Sunday, January 4, 2015

Shelter News - January 4, 2015

Shelter News

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

Charlie was reclaimed.
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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
1/5
Lori: 9-12
Karen P.: 9-11
Patty: 9-12
Jim: 1-3

Tue
1/6
Janice: 9-11
Sarah: 9-12
Karen R.: 9-12
Roseanne: 1-4
Pat: 1-4
Wed
1/7
Sarah: 9-12


Pat 2-5

Thur
1/8



Sarah: 1-4

Fri
1/9



Sarah: 1-4

Sat
1/10





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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Hello FOSOCAS,

The December donation in the amount of $530.00 was sent through PayPal.

Since you are the January recipient as well, whatever sales we have today ad tomorrow will be in included in January donation.

Here is a flier if you would like to share it for the January online charity.

Happy New Year from Harness Lead!

Sincerely,

Lisa Flynn
owner

Harness Lead
100 S. Delaware Ave.
Beach Haven NJ 08008
www.harnesslead.com
609-709-1037


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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How Could You?
When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was bad, you’d shake your finger at me and ask how could you" But then you’d relent, and roll me over for a belly rub. My housebreaking took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be anymore perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because ice cream is bad for dogs," you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person" still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate. Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a prisoner of love. As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, investigated my ears, and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them and their touch- because your touch was now so infrequent-and I would have defended them with my life if need be. I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams, and together we waited for the sound of your car in the driveway. There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered yes" and changed the subject. I had gone from being your dog" to just a dog," and you resented every expenditure on my behalf.
Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your family," but there was a time when I was your only family. I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said I know you will find a good home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They understood the realities facing a middle-aged dog, even one with papers." You had to pry your son’s fingers loose from my collar as he screamed No Daddy! Please don't let them take my dog" And I worried for him, and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life. You gave me a good-bye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one, too. After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads and asked How could you?"
They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allow. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind -- that this was all a bad dream...or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. When I realised I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate. I retreated to a far corner and waited. I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day, and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room she placed me on the table and rubbed my ears, and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days. As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her, and I know that, the same way I knew your every mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, I lay down sleepily, looked into her kind eyes and murmured How could you" Perhaps because she understood my dogspeak, she said I’m so sorry." She hugged me, and hurriedly explained that it was her job to make sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or abandoned, or have to fend for myself- a place of love and light so very different from this earthly place. And with my last bit of energy, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my How could you" was not directed at her.
It was you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of I will think of you and wait for you forever.
May everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty. THE END
A note from the author: Jim Wills, 2001 -- If How Could You" brought tears to your eyes as you read it, as it did to mine as wrote it, It is because it is the composite story of the millions of formerly owned pets who die every year in Animal Shelters around the world. Anyone is welcome to distribute the essay for a noncommercial purpose, as long as it is properly attributed. Please use it to help educate, on your websites, in your newsletters, on animal shelters and Vet office bulletin boards. Tell the public that the decision to add a pet to the family is an important one for life, that animals deserve our love and sensible care, that finding another appropriate home for your animal is your responsibility and any local humane society or animal welfare league can offer you good advice, and that all life is precious. Please do your part to stop the killing, and encourage all spay and neuter campaigns in order to prevent unwanted animals.


Update Mojo, from his mom:

I can hardly believe he could be 14 years old. He limps a bit on rainy days and when he first gets up. We have a script for pain relief (as needed). My little jug, Lola, loves him and grooms him daily. He kind of melts into the sofa as she cleans his face. He comes alive when food is served. He still has the startle reflex, but has never once shown an iota of aggression. When it rains, he tries to jump in bed with us. We have limited space ( 3 dogs and my husband on a queen size mattress), so I usually end up sleeping with him in the guest room. My husband laughs and says Mojo is the only other male I can sleep with. During good weather he prefers to curl up in his dog bed. We do love this boy very, very much. Happy New Year!

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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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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--Aopted
Cassidy
Anastasia

Candy

Pretzel

Butler
SaraLee

Derby

Ivy

Lucy
Tom Tom

Mugsy

Roller

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

Missy, 1-1/2-year-old Pit bull mix
****Use Harness Only****

Red

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



DOUBLE Red


B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:

Baby

Green


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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