Dog Room Shift Log
To write a volunteer log, scroll down to “Leave a Reply” and enter your name, shift worked, and your comments.
- 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.
For privacy’s sake we’ve removed phone numbers as these pages are able to be seen by the public. See contact list posted in room for contact info
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!!!
Pretty much everyone had a mess this morning.
All the new dogs had normal stool.
meds given
Everyone ate their food no problem
iso runs cleaned
Messes Dorf, Wendy, Rufus, Pretzel and Comet. I did not see any signs of tennis ball in Dorf’s poop. Comet chewed through a rope toy. Everyone ate and meds given, Chores done. Warm night lots of outside time.
Messes: Dorrf, Wendy, Rufus, Pretzel, Comet. Chores done, meds given, dishes from 2 shifts handwashed, not enough laundry to run a load, dryers emptied, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, patio/iso’s/parking lot blown, iso’s bleached/rinsed, plants watered. Everyone ate well. Normal poops except for soft from Dorrf. Warning: Sat in middle of wooden bench in back yard to love on Dorrf and got attacked by ants, so I wouldn’t use the bench at all. Suggestion: If you get stuck with a whole lot of dishes, it’s easier to wash and rinse in the cat room sink and then use… Read more »
Actually we shouldn’t use the dishwasher for a rack right now. Since it is unable to operate right now, the water is not draining. This will cause further issues down the line.
messes: dorff, wendy, luna, rufus, comet, pretzel
runs cleaned
meds given
chores done
Dorff is eating his 2 cups of food in like 20 seconds so I think he may need a slow feeder
I took Drako for Christmas Day to my house -he will be back tonight
Brought Drako back around 5:30
Merry christmas!
Runs cleaned, all dogs ate, meds given, isos cleaned
didn’t stay long, just did essentials
Messes: Dorff, Luna, Rufus, and Pretzel
Meds given
Meals: all ate well; happy plates
Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Laundry: can load more
Chores completed
Shelter swept
ISO’s and back patio bleached and sprayed clean
Yards scooped and bags to dumpster
Loves and cuddles for Rufus, Comet, and Mr. Grinch
Lots of outside time for all; nice night
Happy Holidays from us!
Messes: Dorrf, Luna, Rufus, Pretzel, Comet.
Chores done, meds given, dryers emptied, 1 load laundry completed, all dishes handwashed, yards scooped, poop bags to dumpster, refilled bleach sprayer, patio/iso’s/driveway blown, iso’s bleached/rinsed, donations processed, shelter swept, recycling bin back from curb, plants watered, sink and toilet cleaned.
Everyone ate well. All poops normal except soft stool from Dorrf with a quarter-sized chunk of tennis ball in one of them. He showed no signs of obstruction.
Nice morning, lots of outside time and loves for all!
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Thank you for posting this for me!
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Rufus, Pretzel, Comet
Meds given
All ate well. Grinchie was slow but finished on his own! 🙂
New dog Luna is very playful. She got lots of cuddles and a walk before the other shelter’s rep left! She’s in the back corner but I don’t think she’ll let you forget her!
Busy busy shift, forgot about laundry in the dryers until the very end, so they’ll need to run one more time.
Dorff seemed to have eaten his poop when we arrived so if he passed any of the tennis ball, he ate the pieces again
Mr. Grinch is back from vet. He has Rimadyl 25mg, 1/2 tab twice a day for 3 days, with food. I left some food in his kennel with him as a snack.
Messes: Dorff, Comet, Pretzel, Rufus
Grinch went to the vet to get neutered.
There was a tennis ball left in the yard, and Dorff got ahold of it and tore it up. I think he might have swallowed some. I texted Julie to let her know.
Dishes hand washed. Laundry washed, still in the dryer.
Drako steals toys and brings into the yard on his way out and is pretty sneeky with it so you sorda have to really hold him going by the toys .
Julie says:
Keep any eye on signs of obstruction. Vomiting diarrhea, lethargy, fever, painful abdomen. Please note it in the log. I’ll try and stop by tomorrow if I can.
I didn’t notice any issues yet, keep an eye on him the next few shifts.
it doesnt look like anyone came this morning. no morning meds given and everyone had big messes except drako
meds given, everyone ate
dorff, wendy, and comet got bathed
dishes done and drying on a towel
laundry done
everyone got lots of outside time and attention
no food for mr grinch tomorrow!!!! he is getting neutered. we put a note on his kennel
isos bleached and sprayed
Messes: Pretzel, Comet, Rufus, Dorff Meds given to Drako and Rufus Everyone ate except the Grinch, left his food with him Washer run, dryers run, laundry folded. laundry in the washer still needs to be dried Washed all food bowls Dorff was peeing in his run throughout the shift Both Wendy’s and Crosby’s stool looked normal, Comet did not poop When I brought out Drako and Dorff, Wendy was growling and barking at them. Isos bleached and sprayed *Buffy’s foster had to bring her back today because she was not getting along with the other dog in the home, but… Read more »
Messes: All except Drako, Mr. Grinch and Wendy. Everyone ate well except Mr. Grinch did not finish all of his food. Pretzel and Rufus got their medication. ISO sprayed, laundry washed and folded, food bowls washed by hand, messes cleaned. Dogs got cuddles. Dorf peed a lot – haha! Treats were given at the end of shift too.
Messes: Pretzel and Dorff Everyone ate well. Added water to Mr. Grinch and ate immediately. Thought maybe teeth issues, but he has pearly whites! Meds Given. Newbies: Comet and Wendy. Gave snuggles. No poop from either during shift. Cuddles all around for everyone as well. ISO Sprayed, 2 loads laundry washed, 1 load dried. Poop bags to dumpster. Zip tied backyard gate as there was a massive hole between bar and chain link. Also, could we get the floodlight right by the gate changed as it would be great to be able to see back there. Cleaned Drako’s ears as… Read more »
Messes: Pretzel, Dorff, Rufus
Everyone ate but Mr. Grinch (he ate when I sat with him toward end of shift)
Meds given
chores done
isos cleaned
yards scooped
Today is my last shift! 🙁 What a great morning though, such good weather and everyone was so well behaved and lovey. Happy Holidays!
Messes Dorf, Pretzel and Rufus. Everyone except Mr. Grinch. He ate at the end of the shift after I added water. Meds given. Chores done. Believe it or not, I did a load of laundry. He is a sweet one, Mr., Grinch, a snuggly ball of fur. We spent a lot of the evening cuddling. A little chilly for most dogs to want to be outside for any amount of time. Lots of snuggle time. A friend of mine gave us a donation. The check is next to the computer.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Messes: Dorrf, Rufus, Pretzel.
Chores done, meds given, 1 load laundry completed, dishes hand washed, yards scooped, poop bags to dumpster, recycling emptied and bin to curb, donations processed, patio/iso’s/driveway blown, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, outside waters refreshed, plants watered.
Everyone ate well.
Nice morning, lots of outside time and loves for all!
Monday and Thursday of this week, Rufus did not receive his HEARTWORM medication. The pills are still in the dispenser. The log entries were also absent for those days, so I can’t say for sure who the culprits were. This is so important, PLEASE GIVE THE MEDICATIONS AS SCHEDULED!
Monday and Thursday morning dosages were missed.
messes dorf pretzel rufus
dogs fed
meds given
chores done
Messes: Dorff, Pretzel, and Rufus
Meals: all ate well
Meds given
Chores completed
Laundry: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Shelter swept
Yards scooped, bags to dumpster
ISOs and back patio bleached and sprayed clean
Loves and cuddles for Buffy, Mr. Grinch, Crosby, and Rufus; Brushed/loved on Drako
Rained a little earlier in shift, but pups still able to have a good bit of outside time
Water for first messes ready
Last minute breaks given
Treats given
Messes: All but Drako, Buffy, Mr. Grinch. Chores done, meds given, dryers emptied, not enough laundry for a load until the end of shift (sorry), yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags and big trash to dumpster, shelter swept, patio/iso’s blown, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, took plants outside and watered (sheets are folded in a pillowcase in entry for next use), dishes handwashed, all kennels deep cleaned, refilled bleach sprayer, cleaned sink and toilet. Everyone ate well. Gave Crosby a brush/bath/dry because he had a urine smelling rear and matted tail. Nice morning, lots of outside time and loves for all! :-)* *Please note:… Read more »
Messes: all but Buffy, Drako, Mr. Grinch
Meds given
Dryers need to restart
Bing went home!
Grinch was slow to eat, but he finished when I sat with him after some pets
Loves for Grinch, Pretzel, Drako, Dorff
Iso sprayed
Messes: Dorff, Bing, Pretzel, Rufus
We accidentally put food in Grench’s run, then saw the paper and pulled it out. He ate a couple.
It was cold this morning, so we didn’t leave the dogs out long.
everyone ate. meds given
dorff got another bath because hes a mess
mr grinch growled a little when playing with toys. a little possessive maybe
faucets left dripping per chyanne
dishes washed, air drying on a towel
laundry done and put away
lotssss of snuggles for everyone!!
Picked up Bernard for adoption! Put his dirty bowl and water dish in the bath and put his bed in the dirty laundry basket. Did not sweep/ mop his run.
Dog Board was here when we arrived, they took everyone out first! Thanks!
All runs deep cleaned
Messes during shift: Bing, Pretzel
Meds given
Grinch didn’t eat all food, left it in the run
Dishes washed by hand, thank you Maddie.
Washer run, laundry in dryers folded and put away
Isos bleached and sprayed
Left hoses and faucets dripping
Outside play time for Pretzel, Dorff and Rufus
Cuddles for Rufus, Bernard, Drako, Buffy, and Grinch
Messes: Everyone but Drako and Buffy
Everybody ate but Mr. Grinch didn’t finish as well as Bernard, who only ate half. Bernard ate more from a plate while sitting with Joe. Pretzel and Rufus were given medication. Toys cleaned. Messes cleaned. Dishes hand washed. Laundry washed but dryer needs to be ran again.
Chosen got here at 8 AM – 11 AM, same thing last week (was not recorded on last week’s shift log) for community service hours.
Messes: Dorff, Rufus (on bed), Pretzel, Bing
Everyone ate well. Grinch ate after adding water. Bernard ate after adding water on a plate.
Meds Given. Toys Cleaned. Dishes hand washed. 2 Loads of Laundry washed and started drying.
Poop bags to dumpster. Yard scooped best we could with light. ISO Sprayed. Treats Given
Grinch had a good poop. No poop for Buffy. Crosby had a good poop with a tiny bit of blood. Informed Julie.
Brought the Inpatients into the dog room and the Ferns in the entryway, moved hibiscus under the eave, just need to be covered.
Adoptions were slow, but Bing should be going at some point next week after a vet check. Bernard should be going as well after cheking in with the apartment.
Messes: everyone but Mr Grinch and Drako
everyone ate well except Bernard, i sat with Bernard and he eventually ate most of it
meds given
Laundry done
dishes handwashed
yards scooped
isos cleaned
forgot to add that towels need to finish drying
Messes: Dorrf, Bernard, Bing, Pretzel.
Chores done, med given, washer contents and 1 load laundry completed, last night’s dishes and this morning’s hand washed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, windows cleaned per Susie!, patio blown, Iso’s blown/bleached/rinsed, plants watered, donations processed. I left some sheets in entry to cover plants on Sun and Mon nights when it will freeze, if anyone gets a chance.
Everyone ate well.
Beautiful morning, lots of time outside and loves for all!
messes everyone but drako
dogs fed
meds given
chores done
We have a new doggy with us. Meet Mr. Grinch!!! super sweet but please go slow with him as he is scared
I forgot to change name before posting but its Ashley
posting this!!!
Left her food because she hadn’t eaten much of it.
Messes: Dorff, Bing, Pretzel, and Bernard Meds given Meals: all ate well except for Bernard. Ate some when we added wet food and mixed together Chores completed Shelter swept Yards scooped and bags to dumpster ISO’s and back patio bleached and sprayed clean Inside bleach bottles refilled Outside water pails cleaned and refilled Brushed Bing and Bernard Lots of outside time given; good night Water for first messes ready Last minute breaks given Treats given *Chyanne, etc. picked up the dogs for the Christmas event tonight *Ashley reported she is bringing over new 13 lb. dog from CAA later tonight.… Read more »
Messes: All but Drako.
Chores done, med given, dryers emptied, 1 load laundry completed, dishes handwashed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags, main trash and bathroom trash to dumpster, patio and iso’s blown, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, plants moved outside and watered, went through the bins of jackets and thinned them out some, cleaned toilet and sink.
Rufus to vet to be neutered.
Everyone ate well except for Bernard. He ate approximately 1/3. Left it in his kennel. It looked like he may have puked and then eaten it on his gate overnight.
Beautiful, sunny morning. Lots of outside time!
Bernard did let me hand feed him basically his whole meal yesterday. I wonder if he vomited from “overeating”
Messes: all but Drako and Brandy
Meds for Drako
Brandy was adopted! New name is Annabelle 🙂
Laundry is dirty
Dryers may need to restart in the morning. Folded the dry stuff though!
Noticed a wet cough from Dorff. Notified Julie.
Walks for Dorff, Drako, and very brief walk for Rufus, he didn’t seem to like it
Messes: Dorf, Bing, Pretzel, Bernard, Rufus Noticed blood in Pretzel’s run. She is not limping so I’m thinking maybe her tail. Also saw a little blood in Bernards and not sure where it came from. Bernard did not eat his milkbone from last night and would not eat his dry food today. Added a little water and he ate some of it. Then he finished it when I was sitting in the ISO with him. Wondering if he may have a teeth issue since he doesn’t want hard food and treats, or maybe he just wants someone to watch him… Read more »
meds given, dishes washed, laundry done & put away. bernard ate after water was added. he also seems to be shaking his head a lot, maybe itchy ears? baths for dorff and pretzel. dorff did REALLY well in the bath (as long as you move any thing he can reach or put in his mouth lol, including the soft toy rack. we had to put it in hallway by cat room) he even let me clean between each toe. pretzel was not a fan of bath but was still good no limping from pretzel and no blood from tail lots… Read more »
Messes: Bing, Dorff, Pretzel, Rufus
Meds given.
Bernard is so sweet! He ate a little bit of his food when I sat in his run, but I ended up leaving his bowl in there as he still had over half left.
Food bowls hand washed.
Laundry in dryer needs to be ran.
ISOs cleaned
Mop water for morning made.
Quiet night 🙂
Messes: Bing, Dorff, Bernard, Pretzel, Rufus.
Meds given to Pretzel, Bath also given to Pretzel. She was walking well, no limps.
Bernard is still eating slowly. Joe hand fed him, which helped, but he still didn’t finish his bowl.
Food bowls hand washed. Dirty laundry cycled.
Messes: Dorff, Pretzel, Faith, Topeka
Gave Drako his Zyrtec.
Everyone ate well, Bernard (new pup) very timid so we hand fed, placed food on plate, then mixed with wet food and he ate majority of it. No poop from him tonight.
(1) load laundry washed/dried. Dishes handwashed. Toys washed. Found a Kong with a milk bone in it, please do not put treats in King toys per Dog Room Training Guide.
Long outside time for all pups, chilly but not freezing. All runs deep cleaned.
Busy day!
Bud got adopted. Promising app for Brandy and mayyyybe Bing?
New dog Bernard is a sweetheart!
Messes: Pretzel, Dorf, Bing, Rufus
Everyone ate and chores done laundry just needs to be folded, med given
Dorf has soft stool
Dorf also has learned how to unlatch the back fence!!!! he only did it once but keep an eye out
Bing’s run was clean till he saw me then decided to poop
Bing also got a towel bath because #muddy
Pretzel seemed to do well in the yard, no limping
Dorf had a blast in the rain for some reason
cold ish morning, little guys got sweaters – Rufus seemed very cold outside
Messes Dorf, Rufus, Pretzel and Bing. Everyone ate, meds given and chores done. Wet cold night. Only Pretzel seemed to enjoy herself. Lots of indoor snuggles.
Messes: Dorrf, Rufus, Pretzel, Bing.
Chores done, med given, 1 load laundry completed, dishes hand washed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, patio raked/blown/hosed, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, plants watered.
Everyone ate well. All normal poops.
Pretzel didn’t limp.
Chilly and damp, but put jackets on the doggies and they all had plenty of play time outside and loves 🙂
messes dorf
dogs fed and medicated
runs cleaned
treats and cuddles given to Drako while he was nervous during the storm
Messes: Bing, Pretzel, Rufus, and Dorff
Meals: all ate well
Meds given
Chores completed
Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Laundry: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Shelter swept
Yards scooped and bags taken to dumpster
ISO’s and back patio bleached and sprayed clean
Brushed/loves/cuddles for Brandy, Bing, Bud, Drako, and Pretzel
Refilled outside bleach bottle
Water for first messes ready
Last minute breaks given
Chilly night: some pups wanted to stay out longer than others
Treats given
Messes: Dorff, Rufus, Pretzel, Bing. Chores done, med given, dryers emptied, not enough laundry for a load, hand washed dishes, scooped yards repeatedly, poop bags and main trash can to dumpster, all kennels deep cleaned, patio, Iso’s and parking lot blown, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, donations processed, sink and toilet scrubbed, refilled food bin. Everyone ate well. All normal poops except for unformed stool from Dorrf. Dorff is so skinny, increased his food to 2 cups until he fills out some. Julie came by and said that Pretzel can go in the yard unless she’s limping. I updated the sheets by the… Read more »
Brought in Rufus, a new dog being brought in.
Super sweet but very nervous. Please give him lots of extra love.