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: Dorff, Pretzel, and Zoey (x 3 liquid stool)
Meds given
Chores completed- all runs swept/mopped; beds cleaned and water pails cleaned and refilled
Meals: all ate well
Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Laundry: can load more; clothes in washer are dirty
Yards scooped and bags to dumpster
ISO’s and back patio bleached and sprayed clean
Water for first messes ready
Last minute break given
Treats given
Lots of outside time provided -nice night
Messes: Dorff, Cassie, Zoey (soft stool), Chili. Chores done, med given, dryers emptied, 1 load laundry and 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, all kennels deep cleaned, refreshed outside water buckets, processed lots of donations, watered plants, Iso’s bleached/rinsed. Everyone ate well. Normal poops except Zoey’s was soft, still. No coughing from Chili. Threw out old bleach sprayer and set up new electric one that Arrae purchased for us! Beautiful morning! Lots of outside time and individual time spent with each doggy. A fond farewell to Abby and many thanks for all of her help… Read more »
Messes: Pretzel, Zoey, Lucy, Dorff, Luther
Meds given
Luther limping: Julie notified
Chili only coughed once
Zoey had some bad diarrhea
Iso is sprayed/cleaned and laundry in dryer is still damp
Messes: Dorff, Kassie, Pretzel, Zoey
Zoey ran out of metrondozole but the paper says she was supposed to have it for 5 days. It’s been 3 days according to the paper.
Zoey’s canned digestive food ran out, so I guess start her on the digestive dry food tonight.
Kassie’s food portion says .25 cups. Can we verify that, it seems kind of low?
Topeka ate after adding water.
Laundry & dishes done, yards scooped, bags to dumpster.
Iso sprayed
Outside waters refilled.
1 loose poop from Zoey during shift.
messes: dorff, pretzel, zoey
meds given
everyone ate, most got slow feeders. topeka did not eat her breakfast, added water to it and she ate it right away
zoey still having soft poop
the bleach sprayer for iso is spraying weird and looks chewed
dishes done but still air drying
not enough laundry for a load
chili still coughing
Messes: Zoey, Pretzel, Dorff,
Gave meds. Zoeys poop was firmer and very dark.
Everyone ate bot Topeka. Zoey might have some food in her bowl.
Did laundry. Dishes in washer should be clean. Bleached out iso run.
Messes: None when I first got here, but Dorff, Pretzel, Zoey, Chili, and Lucy all peed in their runs before going out 😐 Everyone ate. Topeka ate with no water added. Meds given. Zoey’s first (and only) poop was liquid. Thought dishwasher ran, but dishes in it are still a little dirty. Might need to be reran in AM. Washer ran, dryer will need to be restarted in AM. ISOs cleaned and ISO sprayer refilled. Sprayed poop scoops Yards scooped (thank you Chloe!) Dorff training: worked on sit, drop it, and leave it; he even dropped his ball a couple… Read more »
Messes: Pretzel, Lucy, Dorf, Zoey, Mr. Biggs. First stool for Zoey was solid. Second was a bit soft.
Everyone ate. Topeka ate about 2/3 of her food without me having to add water!!
Chores done.
Washer run.
Laundry washed and started in dryer. Will need more time.
Meds given.
Please be careful of what toys you give each dog. I noticed Dorf had a softer Kong which is has an X on his sheet. Also, some of the dogs were given toys that were far too small.
Messes: only Pretzel (Everyone had been alot during adoptions). But Dorff messed in his run right after dinner. Meds done. Chores done. Pups had a lot of outside play time both during adoptions and on shift. Everyone did well. Zoe made a soft semi-solid poop in her run. She is a little lonesome without her mom but she snuggled in my lap when I sat with her in ISO. Topeka ate a few bites of this morning’s food when I got here. Then added a little handfull of food to her bowl. I told her I was making her a… Read more »
Messes: Dorff, Zoey, Chili, Pretzel
Everyone ate but Topeka. Zoey ate slowly with her meds on top.
All had lots of outdoor time.
Dishes in washer will be clean. Laundry in dryer.
Did regular chores. All had a good day!
Messes Dorff, Zoey, Luther, Pretzel and Lucy. Everyone ate meds given. Zoey had runny stool with one solid clump. Chores done. Gave Kassie lots of love. Worked with Dorff. He did very well with drop it. The back glass doors were left unlocked with the roll up door completely up.
Zoey is back from the vet after an intestinal illness. She has canned Hills Digestive Care I/D food that she should get 1.25 cans of 2x day for 2 -3 days, then gradually switch to the I/D Hills dry Digestive Care food (1.5 cups per feeding.) After stool is normal for a week, she should gradually transition back to regular puppy food. Each meal she gets 3mls of Proviable-KP (in syringe) in her food until gone. Each morning she gets the contents of 1 sprinkled capsule of Proviable-Forte on her food, until gone. Each morning, she needs to get 1… Read more »
Messes: Dorff, Chili, Lucy, Pretzel.
Chores done, meds given, 1 load wash and 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, cleaned sink, refreshed outside water bowls, plants watered, general tidying, Iso’s blown/bleached/rinsed.
Everyone ate well. Normal poops.
Luther’s privates look fine.
Cassie did a lot of barking and howling, but was quieter outside and enjoyed loves.
Put a new hose in the tub.
Beautiful morning, lots of outside time for everyone and plenty of loves/playtime.
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We have a new girl named Kassi. She is sweet but a little shy and please watch because she is an escape artist!!!
Messes: dorff, pretzel, chili,
everyone fed and medicated
chores done
Topeka did not eat
Messes: Dorff, Pretzel, Zoey, Luther, Chili. Chores done, meds given, all kennels deep cleaned, 1 load dishes and 1 load of laundry completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, refreshed outside water bowls, summer flowers replanted and watered, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, general tidying. Everyone ate well. Normal poops except for soft from Dorff. Mr. Biggs’ incision looks good. I think he’s in love with Topeka. No coughing from Chili. He peed on his bed, so I changed him to towels only. Was able to give Luther some loves outside on the bench. Luther destroyed his cone overnight, but his incision… Read more »
Messes: Dorff, Pretzel, and Chili Meds given Meals all ate well Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away Laundry: can load more – the items in washer are dirty Chores completed (all kennels swept, mopped, pails cleaned/refilled, and beds cleaned) Yards scooped and bags to dumpster ISO’s and back patio bleached and sprayed clean Lots of outside time for all; water provided for patio pups Outside bleach bottle refilled Water for first messes ready Last minute breaks given Treats given All doors locked; garage doors down/locked; kennel latches secure Nice night; good weather! Luther barked most of night; took his cone off… Read more »
Mr Biggs back from vet. Has Rimadyl twice a day for 3 days.
Messes: Dorff, Pretzel, Zoey, Chili.
Chores done, meds given, all kennels deep cleaned, 1 load dishes and 2 loads of laundry completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags and big trash to dumpster, cleaned sink and toilet, refreshed outside water bowls, donations processed, plants watered, repotted ferns, general tidying, Iso’s bleached/rinsed.
Everyone ate well. Normal poops.
Mr. Biggs to vet for neuter.
No coughing from Chili.
Luther barked most of the shift. When I tried to give him loving, he just squirmed like crazy.
Beautiful morning, lots of outside time for everyone and some loves/playtime.
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
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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.
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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! 🙂