Sunday, November 30, 2014

Shelter News - November 30, 2014

Shelter News

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

Dallas was also adopted!

Please review the schedule and let me know if you can help.

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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 possible. You may also call, e-mail, or text me at 709-4140 by 8:30 a.m. on the day you wish to come in. I will then put you on the schedule and notify the shelter.  You may come in as long as there aren't already the maximum number of walkers on that particular day or 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 - 4 max
Mon
12/1


Louise AM or PM


Tue
12/2
Sean: 9-12




Wed
12/3





Thur
12/4





Fri
12/5





Sat
12/6





Sun
12/7
Linda: 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.*****************************************************
Shorty loves his chair, from Dawn


Hazel from Dave


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Hazel



Sadie

Gizmo


Shorty on his chair with Hazel to the right

Lily, from Melissa Micciche

Bake Sale and Bike Raffle, December 13 and 14 from 11-3 at Petsmart!  Let me know if you plan to bake and/or sit the table and on which day.  Thanks!
Saturday December 13 from 11-3Sunday December 14 from 11-3
BakersTableBakersTable
Connie




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Please don't leave big, strong dogs unsupervised in Run #1, as a strong dog might be able to break out, and don't leave TJ outside or in meet-and-greet unsupervised.

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From Connie:

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY, Thursday December 4 at 6 p.m.-  LEFTYS TAVERN.  Same date....less money!! it will be 24.00 per person!! We would also like to "give back" to the community that supports us...so if you can bring a childs gift unwrapped under 10$ which we as the Friends will donate to TOYS FOR TOTS~!! Please let me know if you are coming...ps.. Dinner choices will be as follow...
Choice of... Penne Vodka sauce....Chicken Francaise, 10oz sirlon or Grouper....salad comes with it....soft drink ...coffee or tea and a dessert.....much better!!!! thanks so much!!! Hope all can come it will be a fun night!! PS:  CASH BAR.

It's that time of the year again!! Lets get this rolling and help the animals at the same time! Don't forget the sitter, the dog groomer, the mailperson, teachers, hairdressers or just yourself!!!! Who doesn't love a YANKEE CANDLE GIFT? Click on the link below:

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Our Pet Food Pantry is currently located at the Ocean Community Church (72W) on Wednesday mornings between 10 am and 12 noon.  The Church volunteers are thrilled to have dog and cat food to distribute.  Please pass around to friends and family that we need ongoing pet food donations (smaller bags, if possible, would be helpful). Please drop any food at the Shelter.  If you have any questions, please call Claire at 609-549-5243.
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Here's an easy way for anyone who walks to make a little money for our shelter, and it's free for anyone who has a smartphone.
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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.

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


Mugsy

Majesty
Squirrel
Bender

Oms

Chessie
Oreo--Adopted

Wendy


Tinkerbell

Pretzel

Candy

Gizmo




Tom Tom

Armstrong
Bridget

Jaques

Blanche
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Jack
Eden

Dallas--Adopted
Gigi
Jamie
Grenada
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Travis

Cassidy

Samwise
Mitch

Anastasia

Bob

Sly


Shamus--Adopted

Layla
Baby

Gigi
Granada

Beauty




Petsmart News from Peggy O.

At Petsmart and ready for adoption:

Tuk


Tom--ADOPTED


Oscar

Cookie
Rose--Adopted

Chloe
Bandit
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Zane
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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

Sadie, 4-year-old Cavachon
Kids 15 or older

Yellow

Negrito, 2-year-old JRT mix

Red


DOUBLE Red

Hazel, 6-year-old Pit bull
Kids 15 or older


Shorty, 7-year-old Pit bull
Kids 15 or older


B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:



Green

Homer

Amy--very short walks
Foster Needed
****Use a harness on Amy.
Martingales slip off and/or choke her********

Yellow


Red


Double Red


Bruno

Meatball
Don't walk Meatball on the road.
He tries to chase cars.
Walk in the woods only.

In Foster Care or Boarded and Available
through the Friends' Rescue


Kobe, 3-year-old Cane Corso
Kids 5 or older

JR, 1-year-old Cane Corso mix
Kids 10 or older

Jax, 10-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier/Bulldog/Golden Retriever mix
Kids 15 or older

Roxy, 8-month-old Sheltie Mix
Kids 15 or older

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