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: Dorff, Wendy, Comet, Rufus, Pretzel, Luna.
Chores done, med given, deep cleaned all runs, dryers emptied, 1 load laundry and 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, donations processed, plants watered, patio/iso’s/parking lot blown, iso’s bleached/rinsed, outside water bowls refreshed.
Everyone ate well. Normal poops, Dorff’s was soft-formed.
Either Pretzel’s happy tail has gotten worse or her kennel walls haven’t been cleaned for a while.
Nice to have a dishwasher again!
Big Welcome! to Alisha, who had her first shift today and did great!
Nice morning, lots of outside time and loves/play for all 🙂
Messes: Pretzel, Dorff, Wendy (she wouldn’t go while we were outside with her), Rufus, Comet only later in the shift
Meds given
Dishes in dishwasher are dirty
Laundry is dirty
Please restart dryers
Comet was acting very nervous today. Can we keep an eye on his behavior? Seemed to be doing better by the end of the shift, so he might’ve just been having an off day
Lots of bleach came in – Thanks Olivia for bringing it in! It didn’t all fit in the cabinets, so we put the spare boxes under the bench
Oh I didn’t update the enrichment chart but Pretzel got a good walk and lots of loves for Comet!
messes: Dorff, Wendy, Luna, Pretzel, Rufus Rufus would not eat the pill out the peanut butter, he just licked around it. Used a pill pocket. The washer wouldn’t spray water in the dispenser. Otherwise it seems to work fine. I just poured some water in there. Washer, dryers run. The dishwasher did not dispense the detergent. It was on 1 hour, maybe it needs to be on normal? I hand washed & dried between playtime. A couple still damp items left in the open right dryer. Play groups went well aside from Rufus wanting some “special” time with Luna when… Read more »
& yards scooped.
messes: dorff, pretzel, wendy, rufus
meds given
bath for dorff
wendy was nervous outside tonight. even under supervision she was attempting to jump the fence to get inside
not enough laundry until the end, sorry 🙁
i opened the second to last bleach that we have in cabinet
everyone got lots of outside time
new dishwasher! its nice! dishes in dishwasher are clean, just letting them air dry over night since theyre still hot from dishwasher
messes: Everyone but Buffy and Crosby
meds given. Rufus was missing his pill from this morning. Gave him one from Sat am.
Comet ripped a hole in his stuffed bed
outside bowls have been cleaned and refilled
yards and iso cleaned
everything from floors to cabinets and bathroom has been sanitized. We should be in the clear from ringworm spreading
Messes: Dorff, Rufus, Luna, Wendy
Meds given, everyone ate
Dishes washed and put away, toys washed
Washer and dryer run, left dryer open to let laundry airdry
Lot of laundry piled up at the end because I was using towels to dry Dorff’s run, sorry!
Mason (neighbor boy) came by again and pet Rufus, raced with the dogs through the fence, So nice!
Comet chewed up a stuffed toy that I gave him, marked it on his sheet
Cuddles for Comet and Drako
all dogs fed and medicated
sanitized as much as possible for ringworm
bringing home mama and babies
dryer needs to be restarted
There is a neighbor boy named Mason who has taken an interest in the shelter. I struck a deal with him that he is only allowed to put his hand through the kennels in the yard to pet Rufus but no one else.
Also we need to keep Dorff’s kennel as dry as possible. All that water is going to lead to sores on his feet. Please keep a towel nearby so we can quickly dry it. Do not leave on his kennel door though as he will tear it down.
Messes: Dorff, Rufus, Pretzel Everyone ate well. Crosby is still inhaling food. Drako seems skinny and may need to increase food? Meds Given. Yards Scooped. Laundry washed/dried, not folded. All dishes/toys washed ISO Sprayed. Poop bags to dumpster. Momma and Puppies in ISO (Clean LAST if possible) Momma fed 2 cups puppy and ate slowly but finished. Took her outside in ISO run to potty and bleach ISO due to ringworm. She peed only. Gave eye meds. Puppies were getting stuck/lost in the ISO Room behind kennels so I put everyone in a clean kennel and shut the door so… Read more »
Mamma dog went to the vet with her puppies. Her eye has ruptured. So she is on a lot of meds. We need to get the puppies into foster ASAP and onto puppy food so we can do the surgery. She cannot have pain meds or anesthesia until the puppies are weaned. The eye will need to be removed. Here are the meds that are out for her and her babies. -Cephalexin 500mg, this is for Mamma to start taking on 2/6/26. We want to make sure she doesn’t have diarrhea before starting the antibiotic. -Neo-poly-Bac, for mamma. Put in… Read more »
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Luna, Pretzel, Rufus.
Everyone ate. Momma ate 3 cups of puppy food.
Puppies were good and momma was very sweet.
Cleaned as many runs as possible.
Isos sprayed.
Didn’t have a chance to do laundry.
Washed the dishes
Kyra got here at 845 and we left at 1130.
THERE IS A MOM AND 4 PUPPIES IN A KENNEL IN THE ISO ROOM. They were abandoned across the street. The decision has not been made to keep them or to have animal control pick them up The decision will be made Saturday. Take Mom out in the iso. Feed her puppy food for the extra nutrients.
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Rufus and Pretzel. Everyone ate meds were given. Chores done. Topeka dropped off.
A lady pulled up as I was getting out of my car and dropped off some treats. They are in the World Market bag on the counter
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Comet, Luna, Buffy, Pretzel. Chores done, meds given, 1 load laundry completed, last shift and today’s dishes handwashed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, patio and Iso’s blown, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, plants watered. Everyone ate well. Poops normal except for Dorff’s. Dorff had a large piece of tennis ball and some plastic in his poop. We really need to protect this dog from getting unsafe toys. He will definitely eat anything and will swallow pieces large enough to cause obstruction. Please be vigilant about leaving toys in the yard and keep him from stealing toys on his… Read more »
messes: rufus and dorf
dogs fed
meds given
runs cleaned
Messes: Everyone but Drako, Buffy, Grinch, Crosby
meds given
yards scooped
Left a towel outside Dorff’s run. Using a towel to dry up his pee/water is a lot easier and less messy than using the mop head.
I guess someone went to take care of the dogs this am -not very comforting when “ NO POST” -especially on a holiday !!!
Messes: Dorff, Pretzel
Meals: all ate well; all happy plates!
Meds given
Chores completed
Shelter swept
Laundry: can load more
Dishes: (1) load washed/dried/put away
Yards scooped and bags to dumpster
ISOs and back patio bleached and sprayed clean
Inside and outside bleach bottles refilled
Water for first messes ready
Last minute breaks given
Treats given
Lots of outside time for all
**Fireworks tonight scared the pups!
Happy New Year!
Messes: Dorff, Wendy, Rufus, Pretzel, Comet.
Chores done, med given, dryers emptied (the righthand dryer was way too stuffed full!), 1 load laundry completed, dishes handwashed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, plants watered, donations processed.
Everyone ate well. Normal poops except soft from Dorff and some with a lot of toy pieces in it.
I fixed the right dryer lint trap.
Big welcome to Kyra, who worked her first day today!
No more freezes predicted in the coming days.
Cold morning that warmed up nicely. Lots of outside time with jackets and loves!
And bleached/rinsed iso’s
Messes: Wendy, Dorff, Pretzel, Rufus
Meds given
Dryers need to restart
Laundry is dirty
I don’t love the vibes between Dorff and Rufus across from each other
Tried walking with Wendy but she wasn’t feeling it lol, maybe because of the cold? But she didn’t seem to mind it when we were out in the yard
Messes: Dorff, Pretzel, Wendy, Rufus
Crosby is crazy about food; he bit my thumb trying to take the lead off.
Laundry washed and dried, dishes handwashed.
No hurry today. Spent time playing with the dogs.
messes: everyone except drako & mr grinch
meds given
i will fix the right dryer lint trap tomorrow
dishes done, laundry ran. right dryer needs to be restarted
isos bleached, hose coverings put back on. will leave faucets dripping overnight
Messes: Dorff, Rufus, Pretzel, Wendy. Chores done, med given, not enough laundry for a load, handwashed dishes, scooped yards repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, blew patio/iso’s/parking lot, bleached/rinsed iso’s, refreshed front water bucket, cleaned toilet and sink. Everyone ate well. Normal poops except 1 soft one from Dorff. Disconnected all the hoses and wrapped exposed pipes except for the hose next to the air conditioner. I wasn’t sure what it went to, so I just wrapped it. I didn’t know if the pm shift would have time to mess with this stuff. Sorry if I caused work. Chilly morning, lots… Read more »
Messes: Everyone except Drako, Buffy & Crosby. Dorff had loose stool.
-meds given
-Didn’t have time to scoop yards
-Comet moved to the other side so wouldn’t have an issue with Pretzel.
Luna had normal stool
Everyone ate with no issues.
Isos sprayed
Thank you Olivia and Blayde for deep cleaning the dryers and vents! Messes: Dorff, Luna, Pretzel, Comet, Rufus, Wendy Meds given. We tested out a play group (with approval) with Wendy, Comet, and Buffy and they did great! Comet and Buffy love to play with each other and Wendy is pretty uninterested lol but they did great together. Maybe we can test it a few more times with supervision (since Wendy needs to be supervised anyways) and see how it goes? Chores: laundry ran and dried. There will need to be a load ran tonight, we didn’t do it because… Read more »
Messes: Rufus, Dorrf, Pretzel Everyone ate without extra help. Noticed Crosby also inhaled food when given. Meds given, doesn’t look like Rufus log in the AM was not signed, but Chyanna posted meds were given. Not enough laundry to wash but folded the towels from driers. Washed toys, hand washed bowls. Poop bags to dumpster. Filled food bin. Opened last bag. Informed Chyanne Dorff had a few soft stool spots this afternoon, no tennis ball findings. **Wendy is a Gate Climber/Escape Artist! Must be supervised when outside as she can and will climb from back yard to front yard** Can… Read more »
JK on the food. 1 more bag remaining!
Pretzel and Dorff are too kennel aggressive with each other so it would be better if they didn’t see each during the shift.
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.