Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Chunky Monkey was adopted!
The Yorkie was reclaimed, as was Chance the Pit bull.
Tiger the cat was also reclaimed.
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Well, spring was certainly in the air this fine April morning. Linda C,Kathy R, Casey M., and I were out, and out, and OUT some more with one of the finest mixes of colors and breeds and sizes, and also, the best part, this crew gets along with EVERYBODY!!! I believe if a HYENA comes in today, they will all give him a fine how dooo you dooo and welcome aboard. They are that good .And that's not just me saying that.
Even shy and timid Mallory is coming along, as well as being fed 3x a day. The small but lovable duo of the aptly named Peanut and the misnamed Brutus just get right into the pack and move right along. Well, Peanut hopped a ride back in Linda's arms, but was good on the way out.
Roxy seems like a nice, docile, calm dog. Walks easy, likes who's she with. Mallory walked fine with her nearby. Winter absolutely has to take his toy on the walk, and once someone suggested giving it to her in the outdoor run, she settled in and barked no more. So, make sure she always has a comfort toy in and outside.
The blanket in Tank's run was funny!! It has, "It's all about me!" printed on it!!
He's a seriously well-behaved very young boy who adores the lovely Babs, but who doesn't? Use the harness lead, hook him up quick, and once out, it gets good quick. Hey, he is 10 months old, so puppyness will pop out of him occasionally.
Babs gives you the illusion of being little, but next to Tank, is just a wee bit smaller, 4/5ths size. They play, walk, and adore each other. She will rest her head on him when they are tired out. Unreal.
Start your day with a big giant cup of MOCHA! You'll be glad you did!! I was!! She's a delightfully mischievous imp. We just wore her out completely. She was on every rotation out today, so she walked with the whole entire squad. A delight, just sweet. Her pretty pink nose tastes just like cotton candy, take my word for it!!! With a good amount of exercise, she just melts into "good dog tired dog" mode. She was just superb today. The more walks and guidance, the better she becomes on a daily basis.
"Go with the flow " Bo just gets it done. Wagging that thick tail nonstop. Never complains, and never tuckers out. He will walk and walk. An older dog? Nobody, it appears, has informed him. A real gentleman of a guy.
Sophie, the Boxer, also just mixes in with the crowd. The sleeper pick of the pack.
Chunky Monkey got a bath, and we had to hold off on any others until well-healed from surgeries. I may give Winter a bath Tuesday, and we will see who else needs one.
Good for Dylan, leaving the other day, and yesterday, Diego. A nice looking, nice sized, nice temperament, a home run of a dog, came in Thursday, out Saturday.
Good job at yesterday's event, nice turnout, good work!!! Those homemade dog treats were a big hit at home, as well as at the kennel. If I didn't know better, I would've had one with a cup of coffee too! Tank and Babs were out on the grass for most of it, while Jackie and Courtney got some additional hands-on work with them. They were model citizens out there! (Well, Jackie and Courtney were good also, but I meant the woofs!) and that is just about that. 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 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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Janice: 9-11
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Paula: 9-11
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Mike: 1-2:30
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Tue
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4/30
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Janice: 9-11
Paula: 9-11
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Ken: 9-10
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5/1
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Kristi: 9-11
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Sarah: 9-10
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Mike: 1-2:30
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Pat: 2-5
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Thur
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5/2
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Kristi: 9-12
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Ken: 9-10
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Grace: 9-11
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5/3
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Mike: 1-2:30
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John: 9-11
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5/5
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Linda: 9-12
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5/6
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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:
Casper--ADOPTED
Husky--ADOPTED
Betty
Tuna--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
Peanut, 8-year-old Terrier mix
ignored cats.
Brutus, 9-year-old black Dachshund mix,
curious with cats, caution
Yellow
Sophie, 2-year-old Boxer/Terrier mix
No kids under 5, no cats
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Winter, 4-year-old Great Pyrenees mix
friendly and social, good in most homes
Bo, 8-1/2-year-old black Lab
caution with male dogs, cats okay
Tank, 10-month-old Pit bull, surrender
No kids under 5, no cats
 No kids under 15, cats okay  Roxy, 7-year-old Shepherd/Lab mix, doesn't like male dogs
Mocha, 1-year-old female Pit bull,
Cats and dogs okay, no kids under 10
surrender, 4/23
**Cannot be left in outdoor run without supevision**
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.
Green
Leroy, senior Beagle/Basset mix
Red
Mallory, German Shepherd mix, Rescue Only
Boarded
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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