Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Shelter News - March 31, 2015

Shelter News

Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter

360 Haywood Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0127
Jack was rescued by Lost Dog Search and Rescue 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.

********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.
Day
Date
AM - 6 max
AM - 6 max
AM - 6 max
PM - 4 max
PM - 4 max
Wed
4/1
Kathy: 9-12
Nancy: 9-12

Pat: 2-5
Claire: 1-4
Thur
4/2
Kathy: 9-12
Karen: 9-11
Roger: 9-12
Liana: 9-11


Fri
4/3
Good
Friday

Shelter
Closed
Sat
4/4
Kathy: 9-10:30 -Orien -12




Sun
4/5
Kathy: 9-12
Linda: 9-12
Danielle: 9-11


Mon
4/6





Tue
4/7





Wed
4/8





The walking schedule and any changes made 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 Orientations are on hold until further notice****
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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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From Anne:

We are beginning a new year 2015 and as a reminder, I am in the process of collecting annual membership dues of $10 from all Friend's volunteers  (fosters included) at the shelter, Petsmart and Petvalu.  Anytime between now and at our annual meeting in April (more to come later) you can leave the money in the "blue pouch" with the shelter staff or at Petsmart.  Please include with the fee your name, email and phone number.  We have already made a big difference in the lives of cats and dogs and I hope this year we can do even more with your help.  Thank you, Anne Nowosad (Treasurer)


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There will be a special meeting of the Friends on April 12 at 1 p.m. to discuss finances and the bylaws.  All members are welcome to attend.

The meeting will be held at Barnegat Light Boro Hall at 1 p.m., 7th Street.

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Jack's rescue-me pic
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From Peggy:
Yes, another bake sale. This time it will be in Mays Landing Petsmart on April 4th, the day before Easter. We will be featuring photos with the “Easter Bunny.”Yes, another bake sale. This time it will be in Mays Landing Petsmart on April 4th, the day before Easter. We will be featuring photos with the “Easter Bunny.”

Donovan Catholic, located on 711 Hooper Avenue in Toms River, will be hosting an exciting upcoming event being held on the school property: a 5-K9 Dog Walk with all proceeds to benefit the Ocean County Animal Shelters. This is a first of its kind event with the intent of being an annual fundraiser to support the local animal shelters. We hope that you can add us to your blog to support this event as we need your help for it to be successful. We are seeking participants and/or organizations to walk in the event but also to please give donations to support the cause.  

Following is all the related information. If you have any questions, please contact me, or Mrs. Carol Wallace at cwallace@donovancatholic.org who is coordinating the event.

Thank you for your support.



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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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From Dottie:
Hi All Friends,

Save the date:  The Annual Meeting of the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter will be held on Saturday, April 25th starting with a luncheon at 12:00 noon in the Bay Avenue Community Center located at 775 East Bay Avenue. We will elect officers, discuss what was accomplished in 2014, our plans for 2015 and give out the Dog Bone, Catnip and Volunteer of the Year Awards,  We want you to be there!

See you in April,
Dottie Reynolds

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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


Garfunkel--Rescued
Shamrock--Adopted
Megatron--Adopted

Simon--Rescued

Parker--Adopted

Sweetie--Petsmart and adopted.
Nala - Adopted

Bootsie--Adopted

Baby

Madonna
Ci Ci--Rescued

Holly--Rescued

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Petsmart News from Peggy O.

At Petsmart and ready for adoption:

Cassidy

Maxie

Tarzan--foster

Roller
Domino

Jedi
Roller
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Max
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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


Carmella, 3-year-old Pit bull mix
http://youtu.be/lkc8asOVH-c
No cats or dogs
Kids 15 or older

DOUBLE Red



B Side
NOT Adoptable Dogs
Awaiting temperament test or reclaim:

Chubby
Enzo

Green


Yellow


Red


Juliet, 2-year-old Shepherd/Heeler mix


Double Red

Daisy

Donnie

Buster

Chance


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

George Bailey, formerly Bowser, 2-year-old Boxer/Lab mix

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

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