Dog Room Shift Log
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Dog Room Coordinator
Concerning the Shift/Dog Room, Scheduling: Kelly Hohenberger, kelly.caaws@gmail.com
Dog Medical Coordinator
Julie Amador, jlacaaws@gmail.com / 2nd: Charles Beard / 3rd: Amanda Jones
Dumped Animals Contacts
Dogs, Kelly, 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. This will remain fully anonymous, unless you choose to let us know.
Things to Remember: Updated 3/3/26
- NO human food. Pick up all food bowls by end of shift. Turn off dryer/ dishwasher/washing machine before leaving. Leave on radio, and in morning leave garage doors half open.
- KONGS: Do not stuff the Kongs with food, treats, meats, peanut butter, etc. This causes an issue where food stuck inside goes rancid and can make the dogs ill.
- Medical Issues: Always alert Julie by text to any medical issue. Soft stool, wounds, any odd behavior such as lethergy, noticing repeated notations of not eating etc.
- A Note on Doggy Field Trips: Please contact Julie and/or Kelly 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. 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.
Messes: Chilli, Lucy, Dorff, Pretzel
Meds given
Dishes and laundry are dirty
Topeka ate everything after Carson sat with her a while
Updated enrichment chart; left foster dogs on there just in case
Dorff did really well today. Fewer messes than normal and good with training
Iso sprayed
Test
Messes: Dorff, Chili, Pretzel, Mr. Biggs
Someone left donations by the door. Left them under the white board. Except the pill bottles, which I left outside because that’s just weird.
Everyone fed & medicated, Topeka eventually ate with some water added & 1 on 1 time.
Chores done
Internet on computer not working so posting from my phone!
Meds given
Dishes washed but still air drying
Celine and Zoey to foster
Everyone got slow feeders. Topeka ate with water
Luther’s cone is still necessary. He is still trying to itch and lick
Patty Monday a.m.
All ate except Topeka, even when I wet her food.
Messes: Dorff, Zoey, Pretzel, Chili.
Gave meds.
Dishes in machine dirty.
Did regular chores and laundry.
Picked up yard.
Messes: Dordf, Chili, Zoey, Pretzel
Computer refused to submit.
Most of the dogs at an event. The 5 left got plenty of attention. Eerily quiet with so few dogs. Dorff was also better behaved.
Dishes and laundry done. What’s in the dishwasher is from the event and needs to be washed.
All dogs back.
Messes: Pretzel, Dorf, Zoey. Zoey had one normal stool, one loose, and one diarrhea.
Everyone ate. Topeka ate after I added water.
Meds given.
Laundry washed and dried. May need to start drier again.
Dishes washed.
Dogs had a good amount of time outside.
Mr. Biggs had a bit of a cough. Please keep an eye on it.
I fixed the gate to Luthor’s run. It’s still a bit hard but should be better.
Messes: Lucy, Chili, Pretzel, Zoey, Dorrf Meds Given. Chili does not like peanut butter Meals: Topeka ate some of her AM food. We added a little more with water and she gobbled it up. @Kelly H. she is almost out of Urinary Food Chuck took his time eating, but eventually ate all of his food with no additives. Zoey had loose stool in her run 4x. Dorrf: Bleached his entire run (floor and walls) Lots of caked poop in the floor crevices. Worked on sit, stay, wait commands. Lots of caked poop stuck on majority of the run’s floors. Please… Read more »
Saturday morning was unstaffed because I had a long week and spaced, sorry guys. We fed and medicated and cleaned when we got here for adoptions with the help of Sarah and Darian, but thanks guys!!! Big day for fosters!!! Wendy went with Darian into foster, Patches went in to foster, and Celine and Zoey will be going to the same foster home on Monday. Fingers crossed for both Patches and Celine/Zoey that theyre the foster fails we anticipate them being!!! Jamie will be back around 7 or so to pick up Andy, please don’t feed he’s used to 8pm… Read more »
Meds given
Topeka and Chili did not eat
Leaving laundry and dishes running since adoptions are here
Lots of love for Drako’s side of the room, not much for Lucy’s side (minus Celine; she got some adoption attention)
Messes Dorff, Wendy, Zoey, Pretzel and Lucy. Everyone ate and meds were given. Chili is not a fan of the ear drops. Chuck will eat off of a plate. Zoey threw up most of her food after drinking a gallon of water but otherwise appeared fine. Chores done. Load of laundry and dishes complete.
Chilli and Chuck back from vet. Chuck is fine. Chilli has kennel cough and an ear infection, meds are set up.
Chilli and Chuck to vet
(Couldn’t enter note by laptop) Messes: Patches, Dorff, Zoey, Wendy, Pretzel. Chores done, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry completed, all kennels deep cleaned, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags and big trash to dumpster, plants watered, donations processed, refilled puppy food bin and outdoor bleach sprayer. Everyone ate well. Normal poops except (Lucy?) had eaten a lot of sticks and the poop was reddish and mucousy. The bleach spray seemed to be extra strong, making people and dogs sneeze. It was also extra streaky. I added a little water to the bottles. A woman brought by a sweet little… Read more »
Messes dorff,zoey,pretzel,wendy,patches
Dogs fed and medicated
Chores done
Iso cleaned
Dishes done
Treats given
Messes: dorff, patches, Zoey, Wendy, Lucy, pretzel
Fed/meds given. Topeka ate after adding water.
Chores done except 2nd laundry load needs to dry again.
Treats given
(Sent from my phone bc it won’t post on the computer)
Messes: Topeka, Wendy, Dorff, Zoey, Pretzel, Patches
Meds given
Meals: all ate well
Chores completed- all runs and beds cleaned; pails cleaned/refilled
Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Laundry: Can load more- clothes are dirty
Yards scooped; bags to dumpster
ISO’s and back patio bleached and sprayed clean
Water for first messes ready
Last minute breaks given
Treats given
Lots of outside time for all; water provided for outside ISO pups
Nice night!
I typed this twice at the shelter, but I couldn’t get the site to accept it 🙁
Messes: Dorff, Patches, Wendy, Zoey, Pretzel, Zoey.
Chores done, meds given, 1 load wash and 1 load dishes completed, all kennels deep cleaned, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, refilled water cooler jug, refreshed outside water pails, plants watered, donations processed, scrubbed toilet and sink.
Everyone ate well. Normal poops.
Beautiful morning! Lots of outside time and limited loves/plays for all.
Test
Messes: Zoey, Dorff, Pretzel
Meds given
Caught Zoey digging a nice big hole in the yard
Topeka and Chili ate food without adding water
Chili was still sneezing but only when he’s on the leash. Maybe an excitement thing?
Not quite enough laundry to wash
Iso sprayed
Oh and can we get Zoey a bigger bed? She’s outgrowing hers.
Messes: Patches, Dorff, Zoey, Wendy, Pretzel,
Drako and Patches can open the back gate. We will need to start using the clip. Drako did it twice.
Topeka still had a treat from last night she didn’t eat. She did eat her food when it was wet. So, it seems she doesn’t want anything hard. Also, is Topeka allowed to get treats with her urinary issues?
Chili needed water added to his food.
Chores done.
Last minute Zoey loose stool.
meds given
soaked topeka food for 5 mins before eating and she ate right away
luther wouldnt eat out of bowl but was eager to eat out of hand
no more beds for patches! she tore hers up
NO JOLLIBALL/BIG BLUE PLASTIC BALL IN DORFFS KENNEL. HE IS EATING THEM!!!
luthers incision is still bothering him a lot
chili still coughing
mr biggs sneezing
switched zoey & patches at kellys request
not enough laundry for a load
dishes washed but not dry
Monday a.m. No messes Drako, Topeka, Lucy, Patches, Celine, Chili. Luther
Gave meds. All ate but Topeka
Did dishes. Laundry wet in dryer.
Did chores. Everyone had time outside. but no walks because of amount of guest.
Took out trash.
Patches opened back gate so I put a clip back there.
Messes: Wendy, Dorff, Zoey, Patches, Lucy Zoey seems to be afraid to come out of her run with Dorff next to her. Meds given. Everyone ate except Luther. Topeka ate very slowly. Spent a good 20 minutes trying to get Celine inside– she kept lying on her back and refusing to get up even with the lead on her and me pushing her over and tempting with treats. Laundry washed and dried (clothes in dryer ready to be folded in AM). Dishwasher ran (dishes in it are clean) and dishes stacked on top are dirty (sorry I didn’t have time… Read more »
Messes: Wendy, Dorff, Zoey, Pretzel, Patches, Lucy
LOTS of messes and with then new dogs cleanup took a long time.
Everyone, but Chili and luthor ate. Topeka ate after I added some water. I think she’s just not fond of the urinary food.
Laundry washed and dryed
Didn’t get a chance to start dishes. Sorry.
Isos sprayed and sanitzed.
Cleaned as many runs as I could get to.
Chili had a bit of a cough. Please keep an eye on it.
Messes: Dorff and Zoey
Topeka did not eat her food. They said her teeth are fine so either we are feeding her too much or she just doesn’t like the urinary food. I think Kelly is going to check with Julie to see what to do.
Dishes and laundry done. There is some damp laundry left in the left dryer.
Plenty of attention for Pretzel. Zoey and Celine had too much fun in the mud and needed a bath.
A lot of new dogs in ISO. They had to put a cone on Luther who kept licking his privates.
Got some supplies in: a new kinkless hose, it’s on top of the black hose and meant to replace it i just didn’t have an opportunity to do so – also Shop vac, water cups on top of water dispenser, magnets, and a second bin to wash toys in… Honestly I was trying to go bigger and thought 5gal would be plenty but i shoulda gotten a 10 gal. Adoptions dead. No potential adoptions b ut someone should be back next week to potentially foster Celine and Zoey which would be wonderful! Luthor’s surgery spot is swollen, he’s been licking… Read more »
New dog named Mr. Biggs!!! Very sweet!!
New dog Chuck. He’s very, very sweet.
Messes: Seems like everyone! Lots of poop everywhere!
Gave meds. All ate except Topeka and Bagley. Left bowls in their house.
Dishes still drying. Laundry in dryer.
All had outside time.
Did chores.
Think I saw a worm in Luthers poop.
Messes: all except drako, topeka, luther, bagley
Meds given, all runs cleaned
luther has a problem with his privates, they are inflamed and he his avoiding putting weight on his hind legs.
topekas so chunky now!
Messes: Dorff, Patches, Wendy, Celine, Zoey, Luther, Lucy.
Chores done, meds given, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, all kennels deep cleaned, outside water pails refreshed, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, plants fertilized.
Brought treats from home.
Everyone ate well, including Topekal. Normal poops, no tapeworms noted in Luther’s poo.
Nice morning, lots of outside time, play/loves for all! 🙂
We have 2 new dogs!! Both very sweet! Please watch Luthers poop to make sure he don’t have any more tape worms.
messes: dorff, lucy, zoey, patches, wendy, pretzel,
chores done
everyone fed and medicated
not a lot of time outside bc it’s raining pretty hard
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Patches, Lucy, Pretzel, Zoey Fed & meds Chores done I’m pretty sure Zoey thinks the yard is for playing only bc she always goes once she comes inside. Topeka ate well, I don’t think she’s playing with her toys though. this morning they looked like they hadn’t been touched since PM shift & they’re still where I put them. Her disdain for Pretzel gets her running along the fence though. Dorff was extra stubborn today with his commands. I took other pups out instead when he growled & ignored drop it bc I didn’t want to reward… Read more »
Messes: Zoey, Pretzel, Dorff, and Wendy (Zoey x3 soft poops in kennel throughout shift) Meds given Meals: all ate well All kennels cleaned (beds cleaned/pails cleaned &refilled/floors swept & mopped) Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away Laundry: (1) load washed/dried/put away Shelter swept Inside bleach bottles refilled Yards scooped and bags to dumpster ISO’s and back patio bleached and sprayed clean Lots of outside yard time for all; nice night (thankfully no rain!) Loves and cuddles for all pups tonight Water for first messes ready Last minute breaks given All kennel latches secure and doors locked/garage doors down Treats given **… Read more »
Patches had some intestinal parasites, so she has Panacur powder over food for 3 evenings (1 envelope over evening meal). She also has Rimadyl for pain with meals for 3 days. The pills are in halves, but she needs to take 2 halves (equals 1 whole) with meals 2x per day for 3 days.
Topeka had no evident dental issues. Dr. Hebert said to just monitor her eating for now. She’s put on some weight since last visit, so she’s not malnourished at this point.
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Zoey, Patches.
Chores done, meds given, not enough laundry for a load, 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, patio/Iso’s blown, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, plants watered, all kennels deep cleaned, outside bleach sprayer refilled.
Everyone ate well. Wet Topeka’s first. Normal poops except some blood in Patches’.
Patches to spay.
Worked on leash walking and sit with Dorff.
Zoey got a shampoo after she took a mud bath in the yard.
Beautiful morning, everyone had lots of time outside 🙂
Messes: Dorff, Patches, Wendy, Topeka (she cleaned her own mess), Pretzel, Zoey
Meds given
Topeka ate just fine
Struggling with Dorff on “drop it” but he’s a “sit” master
Dishes and laundry are dirty
I completely forgot to soak the dirty toys until the end of the shift, but I set them to soak overnight
Enrichment chart updated
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Lucy, Pretzel, Zoey
Fed/meds given
Laundry & dishes done.
Yards scooped & bags to dumpster.
-messes: dorff, pretzel, zoey, wendy -meds given -everyone got slow feed bowls except celine & topeka. i soaked topekas food in water for about 15 mins before giving it to her, she ate right away. Julie said topeka has a wednesday vet appointment!!! -her gums are super inflamed, so i removed all hard toys from her kennel that they dont tear her mouth up. i left kong like toys in there -removed jolliballs from dorffs kennel as somebody said he was eating the plastic. -removed the towels on wendys plexiglass because she ripped them off -printed out updated feeding chart,… Read more »
If we’re able to we certainly will, thanks!
Topeka is going to the vet Wednesday for an exam. Libby noticed she may have an issue with her mouth and may have lost a tooth.
Messes: Dorff Wendy Patches Pretzel Puppy
Gave meds.
Topeka refused to eat, even out of my hand.
Did chores. Did dishes and laundry.
We all played outside. We all got a little bit wet.
Walked Topeka, Wendy, and Drakko.
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Pretzel, Zoey, Lucy
Everyone ate, Topeka slowly
Meds given
Patches not on the feeding chart! I just gave her 0.75 cup (in between lol)
Not enough dishes to wash
Not enough laundry to run washer
Folded laundry in dryers
Filled out enrichment chart
Everyone had a good bit of time outside, tried to give Wendy a bit more 🙂
Worked with Dorff on Sit, Drop it
Worked with Patches on Off when we went outside! Definitely helped with the ankle-biting
Messes: Dorf, Wendy, Pretzel, Zoey
Everyone Ate. Topeka ate after I added a bit of water.
Meds given.
Laundry washed and started in dryer.
Dishes washed.
Chores done.
Everyone but Wendy had a good amount of time outside.
I will try to fix the faucet in the tub tomorrow.
Messes: none, dogs coming back from event New dog, Beaux, did not eat this PM but he is probably decompressing. Topeka had AM food leftover and seems to have ate some. We gave fresh food with a little water and love she ate fine. Meds given. New Med Sheet for Drako Runs all deep cleaned. Put towels on the bottom of Wendy’s plexiglass to assist with possible leg cuts. Hope she doesn’t attempt to eat it. Maybe a pool noodle?? Everyone had lots of outside time and play time, updated Enrichment Chart Laundry wash, dried and put away. Dishes washed,… Read more »
Patches needs training bc she like to bite at ankles, leg, pants and shoe strings to keep you outside with her. Plants were watered and poop bags brought to dumpster.
New dog brought in, Beaux. They put her next to Beaux, but I just saw Pretzel go crazy so we might need to move her.
Everybody except Beaux, Patches is out to go to Cheba Hut.
Messes: Dorff, Patches, Wendy, Pretzel, Zoey
Topeka did not eat. Maybe she just doesn’t like the urinary food. Can we try mixing some regular food in? Also noticed a sore on her left front leg.
Libby came with some people donating food and other stuff.
Dogs going to adoption at Cheba. Should be an easy shift tonight, they won’t even be in their runs. Everybody except Patches going. Gave Patches extra time out.
The food she is on is a urinary food. She cannot eat anything other than her food or she develops crystals.
Messes: Wendy, Dorf, Zoey, Lucy, and Pretzel
Gave meds. Did laundry and dishes.
Topeka ate all of her food.
Dorff was seen eating and digesting the plastic from those blue ball toys.
Zoey looks like she has a cut on her front left paw.
Celine and Zoey had a lot of time together.
Rory walked Topeka and Patches.
Everyone had lots of outdoor time.
Messes: Wendy Dorf, Puppy and Pretzel
Gave meds. Did laundry and dishes.
Topeka ate food outside from my hand.
Pretzel chewed up mat thile I was trying to clean. Sorry!
Walked Wendy and Drako.
Everyone had lots of outdoor time.
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Puppy, Pretzel
Gave meds. Did laundry and dishes.
Topeka ate all her food out of my hand.
Pretzel chewed up mat while I was trying to clean. Sorry!
Walked Wendy and Dorff.
Messes: dorff, wendy, zoey, patches
everyone fed and medicated
chores done
iso cleaned
dishes in dishwasher cleaned