Shelter News
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter
360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
Raina and Zeno were adopted TOGETHER!
Sophia was adopted today!
Roxy is officially a foster failure and has been adopted by volunteer Catherine!
Binky was also adopted today!
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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.
**Reactive dogs? Give them a ball or toy to carry as you take them out.****
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.
Red walkers are underscored.
****New dog walkers have a one-week grace period before management training will be scheduled, currently at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
Please contact me to be scheduled.*****
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Date
AM - 6 max
AM - 6 max
AM - 6 max
PM - 4 max
PM - 4 max
Thur
10/1
Janice: 9-11
Beth: 9-12
Laura: 9-12
Sarah: 1:30-4
Mike: 1-4
Casey: 2-4
Fri
10/2
Sarah: 9-12
Jeanne: 1-4
Sat
10/3
John: 9-12
Michelle: 9-12
Kathy: 9-12
Casey: 9-12
Louise: 1-4
Sun
10/4
Linda: 9-12
Kathy: 9-12
Casey: 9-12
Casandra: 1-3
Mon
10/5
Tue
10/6
Wed
10/7
Thur
10/8
Carol: SP Friday 9-12
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 are on Instagram! Follow us @FOSOCAS today!
http://www.gofundme.com/z8q3uew
Click here to help fund our boy Bam Bam's surgeries. Rescue Ridge and his adopters have stood by Bam Bam and paid thousands for his ear issues. We'd like to help a bit.
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Cash and Eric's Buckshot at Pack Ethic
Raina and Zeno going home!
Maggie's mom wrote: One year ago today I rescued Maggie from Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. It was a wonderful experience because of Maggie and the staff. We certainly have bonded and she is happy and content. I'm very honored that Mag decided to accept me into her life. Rescuing a 9 year old dog was very rewarding for me and I'm sure she has the best life that anyone could give her.
Rusty!
Every year, each Pet Valu store raises money to donate to their favorite charities. The Friends received a check from the Lacey Pet Valu where some of our foster kittens are help for 2379.59!
Thank you, PetValu!
From Melissa:
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.
**Reactive dogs? Give them a ball or toy to carry as you take them out.****
**Reactive dogs? Give them a ball or toy to carry as you take them out.****
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.
Red walkers are underscored.
****New dog walkers have a one-week grace period before management training will be scheduled, currently at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
Please contact me to be scheduled.*****
Carol: SP Friday 9-12
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AM - 6 max
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AM - 6 max
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AM - 6 max
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PM - 4 max
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PM - 4 max
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Thur
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10/1
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Janice: 9-11
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Beth: 9-12
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Laura: 9-12
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Sarah: 1:30-4
Mike: 1-4
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Casey: 2-4
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Fri
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10/2
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Sarah: 9-12
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Jeanne: 1-4
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10/3
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John: 9-12
Michelle: 9-12
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Kathy: 9-12
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Casey: 9-12
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Louise: 1-4
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Sun
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10/4
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Linda: 9-12
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Kathy: 9-12
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Casey: 9-12
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Casandra: 1-3
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Thur
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10/8
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The walking schedule can be viewed in real time at this link:
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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 are on Instagram! Follow us @FOSOCAS today!
Click here to help fund our boy Bam Bam's surgeries. Rescue Ridge and his adopters have stood by Bam Bam and paid thousands for his ear issues. We'd like to help a bit.
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Cash and Eric's Buckshot at Pack Ethic
Raina and Zeno going home!
 Maggie's mom wrote: One year ago today I rescued Maggie from Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. It was a wonderful experience because of Maggie and the staff. We certainly have bonded and she is happy and content. I'm very honored that Mag decided to accept me into her life. Rescuing a 9 year old dog was very rewarding for me and I'm sure she has the best life that anyone could give her. | |||||
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| Rusty! |
Every year, each Pet Valu store raises money to donate to their favorite charities. The Friends received a check from the Lacey Pet Valu where some of our foster kittens are help for 2379.59!
Thank you, PetValu!
From Melissa:
Please help by printing and hanging this flyer to help advertise our Shelter and wonderful pets for adoption. Simply pin on a bulletin board at your local library, post office, town hall, laundry mat, etc. or ask a store owner, restaurant, if you can hang in their window or wall. More exposure means more adoptions. Pass on to a friend to place one somewhere as well, the more the better!
If you’d like to make it two-sided for hanging in a window, print two, place back to back and tape together in the middle.
Also, it’s not necessary, but if you’d like to laminate a flyer they have laminate pouches at Staples and Office Max.
Thank you for getting the word out for our pets waiting for their forever home.
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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Please don't leave big, strong dogs unsupervised in Run #1, as a strong dog might be able to break out.
Please help by printing and hanging this flyer to help advertise our Shelter and wonderful pets for adoption. Simply pin on a bulletin board at your local library, post office, town hall, laundry mat, etc. or ask a store owner, restaurant, if you can hang in their window or wall. More exposure means more adoptions. Pass on to a friend to place one somewhere as well, the more the better!
If you’d like to make it two-sided for hanging in a window, print two, place back to back and tape together in the middle.
Also, it’s not necessary, but if you’d like to laminate a flyer they have laminate pouches at Staples and Office Max.
Thank you for getting the word out for our pets waiting for their forever home.
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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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.
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.
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.
Why share with your friends? -
You could win $1,000 or $500 for Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter.
When friends shop, they'll help Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter or their own favorite cause. Why not let them take advantage of over 1,400 stores that want to help?
The average shopper is raising over $30 - $100 a year for their cause ... all for free.
It's simple and automatic..
Five bucks free, just for trying us out.
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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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.
Why share with your friends? -
You could win $1,000 or $500 for Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter.
When friends shop, they'll help Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter or their own favorite cause. Why not let them take advantage of over 1,400 stores that want to help?
The average shopper is raising over $30 - $100 a year for their cause ... all for free.
It's simple and automatic..
Five bucks free, just for trying us out.
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!
You can see it here: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2QHTG5OOWSDVF/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ws_1pRtpb03PX8NV
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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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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.
Friends are on Facebook.
Click here to join.
We have a Wish List on Amazon!
You can see it here: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2QHTG5OOWSDVF/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ws_1pRtpb03PX8NV
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Check out our dogs and cats on Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ174.html
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
Bagneera
Binky--Adopted
Chandler
Ciara
Ms. Kitty
Squash--Adopted
Joseph--Adopted
Sassafrass
Stuberella
Tippy
Lola
Inu
Alex
Zsa Zsa
Auburn
Little Miss Sunshine
Tippy
Wally
Walter
Binky
Joy
Jade
Buddy--Adopted
Kermit
Hickory
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Petsmart News from Peggy O.
At Petsmart and ready for adoption:
At Petsmart and ready for adoption:
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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.
Afternoon walkers: Please be sure you empty any pools and water buckets before leaving.
Green
Yellow
Anderson, now Duke, 9-year-old Pit bull mix
Kids 5 or older
Video Link: https://youtu.be/NVFvDohz15U
Bella, 3-year-old Pit bull mix
Video Link: https://youtu.be/OuGgQqRCHPE
Kids 10 or older, no cats
Red
Apollo, 6- to 8-year-old Pit bull mix
Video Link: https://youtu.be/pfQjk1we7bw
NEW: http://youtu.be/IYlXBPJZkY4
Kids 10 or older
Lola, 3-1/2-year-old Pit bull
Video Link: http://youtu.be/wrZDPSbaGds
Kids 10 or older, no dogs
Checkers, 4- to 5-year-old Pit bull mix
Kids 10 or older, no cats
Malla, 3.5-year-old Mastiff mix
Video Link: https://youtu.be/ygw8sCLs1KY
Kids 10 or older
DOUBLE Red
B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:
Green
Sarge--may have pen time together
Sammy--may have pen time together
Yellow
Mugsy, 10- to 12-month-old Puggle/Hound mix
Kids 5 or older
RED
Dovey
Double Red
In Foster Care or Boarded and Available
through the Friends' Rescue
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.
Afternoon walkers: Please be sure you empty any pools and water buckets before leaving.
Green
Yellow
Anderson, now Duke, 9-year-old Pit bull mix
Kids 5 or older
Video Link: https://youtu.be/NVFvDohz15U
Bella, 3-year-old Pit bull mix
Video Link: https://youtu.be/OuGgQqRCHPE
Kids 10 or older, no cats
Red
Apollo, 6- to 8-year-old Pit bull mix
Video Link: https://youtu.be/pfQjk1we7bw
NEW: http://youtu.be/IYlXBPJZkY4
Kids 10 or older
Lola, 3-1/2-year-old Pit bull
Video Link: http://youtu.be/wrZDPSbaGds
Kids 10 or older, no dogs
Checkers, 4- to 5-year-old Pit bull mix
Kids 10 or older, no cats
Malla, 3.5-year-old Mastiff mix
Video Link: https://youtu.be/ygw8sCLs1KY
Kids 10 or older
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DOUBLE Red
B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:
Green
Sarge--may have pen time together
Sammy--may have pen time together
Yellow
Mugsy, 10- to 12-month-old Puggle/Hound mix
Kids 5 or older
RED
Dovey
Double Red
In Foster Care or Boarded and Available
through the Friends' Rescue
