Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
Bowser was rescued by Friends Rescue.
Danny and Jewelee the Huskies were reclaimed.
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Dylan and Sammy from Facebook
Update Casper:
[ed. Newer volunteers may now know about our Casper, a deaf pure white Pittie whose owner flew here from Colorado to adopt him. He won all of our hearts when he was here.]
Well Gang,
A couple of you had inquired about Casper. Thanks for the requests. Lots to report, sorry about the delays. My dad had been ill for the better part of a year and I had been in Chicago much of that time. Then, he passed away in late September and I have been helping my mom deal with all the things associated with that. Additionally, I needed time to explain some things about Casper. Let's say, he has been a bit of a challenge, as I will describe in more detail below.
Starting out, just to highlight, only a partial list:
- TV remote
- Blood Glucose meter. (yes meter, case ... the whole deal)
- Cord REMOVED from a Dremel tool (small drill/grinder)
- Purse straps (completely off)
- Shoes (fair number)
- Backpack strap
- Vacuum cleaner attachments ... all shapes and size, which now have new shapes and sizes.
- Tennis balls, by the dozen ... other balls, by the dozen.
- Magazines
- Turn signal lever in my van ... (in minutes). Tons of tissues and napkins. bed comforter, t-shirts etc...
These are things Casper has decided to try and "modify". And there are more ... he has tried bolts (moves them around for me when I am working on my car), loves to destroy water bottles ... full or empty, etc.. Virtually nothing is safe from him "sampling".
Yes, and we know you professionals will say that he just does not have other things to chew on. Well, not really true. The cost of his chewies, etc.. is more than our monthly cable bill, and chews are constantly available.
Casper likes to climb ladders ... yes, we have 10 foot ceilings. Be near the top and he may be underfoot on the way down. He tries to climb trees. He has even attempted to get on kitchen counters. He regularly is on top of my 42" high work bench in the garage. Clears it, not stepping up on anything to get there ... pure leap. Likes the ping pong table in the basement (watching Kathy wrap presents etc..). He likes to be on patio table, chairs or ... a couple months ago, tried to peek at a puzzle my daughter was putting together on the sun room table. 1000 pieces, about 1/2 done. It became "start over" time, with pieces on the window sill and down the heating vents.
Casper has 2 speeds, full out or dead. He sleeps like a brick, or he is just wound up. At 70lbs he weighs 12 lbs less than Balboa (our other Deaf Albino Pit Bull), but eats MORE THAN twice as much, honestly twice!
Casper loves to run next to the lawn tractor ... an obsession. Just likes to follow or run next to. The back yard is fenced and he runs safely ... not near the tractor or biting at things. The front yard not being fenced, we don't let him do that run. But Casper is often obsessed. He has once left the house to get to the front ... via my daughter's bedroom window ... blew out the screen and did a 4 foot drop. You can find nose prints on every inside window ... he is insanely curious. No butt is safe from sniffing ... and yes, he is scolded often. He is also singular of purpose ... hard to deter and VERY determined to get what he wants at times. He is the most headstrong dog we have EVER had, and we have had bunches.
Having said that, we just love the snot out of him! But, he IS in the category of high maintenance. We are pretty sure he may have been too much of a handful for most other potential adopters. At over 2 years old now, he will probably never be your normal peaceful puppy as he gets older.
For us, things have changed a lot. We lost two of our bigger dogs just recently, the Rot-Lab Winston (my constant sidekick) and a Bulldog-Lab, Copa. Winston was due to just old age, 13 ... hips gave out, then a seizure a couple month later. Copa, bone cancer. He was only 7. We had lost Onyx, a full HUGE Lab a month or so before getting Casper. He was 13, also bone cancer ... unrelated to Copa's, and different type of cancer.
So we are down to just two dogs ... deaf/albinos, Casper and Balboa. It is a whole different dynamic. They no longer have the other dogs to "hear for them". They both used the others as cues to go out and come in, or when someone is coming home, or the doorbell, etc.. it is very different ... especially when it comes time to call them in occasionally. Balboa and Casper tend to look at each other and not the door where we are waving and trying to get their attention.
Now to the major problems. Casper is more than playful, and can annoy Balboa. They will start to play, then it escalates. Because neither can hear when the other is getting serious there is often no stopping them until one of them gets hurt or we intervene. And intervening two fighting pit bulls is very scary and dangerous. Casper used to be the same way with the bigger dogs, but when they heard him get in distress a bit, or change his tone they would back off. With the deaf ones it is a problem. Neither knows when to quit. We have gotten really good at knowing when something is likely to happen and do a good job of preventing it. Occasionally when they run outside there will be little impromptu skirmishes that result in some scratches or cuts. But, truly, MOST of the time they are best buddies, chasing squirrels or birds or whatever. Balboa is a ball player, Casper is not, but likes to have a ball in his mouth and just run with Balboa as he shags and returns. That is actually quite funny and they both get good exercise. Ok, now the biggest problem. Casper can get VERY aggressive! This is usually when he is very tired. And usually when he is eating or there is leftover food he does not want to eat or is protecting. And the other dog does not need to be even near the food. The other dogs can be 20 feet away and Casper will literally attack them! He did this with the other bigger dogs who have passed away, and will do it with Balboa now. Balboa can get very reactive and both have gotten hurt. Balboa usually wins, and it seems Casper never really learns not to take him on. But he is very determined. We know of it now and can prevent it for the most part. We have them eat in different rooms most of the time. And when Casper is finished, bringing up his bowl so even he cannot get too it ends his protection mode immediately and it is just like there is no issue at all. He will occasionally try to steal a chew from Balboa, and they get into it a bit, but that is mostly playful and never results in anything.
As mentioned, we manage this. We have been leaving them together more often when we leave. It seems they just sleep (we have spied on them. It is not that hard to do with deaf dogs :-) ) Our only fear would be if we needed to leave them in the care of someone. We had to do this a bit when my dad passed away, Kathy met me in Chicago and our daughter had to stay and juggle her job and taking care of the guys (plus the miniature horses).
All in all Casper is happy and healthy, although both of the White Wonders have a fair number of scars. But again, they are happy with one another and we love them both. They sleep in various states of laying on top of one another and use each other for picking up cues.
We have tried a number of things to keep Casper out of his aggressive moods, but have not settled on anything that works other than preventing the conditions that make it worse. I, personally, don't like avoidance methodology because the danger remains. We are concerned about our grandkids, although Casper is always friendly with ALL humans ... and even other dogs. Our kids have three dogs and they are here often. And Casper got along with our other 3 very well most of the time.
If any of you have thoughts on quelling Casper's occasional attack modes, I would love to talk with you about it. And again, Casper is a joy, and funny and beautiful nearly all of the time. We are still very happy to have him.
Thanks for asking. And I hope you at least got a few smiles out of this. Sorry about pics/videos. I have just not been in a mind to put that together, but delayed this waiting for me to do it. I thought it will be better to send it than wait any longer. I promise pictures, however, I am AGAIN in Chicago and will be until early January. I hope you all have a very nice holiday and New Years. And thank you for Casper and all that came with him :-)
Gene
Update: Just two weeks ago my daughter Beth brought home a 12 lb English Bull dog named Gizmo. She is fitting in fine, but we have been cautious with both of the albinos. They have adjusted nicely and tolerate her gnawing on their legs occasionally. But we are, obviously cautious. Also by the way, Casper has filled out a bit and tips the scales at about 70 lbs, now ... still trim enough to clearly jump up on a 42" workbench with ease. He is sincerely athletic ... and quite fast, as a fox learned trying to get out of the yard one morning. He was a bit TOO confident and Casper nearly got a piece of his tail as he bolted over the fence. I was relieved that he did not follow suit because I am sure he could easily clear the fence if he wanted to. He HAS managed to climb over it once ... and don't really know why he has not done it again, but very happy he has not.
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Click on this ink every day! Fill it in and indicate it's for the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. There's a $1,000 prize for the winning shelter. Vote early, and vote often.
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
Bowser was rescued by Friends Rescue.
Danny and Jewelee the Huskies were reclaimed.
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| Dylan and Sammy from Facebook |
Update Casper:
[ed. Newer volunteers may now know about our Casper, a deaf pure white Pittie whose owner flew here from Colorado to adopt him. He won all of our hearts when he was here.]
Well Gang,
A couple of you had inquired about Casper. Thanks for the requests. Lots to report, sorry about the delays. My dad had been ill for the better part of a year and I had been in Chicago much of that time. Then, he passed away in late September and I have been helping my mom deal with all the things associated with that. Additionally, I needed time to explain some things about Casper. Let's say, he has been a bit of a challenge, as I will describe in more detail below.
Starting out, just to highlight, only a partial list:
- TV remote
- Blood Glucose meter. (yes meter, case ... the whole deal)
- Cord REMOVED from a Dremel tool (small drill/grinder)
- Purse straps (completely off)
- Shoes (fair number)
- Backpack strap
- Vacuum cleaner attachments ... all shapes and size, which now have new shapes and sizes.
- Tennis balls, by the dozen ... other balls, by the dozen.
- Magazines
- Turn signal lever in my van ... (in minutes). Tons of tissues and napkins. bed comforter, t-shirts etc...
These are things Casper has decided to try and "modify". And there are more ... he has tried bolts (moves them around for me when I am working on my car), loves to destroy water bottles ... full or empty, etc.. Virtually nothing is safe from him "sampling".
Yes, and we know you professionals will say that he just does not have other things to chew on. Well, not really true. The cost of his chewies, etc.. is more than our monthly cable bill, and chews are constantly available.
Casper likes to climb ladders ... yes, we have 10 foot ceilings. Be near the top and he may be underfoot on the way down. He tries to climb trees. He has even attempted to get on kitchen counters. He regularly is on top of my 42" high work bench in the garage. Clears it, not stepping up on anything to get there ... pure leap. Likes the ping pong table in the basement (watching Kathy wrap presents etc..). He likes to be on patio table, chairs or ... a couple months ago, tried to peek at a puzzle my daughter was putting together on the sun room table. 1000 pieces, about 1/2 done. It became "start over" time, with pieces on the window sill and down the heating vents.
Casper has 2 speeds, full out or dead. He sleeps like a brick, or he is just wound up. At 70lbs he weighs 12 lbs less than Balboa (our other Deaf Albino Pit Bull), but eats MORE THAN twice as much, honestly twice!
Casper loves to run next to the lawn tractor ... an obsession. Just likes to follow or run next to. The back yard is fenced and he runs safely ... not near the tractor or biting at things. The front yard not being fenced, we don't let him do that run. But Casper is often obsessed. He has once left the house to get to the front ... via my daughter's bedroom window ... blew out the screen and did a 4 foot drop. You can find nose prints on every inside window ... he is insanely curious. No butt is safe from sniffing ... and yes, he is scolded often. He is also singular of purpose ... hard to deter and VERY determined to get what he wants at times. He is the most headstrong dog we have EVER had, and we have had bunches.
Having said that, we just love the snot out of him! But, he IS in the category of high maintenance. We are pretty sure he may have been too much of a handful for most other potential adopters. At over 2 years old now, he will probably never be your normal peaceful puppy as he gets older.
For us, things have changed a lot. We lost two of our bigger dogs just recently, the Rot-Lab Winston (my constant sidekick) and a Bulldog-Lab, Copa. Winston was due to just old age, 13 ... hips gave out, then a seizure a couple month later. Copa, bone cancer. He was only 7. We had lost Onyx, a full HUGE Lab a month or so before getting Casper. He was 13, also bone cancer ... unrelated to Copa's, and different type of cancer.
So we are down to just two dogs ... deaf/albinos, Casper and Balboa. It is a whole different dynamic. They no longer have the other dogs to "hear for them". They both used the others as cues to go out and come in, or when someone is coming home, or the doorbell, etc.. it is very different ... especially when it comes time to call them in occasionally. Balboa and Casper tend to look at each other and not the door where we are waving and trying to get their attention.
Now to the major problems. Casper is more than playful, and can annoy Balboa. They will start to play, then it escalates. Because neither can hear when the other is getting serious there is often no stopping them until one of them gets hurt or we intervene. And intervening two fighting pit bulls is very scary and dangerous. Casper used to be the same way with the bigger dogs, but when they heard him get in distress a bit, or change his tone they would back off. With the deaf ones it is a problem. Neither knows when to quit. We have gotten really good at knowing when something is likely to happen and do a good job of preventing it. Occasionally when they run outside there will be little impromptu skirmishes that result in some scratches or cuts. But, truly, MOST of the time they are best buddies, chasing squirrels or birds or whatever. Balboa is a ball player, Casper is not, but likes to have a ball in his mouth and just run with Balboa as he shags and returns. That is actually quite funny and they both get good exercise. Ok, now the biggest problem. Casper can get VERY aggressive! This is usually when he is very tired. And usually when he is eating or there is leftover food he does not want to eat or is protecting. And the other dog does not need to be even near the food. The other dogs can be 20 feet away and Casper will literally attack them! He did this with the other bigger dogs who have passed away, and will do it with Balboa now. Balboa can get very reactive and both have gotten hurt. Balboa usually wins, and it seems Casper never really learns not to take him on. But he is very determined. We know of it now and can prevent it for the most part. We have them eat in different rooms most of the time. And when Casper is finished, bringing up his bowl so even he cannot get too it ends his protection mode immediately and it is just like there is no issue at all. He will occasionally try to steal a chew from Balboa, and they get into it a bit, but that is mostly playful and never results in anything.
As mentioned, we manage this. We have been leaving them together more often when we leave. It seems they just sleep (we have spied on them. It is not that hard to do with deaf dogs :-) ) Our only fear would be if we needed to leave them in the care of someone. We had to do this a bit when my dad passed away, Kathy met me in Chicago and our daughter had to stay and juggle her job and taking care of the guys (plus the miniature horses).
All in all Casper is happy and healthy, although both of the White Wonders have a fair number of scars. But again, they are happy with one another and we love them both. They sleep in various states of laying on top of one another and use each other for picking up cues.
We have tried a number of things to keep Casper out of his aggressive moods, but have not settled on anything that works other than preventing the conditions that make it worse. I, personally, don't like avoidance methodology because the danger remains. We are concerned about our grandkids, although Casper is always friendly with ALL humans ... and even other dogs. Our kids have three dogs and they are here often. And Casper got along with our other 3 very well most of the time.
If any of you have thoughts on quelling Casper's occasional attack modes, I would love to talk with you about it. And again, Casper is a joy, and funny and beautiful nearly all of the time. We are still very happy to have him.
Thanks for asking. And I hope you at least got a few smiles out of this. Sorry about pics/videos. I have just not been in a mind to put that together, but delayed this waiting for me to do it. I thought it will be better to send it than wait any longer. I promise pictures, however, I am AGAIN in Chicago and will be until early January. I hope you all have a very nice holiday and New Years. And thank you for Casper and all that came with him :-)
Gene
Update: Just two weeks ago my daughter Beth brought home a 12 lb English Bull dog named Gizmo. She is fitting in fine, but we have been cautious with both of the albinos. They have adjusted nicely and tolerate her gnawing on their legs occasionally. But we are, obviously cautious. Also by the way, Casper has filled out a bit and tips the scales at about 70 lbs, now ... still trim enough to clearly jump up on a 42" workbench with ease. He is sincerely athletic ... and quite fast, as a fox learned trying to get out of the yard one morning. He was a bit TOO confident and Casper nearly got a piece of his tail as he bolted over the fence. I was relieved that he did not follow suit because I am sure he could easily clear the fence if he wanted to. He HAS managed to climb over it once ... and don't really know why he has not done it again, but very happy he has not.
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Click on this ink every day! Fill it in and indicate it's for the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. There's a $1,000 prize for the winning shelter. Vote early, and vote often.
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From Connie:
Please remember that the Fridays fundraiser starts Monday! Print out some flyers and hand them out. You can also go to Fridays and hand them out, as well. Starts 11 to 11 for 5 Mondays Also we need throughout December.
PLEASE share the YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER! It is still on until 1/5. I just got another check from them, and we made almost $600.00 for doing nothing but sharing!
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The flyer can be downloaded and printed by opening the link below.
FundraisingEmail.doc -
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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.
**UPDATE: Because sometimes you may not know even the night before if you will be able to come in and walk dogs the next day, it is now acceptable for you to call, e-mail, or text me, not the shelter, by 8:30 a.m. on the day you want to come in. I will then put you on the schedule and notify management. You can come in as long as there aren't the maximum number of walkers scheduled for that particular day and shift.
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.
New Red Walker Policy: New red walkers must be accompanied by another red walker for a period of several weeks. New red walkers have a double asterisk by their names.
Day
Date
AM – 6 max
AM
AM
PM – 4 max
PM
Sat
12/21
Casey: 9-12
Nancy S.: 9-11
Louise: 1-2**
Patty: 1:30-3:30
Sun
12/22
Linda: 9-12
Casey: 9-10:30 (Orient. - 12)
Kathy: 9-12
Donna: 1-4
Danielle: 1-4
Mon
12/23
Paul: 9-11**
Carol: 9-11
Ken: 9-10
Kathy: 9-12
Danielle: 9-12
Leslie: 1:30-3:30
Tue
12/24
Kathy: 9-12
Wed
12/25
Merry
Christmas
Thur
12/26
Fri
12/27
Carol: 9-11
Liz: 9-12
Sat
12/28
Liz: 9-12
Those scheduled for surgery are to receive a short walk only in the morning and NO TREATS or food.
***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.
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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.
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
**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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From Connie:
Please remember that the Fridays fundraiser starts Monday! Print out some flyers and hand them out. You can also go to Fridays and hand them out, as well. Starts 11 to 11 for 5 Mondays Also we need throughout December.
PLEASE share the YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER! It is still on until 1/5. I just got another check from them, and we made almost $600.00 for doing nothing but sharing!
*****************************************************************
| The flyer can be downloaded and printed by opening the link below. |
FundraisingEmail.doc -
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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.
***************************
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.
**UPDATE: Because sometimes you may not know even the night before if you will be able to come in and walk dogs the next day, it is now acceptable for you to call, e-mail, or text me, not the shelter, by 8:30 a.m. on the day you want to come in. I will then put you on the schedule and notify management. You can come in as long as there aren't the maximum number of walkers scheduled for that particular day and shift.
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.
Day
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AM – 6 max
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AM
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AM
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PM – 4 max
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PM
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Sat
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12/21
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Casey: 9-12
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Nancy S.: 9-11
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Louise: 1-2**
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Patty: 1:30-3:30
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Sun
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12/22
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Linda: 9-12
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Casey: 9-10:30 (Orient. - 12)
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Kathy: 9-12
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Donna: 1-4
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Danielle: 1-4
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Mon
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12/23
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Paul: 9-11**
Carol: 9-11
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Ken: 9-10
Kathy: 9-12
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Danielle: 9-12
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Leslie: 1:30-3:30
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Tue
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12/24
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Kathy: 9-12
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Wed
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12/25
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Merry
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Thur
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12/26
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12/27
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Carol: 9-11
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Liz: 9-12
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Sat
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12/28
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Liz: 9-12
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***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
**************************************************************
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
**************************************************************
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!
******************************************************
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
Mayday
Venus
Dillon--ADOPTED
Baby
Ally
Norman
Diamond--ADOPTED
Nook
Sheeba--ADOPTED
Denny--ADOPTED
Annabella
Sly
Gypsy
Mars
Georgia
Samantha--ADOPTED
Jupiter
Theo
Buffy
Everest--ADOPTED
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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
Libby, 8- to 9-year-old Beagle
Kids 10 or older
Yellow
Krieg, 7-year-old Pit bull
Kids 15 or older, no cats
Video Link: http://youtu.be/t9HmLDH2lIg
Red
DOUBLE Red
Steeler
In Foster Care or Boarded 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.
B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:
Buddy
Green
Yellow
Red
Double Red
QUARANTINE
Check to see if dog is walkable before taking out.
Green
Libby, 8- to 9-year-old Beagle
Kids 10 or older
Yellow
Krieg, 7-year-old Pit bull
Kids 15 or older, no cats
Video Link: http://youtu.be/t9HmLDH2lIg
Red
DOUBLE Red
Steeler
In Foster Care or Boarded 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.
B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:
Buddy
Green
Yellow
Red
Double Red
QUARANTINE
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PLEASE take a moment to watch this video to understand how to use HL correctly.
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!
PLEASE take a moment to watch this video to understand how to use HL correctly.
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.
***********EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY***********
All volunteers must wear either their ID badge or a volunteer T-shirt.
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Green walkers, please look for volunteers with the red dot on their badge. They will help you with anything you need.
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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.
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.
************************************
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.
***************************************************
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.
***********EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY***********
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.
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.
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