 9-10
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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
**KITTEN FOSTERS NEEDED ASAP**
We are in need of fosters for our Bottle Baby kittens!
It's that time of the year again. We need willing fosters who
can handle a litter of bottle babies, which require round-the-clock feeding. Yes, this means night time as well! We supply all the necessities, including a cage. Compensation will be given for your loving time and devotion.
We also need regular kitten fosters, as well, for a maximum of three kittens. Please contact Susan at pink49puffer@inbox.com if you would like to help us during this time! Thank you so much!
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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
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Petsmart News from Peggy O.
At Petsmart and ready for adoption:
Roxy
Mimi
Betty
Lewis--ADOPTED
At Petsmart and ready for adoption:
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
Dylan, Lab mix,curious with cats, shy and skittish,
loses interest quickly, no kids under 10
Butch, 1- to 1-1/2-year-old Shepherd mix,
No kids under 10, caution with cats,
friendly with dogs, can be obnoxious
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Warren, 4-year-old Boxer, no kids under 15, very curious, no signs of aggression, but might be too rough for cats,
likes some dogs
Roxxi, 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer,
Use either Harness lead and harness or 2 harnesses
no pressure on her trachea
In Foster Care and Available
through the Friends' Rescue
Cara, 1-1/2-year-old Doberman/Pit Mix
no kids under 15, no cats
Video: http://youtu.be/NWDgdO66ics
Cara is in foster care. Email Catherine at
tcfranks@ymail.com to schedule a meet & greet.
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Chunky Monkey, female 6- to 7-year-old black Pug, no kids under 5, cats okay, calm and friendly stray from Stafford ours 4-15 **Since Chunky has no neck, she can slip out of a collar. Harness Lead works best for her.**
Peanut, 9-year-old Rat Terrier surrender
Brutus, 9-year-old black Chihuahua surrender
Red
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. 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.
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 |
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