Friday, January 2, 2015

Shelter News - January 2, 2015

Shelter News

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

Korty from NOCAF was adopted today!

Oliver was adopted!

Oms was rescued by Calling All Cats and transported by Jersey Shore Animal Foundation!

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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
Sat
1/3
Kathy: 9-12
Casey: 9-12

Louise: 1-3
Sydney: 1-3
Sun
1/4
Linda: 9-12
Casey: 9-12
Kathy: 9-12
Louise: 1-3
Sydney: 1-3
Mon
1/5





Tue
1/6


Karen R.: 9-12
Roseanne: 1-4

Wed
1/7





Thur
1/8





Fri
1/9





The walking schedule and any changes can be viewed in real time at this link: Walking Schedule.


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 to 4 pm 

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Patrick is a cat that has a hole in the roof of his mouth and needs to have surgery.  The link below is a GoFundMe link.  Please contribute, if you can.  Even a few dollars will help.  Thank you.
http://www.gofundme.com/jesv1s
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Elsa, now Scoochie

Hazel's first night with Jersey in her new home.

Dave's Sunny Sunday, err, Wednesday News:

Boy, the chill in the air was negated by the fact  (and a good one) that there were only a few dogs available, so off Kathy, Samantha, and Evelyn we go with Eleanor, Tommy, Rusty, Charlie, and Oliver.     
     
And what a little charmer my new friend Oliver is! A little Westie, Cutie Patootey totally! I spent almost the entire morning with him, and him alone because, ah well look at him! Smoochification in full effect. He has a little wound under right front leg, but it didn't bother him putting on a yuppypuppy harness or the nice toasty tan jacket he sported, either. 
     
Hey, so how about the lovely Hazel heading home yesterday to live with another good-as 
-gold dog, Jersey? If those photos didn't get you, well,  I don't know what to tell ya! Hazel was like the first dog adopted, ringing in the new year of 2013, so , hopefully, her journey is complete, and she is where she's supposed to be. Good for both those dogs! 
           
Not  to mention Target and Ellie, a nice pair, taking off thru the front door just in time before the Big New Years Eve Party. 
          
Heck of a year. I imagine we will get the totals soon, as far as dog and cat adoptions, but when it really comes down to it, the only numbers that really matter are 2 legs taking care of 4 paws, one person, one animal at a time, and if you really need to know if you make a difference, next time you pop in, listen to the Choir singing in the Cat Room, greeting your arrival, or that glorious cacophony of pit voices, in 3-part harmony, singing, "Oh my gosh!!! The HUMANS ARE HERE FOR US!!!! "  Instant gratification. I really don't know if I come in for them, or for me, so, happy new years to all!! 
      
Enjoy the holiday, be safe, and see you on the end of a leash soon! Dave

Oliver










Hazel in 2013

Oliver
 Oliver's video:
http://youtu.be/6n8Okh4pf7E

Eleanor
Patty and Tommy

Dave and Tommy

Patty and Tommy again


Tommy - Rescue

Tommy's Rescue Me Video


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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.

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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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Go get the special link to help the Friends, and tell all of YOUR friends!  You can get the link from:


At your Tell A Friend page you'll also be able to see which of your friends are helping you win Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter one of those sweet prizes.

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The more iGive members, the better the deals we can get from stores.
Spread your iGive link everywhere (Facebook's a great way, but Twitter, e-mail, blogs, bulletin boards, and handouts all work).

Get your personalized Tell A Friend link: 

Use your special link: 

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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


Eden
Cassidy
Anastasia

Candy

Pretzel

Dwight--Petsmart
SaraLee

Montague--Rescued

Norm--Adopted

Lucy
Tom Tom

Mugsy

Oms--Rescued

Tinsel--Adopted
Midnight

Blanche
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Petsmart News from Peggy O.

At Petsmart and ready for adoption:

Jasper--Adopted


Squirrel


Dwight

Courageous
Cake

Peanut
Ted--Adopted
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Rose
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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

Yellow


Red

Willy, 5-year-old Pit bull mix
Kids 5 or older


DOUBLE Red


B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:

Charlie
Baby

Green

Tommy--Rescue Found!
http://youtu.be/Ktiof8tsiSg

Yellow
Charlie, Rescue Found!

Rusty, 11-year-old Mixed Breed --Rescue


Red



Double Red


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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