Dog Room Shift Log
- For volunteer newbies or those wanting a refresher, read the Dog Shift 101 document here.
- Be sure to fill in the schedule with your availability. The schedule can be found here.
Dog Room Coordinator
Concerning the Shift/Dog Room, Scheduling: Chyanne Edgar, chyanne.caaws@gmail.com
Dog Medical Coordinator
Julie Amador, jlacaaws@gmail.com / 2nd: Charles Beard / 3rd: Amanda Jones
Dumped Animals Contacts
Dogs, Elise, 2nd Julie, 3rd Jamie
Cats, Michelle Soileau or Charles
Communications, Email Lists, If Can’t Reach Others
Kelly Hohenberger, kelly.caaws@gmail.com
NEW! ANONYMOUS QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS ETC
We always want everyone to feel fully comfortable and confident in us and encourage a Doors Always Open Policy for all members of the organization and encourage you to let us know of any questions, concerns, complaints, etc, that you may have. That said we do recognize that not everyone wishes to speak up for fear of consequences and wanted to give you a way in which to relay your message anonymously. We do ask for name and email, but that is only if you wish, and remind you that if we don’t have your information we cannot answer your query directly. Further, you should know that if you do report something against someone for inappropriate behavior that disrupts the organization or endangers the dogs, your information would be kept private from the accused regardless of if submitted anonymously or not.
Things to Remember: Updated 2/21/18
- NO human food is to be given to any dogs, EVER.
- Pick up all food bowls by end of shift and wash out, unless directed specifically to do otherwise. This is in the Dog 101, it encourages grazing. Give them the shift to eat, if they do not, pick it up.
- All clips should be clipped in the back of the runs for the water bowls at all times.
- Slip leads or leashes must be used at all times to bring dogs in and out from the yards.
- KONGS: Do not stuff the Kongs with food, this causes an issue where rancid food is left in them for days which is disgusting and could cause a digestive issue. If a Kong has ANY damage, throw it out, this poses an obstruction issue if the dog breaks off pieces and swallows it – Proper cleaning method is by soaking in bleach water in the sink and then rinsed until there is no bleach smell. Do not leave the toys to soak between shifts. They need to be cleaned, rinsed and laid out to dry.
- Please turn off the large fan, dishwasher, washer, and/or dryer whether or not the clothes/dishes are done when you leave. It is a fire hazard to leave them on unattended. If a cycle of the dishwasher is unable to be run, please hand wash the dishes in the bathroom and lay out on a towel over one for the wire crates to dry for the next shift. Please do not leave an excessive amount of dishes for the following shift.
- A Note on Doggy Field Trips: Please contact Julie and/or Chyanne for doggy field trips. We and the dogs would LOVE for more people to take our pups out on field trips. To dog friendly coffee shops or restaurants, the park if appropriate, etc, we just need to know ahead of time and make sure they don’t have appointments etc, that it’s appropriate for that specific dog, that you have the code to get in and out and that you’re fully trained. ALWAYS remember to note it in the log below with your name, the dog or dogs you’re taking, and a phone number you can be reached at. Remember only one dog per person, if you plan something for multiple dogs there must be one handler per dog, approved by us.
REMEMBER TO TEXT JULIE ANY MEDICAL CONCERN,
If you cannot reach her and need to speak to someone immediately
call Charles Beard. Contact info is posted in the room.
messes: the breakfast pups, noodle, and leo
dogs fed and meds given
laundry washed but not dried
dishes washed
chores done
ISO cleaned
Dogs fed,.medicated.
One of the pups taken to the vet
Anchovy did not have any stool this shift
Messes: Breakfast pups; Leo; Phoenix; and Topeka
Meals: all ate well
Meds given
Chores completed
Laundry: can load more–(Sorry late donations and cat room stuff–too late to start)
Dishes: can load more
ISO’s bleached and sprayed and cleaned
Yards scooped and bags to dumpster
Lots of outside time for all dogs; water provided
Swept the shelter
Water for first messes ready
Last minute breaks given
Walks for Jack and Buddy–Played ball with Norma Jean
Cuddles and belly rubs for Noodle; Buddy; and sat in kennel with Phoenix
Refilled bleach bottle
Treats given
Anchovy barked ALL NIGHT!!
We are desperately in need of people to help us return phone calls on a 1 week per month basis. It will be bout 1 hour a day, 1 week per month. We need at least 2 more people so the 2 currentlyl doing so won’t be so burnt out! If interested pls email me kelly.caaws@gmail.com or text/call 225-324-8903.
Messes: Anchovy, puppies, Leo.
Chores done, meds given, yards scooped, poop bags and bathroom trash to dumpster, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry completed, recycling bin brought from curb, donations processed, cleaned toilet and sink, Iso’s bleached/rinsed.
Everyone ate well.
Gwen was good today!
Anchovy still has blood in her stool. Dewormed per Julie and she will come by tonight to set up meds sheets for future dosing.
Beautiful morning, everyone got lots of outside time 🙂
Messes: breakfast pups, Leo, Phoenix, then Anchovy later in the shift
Meds given
Toast came back from the vet all full of energy! Started his Rimadyl
Laundry is dirty
The two bowls in the dishwasher are dirty
Iso sprayed
Still can’t find the enrichment chart. Everyone got lots of outside time, cuddles for Gwen, Buddy and Noodle
Anchovy had a reddish stool and was a little snappy with me (Sarah) but not with Caroline. Not sure if he just has a problem with me or maybe he isn’t feeling well. Only noticed coughing twice
Dogs have been fed and medicated.
Anchovy had some blood in his stool
Please leave puppy pads in Phoenix’s kennel. We are going to try and pad train him so it would be easier to get him adopted. Keep the floor covered with them and We will slowly decrease it to one. Please throw away all soiled pads away in outside trash can.
Where is the enrichment chart?? Welcome to Monday nights Gabi! Anchovy had bright red, clotted poop throughout the shift. No coughing, but some sneezing. Messes: breakfast pups, Topeka, Leo, Anchovy Meds given. Waffles came back tonight from spay, started her ramadyl with food. Gave Buddy his foam Please keep an eye on Norma Jean and Clara- NJ was persistently biting at her gate to try to chew through it to get to Clara. We wanted to move Clara, but there are no empty kennels. Dishes ran and emptied. Laundry ran and folded. Laundry is full again due to muddy towels.… Read more »
Waffles back from vet.
Messes: Breakfast Puppies, Anchovy, Clara, Topeka, Leo
Meds given
Everyone fed. Anchovy and CeCe didn’t finish so I left their bowls with them
Anchovy still has blood in his poop, but I didn’t hear a cough
Unable to clean kennels because of the rain (the dogs were too scared to go outside)
I was able to bring everyone out for a bathroom break at the end
Loaded dishwasher, not enough to run
all dogs were fed and medicated
found mucusy blood in Anchovy’s poop and he is still coughing
washed dishes and put them away
scooped yard
folded laundry
Iso sprayed, fresh mop water left
Messes: Puppies, Leo, Clara, Anchovy
found mucusy blood in Grits poop, seems to hurt when he’s being lifted.
Anchovy had solid poop but also had a bit of blood
Iso cleaned
Loaded dishwasher did not have time for cycle
Load in washing machine was not ran yet
Everybody ate, meds were given, and let Julie know about the Grits situation.
Took Noodle for walk
make sure to take Norma out on left side to avoid her getting to Clara.
Clara has been sneezing a lot this shift
Anchovy was coughing a little bit.
Separated the pups so they are in a single kennel again.
iso cleaned, yards scooped
Clara did not poop this shift.
Anchovy had normal stool
Anchovy ate half of his food
items in washer is clean. Just needs to be transferred to dryer
Lazarus has been adopted!!!! He has already gone to his new home. Clara will be adopted later this week. Leo does not need to be concrete only anymore.
Messes: puppies, Topekia, Anchovy, Noodle, Laz, and Phoenix.
Clara did not poop this shift. Anchovy had soft stool but thats probably from new food.
Gwen was very difficult trying to get inside, had to give her a treat.
Everyone ate meds that were given. Laz got his pill.
Dishwasher has been ran and bowls have been put away.
Lets keep training Noodle on not to jump.
The new dogs were great!
yards scooped iso cleaned
We are going to try and wean off Laz/Phoenix from wet food.
Messes breakfast pups, Leo, Topeka, Laz and Phoenix. Gwen had throw up with rocks in it. Gwen also was very aggressive when trying to get her in. Everyone ate meds given. Chores done. New dogs were fed Clara ate Anchovy did not. Ashley left a car seat cover to be washed. It is in the machine.
New dogs Clara and Anchovy are here!!!!
Messes: Norma Jean, Topeka, Leo, puppies.
Chores done, meds given, yards scooped, big trash and poop bags to dumpster, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry completed, plants watered, Iso’s bleached/rinsed.
Everyone ate well.
Beautiful morning, lots of outside time for all.
Lauren brought another big load of cleaning supplies and treats from her sorority!!!
The nest belongs to a Mockingbird 🙂
Messes: All puppies, Topeka, Laz, and Leo
Everyone ate
Meds given
Dishes in machine are clean
Concrete cleaned
walks and play time
playlist has been updated.
Also a bird has made a nest on the shelves where we keep the poop scoopers so please be aware when you walk over there. I was going to move her to the top shelf until I noticed she had already laid eggs in there and I didn’t want to disturb it too much. We should probably keep 2 scoopers off the shelves so that way we won’t disturb the next too much.
Messes: Puppies; Leo; Topeka; Noodle; Lazarus; and Phoenix
Meds given
Meals: all ate well
Chores completed
Laundry: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Dishes: not enough for a load
Yards scooped; bag to dumpster
ISO’s bleached and sprayed clean
Walks: Buddy and Jack
Played ball in the yard with buddy
Lots of outside time for all pups; water provided for all pups while outside
Water for first messes ready
Shelter swept
Last minute breaks given
Treats given
**Noodle pees on the stuffed beds; washed. Only use the bed that’s in there now**
Messes: Puppies, Leo, Topeka, Norma Jean.
Chores done, meds given, dishes and laundry completed, poop scooped and bags to dumpster, lots of boxes and trash to dumpster, donations processed, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, water buckets refreshed. Plants were very dry, watered them.
*Be careful with the new mop bucket. I was squeezing the mop and it tipped over, me with it. I mopped it all up, but left a towel in front of the water cooler since there was a bit of puddle there. *
Everyone ate well.
Beautiful morning, lots of outside time for all!!
Messes: breakfast pups, Leo, Topeka, Phoenix/Lazarus
Buddy had thrown up before I got here, but he seemed normal during shift
Meds given – Lazarus ate all of his meds
Ran and emptied dishes
Laundry was ran and put in the dryer – only half of it dried, the other half is still damp and in the dryer
all of the dogs had lots of outside time
ISO cleaned and sprayed
Fresh mop water out
CHECK OUT OUR NEW SIGN FOR ADOPTION DAYS! It says “I said yup to the pup”, and our adopters can use it when posing with their new pups that they’ve adopted from us when they come get them from the shelter/adoption days! 🙂 Huge shout out to Ritchie– we gave him the idea and he made it in like an hour! So kind! Messes: pups, Leo, Noodle peed on her bed so we switched it out. It will need to be washed (We realized towards the end of the shift that it was covered in pee) Meds given, Laz and… Read more »
NJ’s clip was left off the lock of her kennel, please make sure to double check this before leaving! Messes: Breakfast puppies, Topeka, Laz and Phoenix, Leo, Noodle The dishes in the dishwasher were still a bit dirty when we got here, so we reran the load. There was not enough time to run another load Both yards scooped Laz and Phoenix were a lot more friendly and vocal today, but I was unable to get them separated to give Laz his meds. I left his bowl with food and meds in the fridge for the PM shift It look… Read more »
Messes: All puppies, Phoenix and Lazarus, Leo, Topeka
All meds given
Lazarus ate all food and meds
Phoenix went outside for a bit
Dishwasher, washer, dryers run
Laundry folded on top of dryers
Bleached and sprayed isos
Scooped shelter side yard
Playtime for Buddy with tennis balls!
Noticed that when puppies were out in puppy pen, they were trying to chew off pieces of rusted metal, we kept an eye on them throughout the shift when they were outside.
Messes: Puppies, Leo, Topeka, Lazarus/Pheonix, NOrma
Got Phoenix outisde.
Everyone took their meds
Everyone ate.
Cleaned as many kennels as i had time for.
Washer needs to be run.
Traded out Phoenix/Lazarus’s Blanket since it had pee on it.
Messes: Puppies, Leo, Buddy, Lazarus
Lazarus sniffed my hand calmly through the gate fence. He ate his medicine and he and Pheonix ate all their dinner. And they even came to gate and took their treats.
Puppies have been separated into separate runs.
Everyone had plenty of outside time. Busy shift due to lots of adoptions.
Meds given and chores done.
Violet was finalized today! Also tiger, betty, and honey was adopted. Leo is pending vet check.
Messes: Leo, Puppies, Phoenix/Laz, Jack, Topeka
Everyone fed
Meds given
Dishes in dishwasher are clean
Laundry run
Yards scooped
ISO cleaned for apartment side
ISO apartment side not cleaned for puppies to go back in
Leo and Puppies spend majority time outside
Leo did not poop this shift
Messes breakfast pups, Lazarus, Phoenix and Leo poop and pee. Laz and Phoenix was solid everyone else very soft. Chores done meds given and everyone ate. CC brushed. Sat with Laz and got some licks on my fingers and lots of tail wags. Put together new mop bucket thanks Libby it is wonderful.
Messes: OMG so much poo! Breakfast puppies, Norma Jean, Topeka, Phoenix/Laz, Leo.
Topeka had puked up gravel. There was blood in Laz/Phoenix’ poo and in the breakfast pups (which was also kind of slimy).
Chores done, meds given, dishwasher unloaded and 1 load completed, 1 load laundry completed, cleaned/refilled outside water buckets, bleached/rinsed Iso’s, yards scooped, poop bags to curb, refilled dogfood bin.
Everyone ate well.
Lauren brought in tons of milk bones donations from her school mates!!!
Nice morning, lots of outside time 🙂
Messes: All puppies, Leo, Topeka
Everyone ate!
Meds given
Dishes in machine are washed
Iso/Concrete cleaned
Yards scooped
Someone dropped off 2 bags of blankets
grits and yogurt had diarrhea
Messes: all puppies; Leo; Tiger; Lazarus; and Phoenix( SOOO MUCH POOP)
Meals: all ate well
Meds given
Dryers restarted and clothes folded; (1) load washed/dried/put away
Dishes: can load more
Chores completed
Yards scooped; bags taken to dumpster
ISO’s bleached and sprayed clean
Played ball in yard with Buddy
Lots of outside time for all pups tonight
***Please do not give puppies soft or stuffed toys. When we arrived, there was torn stuffing in the kennels***
Water for first messes ready
Last minute breaks given
Treats given
Messes: Norma Jean, Leo, breakfast babies, Tiger, Laz/Phoenix, Topeka.
Chores done, meds given, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry, *restart dryers, please!*, yards scooped, poop bags to dumpster, plants watered, donations processed.
Everyone ate well.
Nice morning, lots of outside time.
Cecilia to vet and back with Elise for annual vacs.
Messes: Leo, breakfast pups, Laz/Phoenix, Tiger, Topeka
Meds given
Dishes and laundry are dirty
Enrichment chart updated
Switched Grits and Yogurt from Violet’s old kennel with Tiger, per Chyanne, because the crack in the floor makes it hard to clean their messes
Washed the puppies’ butts and bellies since they were feeling pretty gross
Iso sprayed
Water out for first messes
Lazarus and Phoenix had some red stool in their kennel
Messes: all breakfast pups, Leo, Tiger, Topeka, Noodle, Laz/Phoenix
Meds given, including Laz. Both he and Phoenix ate
Dishes ran and emptied. There were a TON of dirty blankets from the cat room when we got in, we were only able to wash and dry one load of laundry. Dryers need to be emptied
Took Noodle for a walk, she was nervous, but it was good! Walk for Gwen. Plenty of play time for all, as well as final potty breaks.
ISO bleached and hosed down
Fresh mop water out
Messes: Leo, Breakfast puppies, Topeka, Tiger, Laz and Phoenix, Gwen A bleach bottle was left hanging on the inside of Topeka’s kennel, please be careful! Phoenix and Laz both ate, but I was unable to separate them so Laz did not get his meds. Noticed Gwen’s tail looked limp when she was outside, let’s keep an eye on it. Scooped both yards Ran and reloaded dishwasher NJ got her meds Trash taken out There was a lot of bugs by the poop bucket in the back, so I hosed down that patio Everyone got a lot of outside time! Jack… Read more »
Messes: Breakfast puppies, Lazarus and Phoenix, Topeka, Leo, Tiger
Meds given; Lazarus did not eat his meds or any food throughout shift
Chores done
Dishwasher needs to be run, so sorry the dishes piled up at the end!
Laundry run, just a few towels in the washer that need to be run
Everyone got outside time
Gwen was not cooperative going out, made her get down and sit before being brought back in.
Sat with Lazarus for a bit, was super unresponsive
Isos sprayed
Shelter side poop bag taken out
Messes: Breakfast pups (with poop stomps), Norma, Honey, TIger, Leo
Everyone ate.
Meds given. Lazarus ate a little bit of his meds, Phoenix got into it too.
DIshes washed.
Everyone got a good amount of time outside
Isos sprayed.
Messes: Tiger, breakfast pups and Leo, Norma Jean
meds given
Dishes and laundry are dirty
Iso sprayed
Don’t worry, Violet got to bring her green bone to her foster home!
Violet went into foster and smokey is leaving to be adopted today.
med given
yards scooped, iso cleaned
dishes in dishwasher cleaned
Messes all puppies, poop so much poop, Leo, Tiger, Topeka, Lazarus and Phoenix. Everyone ate meds given. Lazarus even licked my fingers. Chores done laundry and dishes washed. Rigged mop bucket with zip ties, new bucket has been ordered. Savannah worked with Norma on sit and down. Water should also be ordered soon for cooler.
Messes: Norma Jean, Leo, puppies, Laz/Phoenix. Chores done, meds given, dishwasher and dryers emptied, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry completed, yards scooped, poop bags and large trash can to dumpster, recycling can to curb, processed donations, refilled bleach sprayer, bleached/rinsed Iso’s. Everyone ate well!! Ashley brought by the remaining 2 puppies. Don’t know their names. Ashley is coming back this afternoon and will hopefully sort that out. Feeding amounts aren’t on list for them. Saw Norma Jean butt scoot. Leo’s last stool was a little soft. Beautiful morning, lots of outside time and did as much loving as… Read more »
Mess: Norma Jean, Puppies, Tiger, Leo, Topeka, Noodle
Meds Given
Dishes in machine are clean
Laundry is clean but needs to be dried
Concrete cleaned
lots of play time
Messes: Tiger, Topeka, Laz and Leo x 5 Meds: Given Food–All Ate–Laz ate his med Dishes–can load more Washed a load of clothes-folded two loads– RESTART RIGHT DRYER PLESE Iso bleached and sprayed clean ( Could NOT OPEN the top on the Bleach Spray bottle–someone very strong needs to get that off)-had to just pour from bleach bottle Lots of outside time and lots of pooping going on tonight Yards scooped again and again–bag to dumpster Last min breaks for All Treats given Water for first messes Ashley sprayed her car dog mat and will pick up tomorrow after it… Read more »
Also -puppies are 1/2 cup puppy food and they are some cute!!
Grits and yogurt ‘ the puppies’ are now at shelter! Very friendly!