Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Sirus was adopted today!
Bailey was also adopted!
Beauty the cat was adopted!
Bella, the chocolate Lab, was reclaimed.
Buddy the Beagle will be adopted by his original owner on Saturday.
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Afternoon walking help is still needed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Morning walking help is also needed on Sunday.
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Sirus goes home!
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Update Arby from Facebook:
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| Arby and Zuzu, waiting to celebrate Zuzu's second birthday |
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| Arby waiting patiently for his treat as they celebrate Zuie's 2nd Birthday |
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| Arby just couldn't wait any longer:) so cute |
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Our benefit at Uncle Will's Grill is next Wednesday!
Contact Connie for your tickets soon.
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Thursday's Update from Dave:
It IS apparently true that the most affectionate thing in the world is a wet dog! After skirting the rain for the most part, for forever, we finally got caught in a bit of rain. Good work, Kathy, and Leslie! Leslie was immediately put in charge of getting the "Green Team" out and done, and she was up to the task.That's Riley, Buddy, Bo, Ernest, Alice, Mantis, and even Foxy. But on a warm July day, the dogs were no worse for wear being out in the drizzle, as it beats the inside for a few hours at least.
Today's lineup: 2-Sirus 3- Ruby 4-Felix 5-Danni 6-Gucci. 7 would've been Bailey, but she has new stitches/surgery, so she had the meet and greet for most of the morning between walks.
Diesel was out early, walked by staff, Erica, at 8:45am.
I was on a second, then third dry shirt by noon with the rinse/dry/repeat cycle in full effect, and ended up, courtesy of Ruby, with a perfect muddy paw print on my shorts! How could I NOT get her footie print on me?
Word for today- GAMUT, as we have dogs of all sizes; they run the gamut. So get your green, or red, or yellow walking shoes on, and grab one to your liking!
Oh, Bailey is a very lovely gal, a young, super shiny, black and white boxer/Mix; you will love her. Great walker, nice dog. And Tank, being Tank, a terrific personality, B side for now, another grrreat woof. Joy to be around. B side
When you walk Danni, it is so easy if you give her a chewbone or something to carry. She carried a white nylabone, and Gucci walked with a stick too, and and as it usually is, they wanted the other guys! Actually walked both for a time; both had an end of Danni's nylabone!! How cute!!
Walk pairs today were Danni and Gooch (I mean Gucci), and Sirus and Bailey, though separated.
B side, tan and white boxer mix, Bronco, walks great, not dog friendly, supposedly, good, easy walker, pretty boy. Avoid dogs, but don't avoid him; he's neat.
I will be in tomorrow, tour at 1030, so if you can swing it, stop by, we'll get them out, along with Kathy and Carol, we'll get it done! Dave
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.
REMINDER: Every Tuesday is surgery day. Find out who is having surgery when you come to walk the dogs.
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7/12
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Kathy: 9-12
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Carol: 9-10:30
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Dave: 10:30 (tour)
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Barry: 1:30-3
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7/13
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John: 9-12
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Leslie: 9-11
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Kathy: 9-12
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7/14
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Linda: 9-12
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7/15
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Ken: 9-10
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7/16
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Leslie: 9-11
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7/17
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Grace: 9-11
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Ken: 9-10
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Pat: 2-5
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7/18
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Leslie: 9-11
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7/20
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Leslie: 9-11
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John: 9-12
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Those scheduled for surgery are to receive a short walk only in the morning and NO TREATS or food.
***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:
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
afraid of cats, caution with obnoxious dogs,
mellow dogs okay
weight: 24 lbs.
Video Link: http://youtu.be/PVlRU8uWNxU
Ernest, 10-year-old Beagle
no restrictions
Video Link: http://youtu.be/To10pgyi2wI
Yellow
Red
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Tank, 13-month-old Pit bull
Kids 5 or older, no cats
Felix, Pit bull
Gucci, 1-year-old Pit/Lab mix
startled by loud noises,
sweet boy, needs socialization and training
Video Link: http://youtu.be/c--HctgvhdI
Danni, 1-1/2- to 2-year-old Shorthaired mix
Double Red
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBk4DSZ3a7k
In Foster Care and Available
through the Friends' Rescue
Cara, 1-1/2-year-old Doberman/Pit Mix
kids 15 or older, no cats
Video: http://youtu.be/NWDgdO66ics
Cara is in foster care. Email Catherine at
tcfranks@ymail.com to schedule a meet & greet.
Green
Bo
Mantis Alice Buddy, Beagle Chu
Red
Bronco, Boxer mix
Rescue Only
Foxy, Has Rescue
Diesel, 9-year-old St. Bernard - Has Rescue
Video Link: http://youtu.be/JA5CdjfuS0U
Ruby, 4-month-old Pit bull puppy
Has Rescue
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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