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, 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. This will remain fully anonymous, unless you choose to let us know.
Things to Remember: Updated 11/9/24
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
REMEMBER TO TEXT JULIE ANY MEDICAL CONCERN
It is of utmost importance that Julie is alerted to any and every medical issue. If you cannot reach her and need someone immediately call Kelly. Contact info is posted in the room.
IF YOU BRING A DOG IN OR TAKE A DOG OUT, LEAVE A NOTE IN LOG!!!
Messes: puppies, Cinnamon, Autumn, Wolfie, Topeka
Meds given
Faith went back to foster. I deep cleaned her run
Dishes and laundry are dirty
Enrichment chart updated
Puppies all had normal stools as far as I can tell. Ace is the only one who ate a full 1/2 cup. Dolly and Casey almost finished. It helped to start them each with 1/4 cup and give them the rest after they finished that. I think they’re just being picky since all happily took treats at the end of the shift
Messes: Autumn, Cinnamon, puppies, Beowulf, Faith
In a hurry today. I cleaned all the runs and ran the washer, but did not run the dishwasher or the dryer.
It was storming outside.
The three puppies together all ate some (not a whole 1/2 cup each). I’m not sure if the one by herself ate, a lot of it was spilled. All ate their meds.
Messes: the three puppies that are together, Cinnamon, Autumn, Topeka, Wolfie, Faith Meds given. I did find a flea crawling around on Topeka’s head when we were cuddling Please make sure we are bleaching and rinsing the ISO after each shift. We separated the puppies for feeding time and all of them ate, but none of them finished their food. We gave them two separate chances to eat and they just weren’t very interested in finishing it Chores: yard scooped, dishes ran/emptied/reloaded, laundry ran/dried, made new poop rags out of tattered towels Walks for Scruffy, Faith, and Topeka. Plenty of… Read more »
Messes: autumn cinnamon faith beowulf, the puppies
All runs cleaned
all dogs ate
all meds given
had to leave early, no time for dishes/clothes
Messes: Autumn, Beowulf, The puppies (mostly peed on each other)
I did not get around to washing the puppies.
None of the puppies finished all their food, but I saw two of them eat, and I think the other two ate some also. Kind of hard to tell because every one of them spilled their bowl.
Laundry, dishes done. Outside water changed and yards scooped.
Pets for all the dogs, which is why I’m late getting out of here.
Laundry in the dryer is still a little damp.
The Ace, Dolly, and Emily were covered in poop/pee today. I cleaned them off as well as I could but I didn’t have time to give them a bath. If one of the next shifts can, that would be great.
Messes: Autumn, Beowulf, Puppies, Faith, Scruffy. Some loose stool from the three pups together.
Meds given
Everyone but the puppies ate. Julie brought coccidia medicine for them. Eventually got them to take it but it took a while. Casey was lower energy than the others but didn’t seem super low energy.
Cleaned as many runs as I could.
Chores done. Meds refilled and given. Playlist and food list updated. 1 load of dishes ran, 1 load of laundry. Dryer needs to run. Per Adoptions: Gwen and Cleetus were adopted. Marilyn went to foster to adopt. Maverick’s adoption should be finalized Thursday. We have 4 new puppies. They were dewormed today. They all seem to have tape worms for sure. Casey may possibly have coccidia. She is being kept separate from the others. Julie is coming tomorrow to take fecal samples. She seems to have perked up some now that she’s in a run in the nice cool room… Read more »
Also Norma has a hot spot near her groin we need to keep an eye on and Cletus is going to start transitioning to adult food tonigh.
Great day for adoptions! Gwen has been adopted by an amazing couple and is on her way home to Nashville!!!! Cleetus has been adopted, Izzy’s adoption was finalized, Marilyn is in foster to adopt, and Maverick will be going to his homecheck Thursday. We also have 4 new puppies at the shelter
Messes: Cinnamon, Autumn, Cleetus, Wolfie
All were fed and meds were given.
Dishes were done.
Yards were scooped, outside waters were cleaned and refilled. Iso leaned
dryers need to be restarted
gwen and norma were given walks
bathroom floor was swept and mopped. The bathroom mats were cleaned as well
Messes Cinnamon, Beowulf, Cleetus and Topeka. Everyone ate chores done and meds given. It rained halfway through the shift. It cooled down but was very muddy, I had to run off a kid that was antagonizing Norma through the window. The towels hanging on the dryer door was stuck to the top of the washing machine. I did not see them until the end of the shift.
Messes: Autumn, Cinnamon, Cleetus, Wolfie, Topeka.
Chores done, med given, 1 load dishes completed, not enough laundry for a load, yards scooped between dogs, poop bags to dumpster, donations processed, Iso’s cleaned, plants watered.
Everyone ate well. Normal poops, including Marilyn.
Found 2 stacks of fleece in our cabinets, one of them damp! PLEASE: Dry fleece goes in Cat Room cabinets!
Threw out one of the black Kong beds with lots of big holes.
Whoever cleaned the patio, thank you! It looks great!
Nice morning, lots of outside time for everyone and loves on the run!
Messes: Beowulf, Cinnamon, Autumn
Everyone ate
Meds given
Laundry dried and put up
Kennels cleaned
Yards scooped
Messes: Topeka, Cinnamon, Autumn, Wolfie, and Cleetus <– (aka off-brand version of Bluey)
Chores
~ Cleetus was being kind-of difficult this morning
~ Everyone got a little extra time outside today
~ Marilyn peeded no poop
~ Autumn kept eating poop
~ New load of laundry but enough to be ran
~ Extra playtime with Topeka, Norma green bean, & Marilyn
Messes: Cinnamon, Autumn, Wolfie-pee x5; Topeka x3 Chores completed Meds given Meals: all ate well and quickly:) Shelter swept Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away Laundry: can load more Yards scooped and bags to dumpster *Wolfie chewed the cloth bed covering; made a mess. We cleaned up and replaced with another uncovered bed Brushed: Scruffy; Gwen; Marilyn; Norma Jean, Topeka Lots of outside time for all Loved on everyone Scruffy seems to be so happy and content being in the large crate –we put her in there to clean her kennel Water for first messes ready Nice weather; good night! Last… Read more »
Messes: Autumn, Cinnamon, Cleetus, Wolfie, Topeka. Chores done, med given, 1 load dishes completed, emptied dryers, 1 load laundry completed, refilled dogfood bin, scooped yards repeatedly, poop bags and big trash to dumpster, donations processed, Iso’s cleaned, plants watered. Everyone ate well. Normal poops, including Marilyn. Brought in fly traps and set one up. Cleaned a couple of ceiling fans to see if it made the one wiggle less. It didn’t. Put a cover on one of Wolfie’s Kong beds that was torn up. Maybe he’ll get some more use out of the bed. Nice morning until the end, when… Read more »
Messes: Autumn, Cinnamon, Wolfie, Topeka
Meds given
Marilyn peed but didn’t poo
Laundry is dirty, the bowl in dishwasher is dirty
Iso sprayed
Reminder not to leave rope toys outside since a lot of pups can’t have those unsupervised!
mess- Autumn, Cinnamon, Wolfie, Cleetus
meds given, everyone ate
laundry ran, dried, needs to be put away
not enough dishes to run
yards scooped
extra play for all and cuddles
treats at end
iso sprayed
is Marilyn still on iso? also- had normal stool
Izzy is here, Lisa will be picking her up tomorrow.
Messes: Topeka, Cleetus, Wolfie, Autumn, and Cinnamon
Meds given. Baths for Gwen and Marilyn (thank you Olivia!)
Chores: watered outside flowers, dishes ran and put away, laundry ran/dried/folded x2, ISO bleached
Walks for Gwen, Topeka, and Scruffy. Cuddles for Wolfie. A ton of outside time for all!
That’s all, folks
Dogs fed and medicated
Marilyn did not make a mess in her kennel but she also didn’t go outside either.
Cletus also didn’t have a mess in his kennel ! Yay!
Messes: Wolfie, Autumn, Topeka
Everyone ate
Meds given
Dishwasher run
Washer run
Yards scooped
Poop bags taken out
Poop scoops cleaned
Outside time for Wolfie, Cleetus, Topeka, Gwen
Played fetch with Wolfie and Cleetus
Lots of dogs were tired from the adoption event 🙂
Messes: Topeka, Beowulf, Cletus, Autumn, Cinnamon
Everyone ate.
Meds given.
Chores done.
Isos sprayed.
Cuddles with scruffy and Cletus
Messes: Scruffy, Autumn, & Wolfie
Chores
~ Wolfie has seem to tear up his bed
~ Spent a little cuddle time with Topeka, Wolfie, the Twins (I know they aren’t), and Norma Green Bean <3
Adoption day update:
Fiona was finalized today. Had a couple of visitors but otherwise it was slow.
Messes: Cinnamon, Autumn, Cleetus, Topeka, Wolfie
Meds given
Marilyn pooped; it looked normal
Laundry is dirty
Right side dryer needs to restart
I filled out the enrichment chart based off this week’s shift log entries. Please refer to this to see who hasn’t gotten much attention this week! Cinnamon, Autumn, Scruffy and Wolfie have gotten less attention than everyone else 🙁 I only had enough time to spend with Wolfie
Messes Autumn, Cinnamon and Cleetus, poop and pee. Beowulf only pee 3 times during the shift. Marilyn did not poop tonight. Everyone ate chores done. Meds given. Lots of outside and one on one time with each dog. I tried to brush Marilyn to help with her dandruff. She is such a sweet girl. The fan closest to the cat room is making strange noises.
Messes: Autumn, Cinnamon, Cleetus, Wolfie, Topeka.
Chores done, med given, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, processed donations, cleaned toilet and sink, Iso’s cleaned, plants watered.
Everyone ate well. No poo from Marilyn.
Marilyn got a bath.
Nice morning, lots of outside time and loves along the way for the doggies.
Messes: Autum, cinamon and beowul
meds given
dogs ed
chores done
marilyn had trouble pooping and maybe had some lint in her stool
tightened cinnamon and autums latch screws
Welcome back, Kuhlman!
Messes: Norma Jean, Beowulf, Cleetus, Autumn, & Cinnamon
Chores:
~ Items washed and dried (washer an dryer empty)
~ Yard scooped
~ Dishes ran and dried
~ Kennels cleaned
~ Meds given
~ Yard waters cleaned and refilled
Messes: Wolfie x3, Cletus, Autumn Meds: Given Food: All ate quickly Towels in dryers folded and put up-not enough laundry for a load Dishes washed and put up Yards scooped and bag to dumpster Chores done Shelter swept Lots of outside time for all —Cletus is having difficulty behaving when trying to put him back in his kennel. He wants to wedge his head as you closing the door and in trying to close without his head in there I used my hand to block him and he clipped my hand and forearm. Any ideas? Played ball with Norma Jean… Read more »
Messes: Autumn, Cinnamon, Cleetus, Wolfie. Chores done, med given, all kennels deep cleaned, dryers emptied, 1 load laundry completed, the 2nd load needs to continue drying more, 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, refilled dogfood bin, donations processed, cleaned sink and toilet, watered plants, patio and Iso’s hosed off. Everyone ate well. Stool was normal except I found one, I think Cleetus’, with a tapeworm in it in the yard. Julie had me medicate him. Marilyn had a good poop without straining. Julie took Topeka to the vet for her annual visit. Brought in 3… Read more »
Messes: Autumn, Cleetus, Beowulf, Topeka
Meds given
Dishes are dirty
Laundry is dirty – the second load filled up toward the end of the shift, sorry!
Gwen and Cleetus did a great job going on a walk at the same time! Minimal interaction with each other but they were very good when they got close!
Marilyn still didn’t poop
Iso sprayed
Oops, I hit post too early! Dryers may need to restart
Thank you Caroline for all the help the last couple years!!!! Congrats on graduating!!!!
meds given, everyone ate
messes- Autumn, Cinnamon, Cleetus, Wolfie, Topeka
Cinnamon ate up the yellow duck stuffy that had plastic in it- do not know if she digested any of it so keep an eye on her, x’ed off stuffies and bedding on her and Autumns sheet
dishes ran, dried, put away
Marilyn did not poop
not enough laundry to run
play/ cuddles given
treats at end
iso cleaned
yards scooped
yard waters refilled
Messes: Topeka, Wolfie (x3), Autumn.
Meds given. New dog Marilyn is soooo sweet. I took her on a walk and she loved it, poop looked normal, but she was struggling to get it out/pushing hard
Bunny is now in foster!
Chores: dishes ran/emptied/reloaded, laundry ran/dried/folded. Both yards scooped. Olivia processed a bag of donations, and took out big trash
Walks for Gwen, Topeka, Scruffy, Cleetus, and Marilyn. Cuddles for Wolfie
Plenty of outside time for all.
ISO bleached, treats given
Izzy is in foster with me, Kelly sorry I forgot to leavea note
Messes: Autumn (pooped 3x), Cinnamon, Cleetus, Beowulf
Everyone ate
Meds given
Dishwasher unloaded
Washer unloaded and laundry dried
Cinnamon has definitely been eating grass
A bed was losing fluff in the washer, so had to throw it away 🙁
Outside playtime for Norma, Topeka, Cinnamon, Autumn, Cleetus, Wolfie
Had trouble bringing in Cleetus
Water left out for first messes
iso sprayed
Messes: Topeka, Beowulf, Cletus, Cinnamon, Autumn
Meds given.
Everyone ate.
Chores done.
Laundry washed.
Dishwasher run.
Cletus chewed up a tennis ball, so please don’t give him any more. I didn’t find all the fuzz, so please keep an eye on him for he next few days.
Messes: Topeka, Wolfie, NJ, Cleetus
Meds Given, All ate well.
Bunny had throw up in run, also ate grass tonight.
2 laundry loads washed, dishes dirty, 1 load of laundry left in the dryer.
LOTS of outside time, cool evening. Played with Autumn & Cinnamon separately. Cinnamon knows FETCH! Poop bags to dumpster. ISO Sprayed
Great adoption day! Lola, who was in foster, is now in a different foster (most likely to turn into adoption) with her sister Sugars family so she’s been reunited with her sissies!!! (Her and sugar and two others I think all came from the same hoarding situation). Hanzo was adopted to a sweet cute family of mom, two kids, and boyfriend. He went today. Bunny is going into foster to adopt pending vet check most likely Monday she’ll go.
To clarify there were 4 but we pulled 3, and sugar and Lola are in the same home now. The third is elsewhere.
messes: Autumn, Beowulf, Cleetus, Bunny, and Maverick all dogs fed and medicated, only Maverick did not finish his food dishes ran and picked up did a load of laundry, did not dry all the way ISOs sprayed yards are pretty muddy, we tried to towel dry the dogs as much as possible but we did not have enough time to bath them Bunny ate a green rubber toy, we found some parts of it in her poop, no more rubber for her! Maverick seems to be really anxious, he ran past my feet when I tried to bring him back… Read more »
messes: bunny, cleetus, beowulf, Autumn
dogs fed and medicated. cleetus threw up about half his food soon after eating. tried again with a smaller portion.
tried adding water in izzy and maverick’s food, but they still did not eat. mixed in some wet food, they both eventually ate everything.
brushed marilyn, she will probably still need a bath for dandruff
scissors were let above izzys cage
in back yard, top part of the wooden bench is broken
rainy day, lots of pets
Messes: Autumn, Cinnamon, Cleetus, Wolfie.
Chores done, med given, dryers empied, 1 load laundry completed, 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, donations processed, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, toilet cleaned, switched Izzy’s cage to a larger one, cleaned patio leaf/gravel debris from around the edges and hosed clean.
Everyone ate well.
Sat with each of the new dogs, gave loves.
Rainy morning, the dogs were vocal and muddy. Love them anyway!
Messes: Cinnamon, Autumn, Cleetus, Beowulf, Izzy
Everyone except Izzy, Maverick ate
Meds given
Dishes cleaned and put up
Laundry needs to be dried
Kennels and concrete cleaned
Dogs fed and medicated
Marilyn had loose stool. Izzy had normal. Maverick didn’t poop at all.
Messes: Autumn; Cinnamon; Topeka; Maverick; Izzy; and Wolfie – pee x3 Meals: all ate well; except Mailyn and Maverick- hardly touched; only ate a little- left in run throughout shift; tossed and washed bowls before I left Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away Laundry: (1) load washed/dried/put away (Note: cat room brought donations over late; unable to wash- see the white bags in the bin by washer) Meds given Chores completed Yards scooped; bags to dumpster Shelter & bathroom swept Water for first messes ready ISO’s/back patio bleached and sprayed clean All inside bleach spray bottles refilled Last minute breaks given… Read more »
3 new dogs- Maverick, Izzy, and Marilyn. Maverick is nervous and scared but once he gets used to you he’s fine. He will be going into foster Saturday.
Messes: Cleetus, Wolfie, Autumn, Cinnamon.
Chores done, med given, 1 load dishes completed, dryer folded, not enough laundry for a load, all kennels deep cleaned, yards that weren’t submerged scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, toilet cleaned, A/C vent covers vacuumed.
Everyone ate well. Normal poops.
Rain with lightening and thunder, so dogs were not happy. Toweled them off as needed.
What -AC vent covers vacuumed !!!!!!! How did you do that ? Everyone is goin to breathe easier in there BRAVO ELISE 👍👍
Messes: Autumn, Cinnamon, Cleetus, Wolfie Bunny had two piles of vomit when I got here. One had a lot of grass in it Meds given Dishes and the one towel in the washer are dirty. May need to run dryers again Enrichment chart updated! Please remember to use it!!! Worked with Cleetus on play biting and proper play. The only way I can find that even remotely works is encouraging him to chew on a toy when he tries to bite and standing up and ignoring him when he gets too wild. I also really think Topeka could benefit from… Read more »
messes- Cleetus, Wolfie, Autumn, Cinnamon
meds given
dishes ran, dried- a small load left to put away
laundry ran, dried, put away
yards scooped, poop bags to dumpster
extra time out for dogs, lots of play for all, treats at end
Messes: Autumn, Topeka, Wolfie, and Cleetus. Cleetus had 2 piles of bile when we got here. I texted Chyanne and Julie and the theory is that he’s eating sticks outside and that’s what’s causing it. Meds given to Norma and Wolfie
Very productive shift: dishes ran and put away, laundry ran and put away, yards scooped, trash taken to dumpster. Olivia processed a big bag of donations AND washed all of the “adopt me” leashes and harness. They look and smell so much better!
Lots of cuddles. Walks for Gwen and Scruffy.
ISO bleached