Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Shelter News - January 28, 2014


Shelter News

Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ  08050
 (609) 978-0127
Rocky was adopted today!


Diva was rescued by Friends Rescue and is being fostered by Donna.

The Boston mix was reclaimed.
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Red Walkers Needed Weekend Afternoons.
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Cleo having a snack, from Cathy





Nikki, very much loved and living large, from Joanna

Darby and family from Jackie


From Dottie:
Many area residents are going to Food Pantries for food for their families.  These people also need food for their pets or have to surrender them to the shelter.  This is a valuable service we can provide for pet owners in need.  YOU can help someone keep the pet they love.

The shelter has agreed to have the Friends of SOCAS (not the shelter staff or health department) operate and be responsible for:
1.  The Pet Food Pantry at the Shelter on Wednesdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m., and
2.  Ocean Community Church, Route 72 and Breakers Avenue, Manahawkin, on Wednesday mornings where   pet food can now be distributed along with the people food and clothing they provide to their 75 families in need, some of whom have requested food for their pets.

Claire Edelstein (609) 549-5243 has kindly offered to manage the Pet Food Pantries with our help.

Claire will need for the shelter:
A volunteer to man a table in the lobby on Wednesdays and Sundays to distribute food and take down information.  Claire has a sheet for information to be requested from those using pantry (name, address, # and kind of pets, etc.

Claire will need for the church:
Someone to drop off food between 8 and 9 a.m. and pick-up excess remaining food at 12 noon.  Church volunteers will handle distribution and take information.

We will need pet food for both locations.
Thank you for considering how you can help pet owners in need.
Dottie

Also from Dottie to all volunteers:

The Ocean Place Resort and Spa is a lovely location and there are some very informative workshops.  The Friends has helped with funding for registration in the past.  We are a member of AWFNJ.
Check your calendars and e-mail me if you might be interested.
Dottie 


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Reminder - Early Bird Registration ends on  
Friday, January 31, 2014.
Get your tickets NOW 
Prices go up after Feb. 1.
  

The 2014 Annual Animal Welfare & Care Conference will be held at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa on March 14 - 15, 2014.  The conference schedule is below:

NEW THIS YEAR, Hands on Pre-Conference Workshop, "Train to Adopt" on Thursday, March 13 from 2 - 6 pm  

Friday, March 14th, 2014 Workshops

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Registration & Breakfast

8:45 am - 10:15 am:

* PetSmart Charities, Partnership Program

* Animal Welfare 101 - NJ Animal Laws Explained

* How to care for Wildlife in Your Shelters

10:30 am - 12:00 pm:

* All the World is a Litter Box

* Sustainable Jersey - Developing Programs w/high Impact

* Fearful Dogs

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm:

* Welcoming Remarks

* Scott McVay Unity Award Presentation

2 pm - 3:30 pm:

* How to Recognize Dog Fighting

*  Successful "Friends of" Groups-a guide to partnering with Animal Control facilities

* Handling Wildlife Calls

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm: Coffee Break

3:45 pm - 5:15 pm:

* Spartanburg ACO's - Working Together to Save Lives

* Surrender Prevention

* Pet First Aid

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

* Exhibit Hall Open - Evening Reception with Live Entertainment

Saturday, March 15th, 2014 Workshops:
8:00 am - 8:45 am

Registration & Breakfast

8:45 am - 10:15 am

* Animal Welfare Statutes

* Feral or Friendly?

* Mutts on the Mend

10:30 noon - 12:00 pm

* Enrichment for Dogs

* Petco

* Community Cat Initiatives

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm:

* Keynote Presentation

* Hero & Junior Hero Awards

* AWFNJ Treasurer's Report

2pm - 3:30 pm

*Shelter Regulations

* Celebrating the Underdog

* Working with Volunteers

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm: Coffee Break

3:45 pm - 5:15 pm:

* Can't We All Just Get Along?

* Thinking Outside the Litter Box

* Stopping Cruelty Before it Starts


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From Connie:
Hi there!
Then event "Second chance at Love " will be held at Petsmart on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the 14th, 15th, and 16th of February.  Patty Ryerson and Joanna have Sunday covered. Friday and Saturday need coverage which will entail getting the table from the shed and the two folding chairs. I will have the money jug with flyer attached to it and the available animals poster ready in there to go, as well.   These things will have to be returned to the shed after each day for the next group.  We also have to figure out how to get the "left-over baked goods" to the events the next day. They will definitely last overnight with the cold, but we have no place to store. Let's work this out for a great weekend!  Please email jeckert30@comcast.net with your ability to bake or table sit.

The Pet Food Pantry will commence starting Feb 2nd at our Shelter. The hours will be 1-4 on Sundays and Wednesdays only. Anyone willing to help, please email Claire at wheel459@aol.com.  

We put plea out for drop offs on those days as well. Upon intake of food, please take a sharpee and mark out upc code and write donation on bags.  

Claire is in charge of this, so please fire any questions her way. 

Thanks everyone for all you do for the group! We need and appreciate each and every one of you!

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From Kelly to all dog walkers/transporters:

For all volunteers: Please pick up a 2014 application at the shelter. They are located on top of the filing cabinet in the locker room. EVERYONE needs to fill one out at the beginning of every year. It must be dated between 1/1/14 and 1/31/14. Please fill it out and return them. I will be collecting them throughout the month. Thank you!

Also, anyone who transports animals to rescue, vet, etc.:  Please make a copy of your license and registration and either give it to Kelly or attach it to your completed 2014 application.

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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
Wed
1/29
Cathy: 9-11
Ken: 9-10

Louise: 1-4*
Sydney: 1-4**
Thur
1/30
Alexis: 9-11


Paul: 1-3*
Barry: 1-3
Fri
1/31
Carol: 9-11
Alexis: 9-11

Nancy: 1-3**

Sat
2/1
Louise: 9-11*
Sydney: 9-11**




Sun
2/2
Linda: 9-12




Mon
2/3

Ken: 9-10



Tue
2/4





Wed
2/5

Ken: 9-10



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! 
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Check out our dogs and cats on Petfinder:  http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ174.html


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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

Buffy

Sheeba
Nancy
Clara
Abby

Katie
Charlie

Petsmart News from Peggy O.

At Petsmart and ready for adoption:

Pretty Patches
.
Boo Boo

Chris Grey
Ramsey
Theo







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

Red


Cleo, 3-year-old Pit bull
Kids 15 or older
No other animals
***Keep away from other dogs***

Harley, 8-year-old Pit bull
Kids 5 or older
cats okay, no other dogs


DOUBLE Red


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
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:



Green

Nana - Rescue Only
Go slowly


Yellow

Rebel

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!

http://www.shelterpups.com/fosocas.php


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 Kelly at kellyhennessy613@gmail.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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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.

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