Thursday, May 7, 2015

Shelter News - May 7, 2015

Shelter News

Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter

360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127

Titan was rescued 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.


********There are no longer asterisks next to names. Previously asterisked walkers are now either reds or yellows until they are judged ready to be solo reds. Be advised all walkers must attend the training offered by management before walking dogs******

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.69
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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.

All Walkers must undergo training by management before walking dogs.
Red walkers are underscored.

Day
Date
AM - 6 max
AM - 6 max
AM - 6 max
PM - 4 max
PM - 4 max
Fri
5/8
Sarah: 9-12
Nancy: 9-12

Donna: 1-2
Eileen: 1:15-4
Sat
5/9
Bill: 9-12
Stephanie: 9-12
John: 9-12
Casey: 9-12
Linda T.: 9-12
Louise: 1-4
Donna: 1-3
Sun
5/10





Mon
5/11



Janice: 1-3

Tue
5/11





Wed
5/12





Thur
5/13





Fri
5/9






SP: Nancy Slavik Wednesday and Friday 9-11

The walking schedule can be viewed in real time at this link: 

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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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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We have a new "Special Project" classification as the weather warms up and the dogs are put outside in the runs. Volunteers would sign in as usual and be on the schedule, but they would not walk dogs. Their only duty is to sit outside when the dogs are in the runs and keep an eye on them so others are free to walk, mornings only when the public isn't around.  This change is perfect for experienced volunteers who don't feel comfortable walking the tough guys on any particular day.

Email me if you would be interested in sitting in the sun with the dogs.

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From Sunday:
Hi.  Our kittens fostered through the Friends are in need of some help. These kittens were given to us in November as ferals and we were trying to domesticate them. They couldn't be released at the time because it was too cold. Now it is warm enough and they are still not fully domesticated. We are in desperate need of someone who is willing to take these two on as outside cats or barn cats. Thank you so much. My number is (609) 618-8737 or sundaydarcangelo@yahoo.com.

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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Chance, waiting for his turn



Max, 9-year-old Weimaraner




Biscuit, 11-year-old Golden Retriever


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May Bake Sale!  Please let me know if you can bake and/or sit the table and for which day/times.
Saturday May 16 -- 9-3Sunday May 17 -- 10-3
BakersTableBakersTable
SheryylPeggy: 9-11Sherryl
Linda C.Nancy S.
Anita
Elisa: RaffleElisa: Raffle

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.*****************************************

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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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


Schnuggles
Cleo--Adopted
Hugh

Hannah

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Petsmart News from Peggy O.

At Petsmart and ready for adoption:

Cassidy--Adopted


Angel and Goddess


Stormy--Adopted

Roller
James Bond--Adopted

Casey--Adopted
Roller--Adopted
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Max--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


Yellow


Biscuit, 11-year-old Golden Retriever
Kids 10 or older
***Has masses***


Red


Max, 9-year-old Weimaraner
Kids 15 or older



Chance, 6-year-old Pit bull mix
Kids 15 or older, no cats


Marley, 5-year-old Boxer/American Bulldog mix
Kids 10 or older


Bambi, 1-year-old Doberman/Hound mix
Short walks - Surgery
Kids 15 or older


DOUBLE Red



B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:

Sadie and pups - Foster Needed

Forrest
Max
Jack
Ginger
Daisy
Cody--Rescue

Green


Yellow

Smokey

Red

Faith

Double Red


Ryder-- Rescue Needed




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



Roxy, 12-month-old Sheltie Mix
Kids 15 or older

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