Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
China, 2 or 3-year-old Lhasa Apso, surrender
Bridget, 12-year-old German Shepherd, surrender
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**KITTEN FOSTERS NEEDED ASAP**
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 pink49puff@inbox.com if you would like to help us during this time! Thank you so much!
Warren
Dudley
Dylan
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Update: Sadie, from Erma: |
| I wanted to send you an updated photo of my little angel Sadie! She has been such a wonderful addition to our family!! We love her more than you can imagine. |
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From Dave,Tuesday, March 33rd, or April 2nd?
Boy, this March is hanging around, huh?? Good day out of Ken, Paula and Janice. Pulled a little late April fool's joke on Janice when she said she was taking Jackson home tomorrow. I said, "Oh, I put my name for him first, I got him!" Coulda heard a pin drop, so I quickly said I was fooling!! Jackson got a bath and is looking quite spiffy!!
Surgery today for - Warren, Boxer, Sally, Black thin Boxer, Jackson, and Dudley, Yorkie.
Socks, the cute puppy.(Shepherd/Akita Husky mix? who knows??) got his rabies shot and spent some time outdoors, in between his new best friend, Dylan, and Turk, who really likes those two as well.
Socks loves the new canvas chair I put in run #4, and I added one to Run#2 as well. Picked up 3 more for the other runs Thursday, so we and the woofs will be set up for sunning come spring time, whenever that occurs!!
Abby, who doesn't like to be left out alone, spent time in between good walks in the meet and greet. Wait till you get a chance to frolic with that Socks, he is a little goofball!! But smart!!! You'll love him!!! Dave
Happy Easter Sunday News from Dave:
Well, March came in like a lion and is leaving not so lamb-like. We are still 10 degrees below where we should be. But a nice day was had by all. Casey, Linda, and I got the guys moving and worn out. With the A side down to a couple of dogs, we wore out the B Team as well.
As promised, Turk and I took off. What a nice dog, loves his walker, whoever you are. Likes to snuggle into you, too. He had run # 2 today, with Warren the brindle Boxer in #4, Dylan, the black/chestnut lab mix, #5, and Sally, the black thin boxer #6. And Jackson had some Run #7 time. He is a terrific little guy, loved his walking time, at least on the way out. Casey carried him back in!!
Dudley the Yorkie, is a dream too. Socks , the Shepherd mix pup, handsome, white socks for paws, black muzzle, had a chance to be walked a bit. A gem, will be a good sized dog, but wow, is he a handsome pup!!
Turk needs some training as for sit commands, etc., but that is a good boy, a real people pleaser.
Got to pick up a few canvas fold chairs this week. I see they are on sale, so that, well, the dogs can sit in them and watch the world go by! And maybe, just maybe, a human will squeeze into one as well while in the runs with a dog.
Dylan and Sally look for each other, walk great together, and should be put next to each other outside too.
Abby doesn't really like to be out alone, so she took up the meet and greet with no problems!! See you Tuesday!!!! Dave
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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.
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4/3
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Kristi: 9-11
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Grace: 9-11
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Eric: 9-12
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Tess: 1-3
Mike: 1-2:30
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Pat: 2-5
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Thur
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4/4
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Dave: 9-12
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Ken: 9-10
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Kristi: 9-12
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Katy: 2-4
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4/5
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Dave: 10:30-12 (tour)
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Carol: 9-10:30
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Barry: 1:30-3:30
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Mike: 1-2:30
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4/6
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Kathy: 9-12
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Casey: 9-12
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Linda: 9-12
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Kathy: 9-12
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Ken: 9-10
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4/10
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Pat: 2-5
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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.
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
Dudley, 10-1/2-year-old Yorkie
no kids under 10, one or two person household, quiet home, no reaction to cats, ignored other dogs
Jackson, Wire-haired Terrier stray from Stafford 3/24
no kids under 15, no interest in cats, startles easily
Yellow
Dylan, Lab mix, male neutered, stray from Lacey,
curious with cats, loses interest quickly, no kids under 5
Sally, 4-6 year old Boxer mix, stray from Lacey
walks well on leash, knows sit,
social, good for most homes no dog intro yet
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Turk, 1-year-old male Pit bull mix,
no kids under 15, minimal training,
very strong, can be rough
dogs okay, excited, cats ok
Warren, Boxer, no kids under 15, very curious, no signs of aggression, but might be too rough for cats,
likes some dogs
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.
Yukon, Husky mix
Boarding
Green
Socks, 4-month-old German Shepherd stray from LEH, yellow
Red
Abigail, 2-year-old Shepherd, very shy, go slowly
no kids under 15
Rescue Needed
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 |
Jack, German Shepherd, bite history, surrender, will be reclaimed
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