Dog Room Shift Log
BE SURE THAT YOU ARE READING ANY AND ALL ENTRIES FOR THE PREVIOUS WEEK’S SHIFT BEFORE YOU DO YOUR OWN SHIFT. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION MAY BE CONTAINED WITHIN.
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Dog Room Coordinator
Concerning the Shift/Dog Room, Scheduling: Sarah Clouatre
Dog Medical Coordinator
Julie Amador, jlacaaws@gmail.com / 2nd: Charles Beard / 3rd: Amanda Jones
Dumped Animals Contacts
Dogs: Sarah, 2nd Julie, 3rd Lisa
Cats: Michelle Soileau or Charles
Communications, Email Lists, If Can’t Reach Others
Arrae
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 Sarah 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.
IF YOU’RE NOT ABLE TO POST TO THE SHIFT LOG AND IT KEEPS POPPING UP SOMETHING CALLED “NONCE” THEN IT MEANS YOU NEED TO CLEAR YOUR BROWSERS CACHE. FOR PHONES JUST GOOGLE HOW TO CLEAR CACHE IN THE BROWSER YOU’RE USING. ON THE LAPTOP IT’S EDGE: TRY HITTING CTRL+SHIFT+DELETE AT THE SAME TIME AND CHECKMARK HISTORY/BROWSING/COOKIE/CACHE AND HIT “CLEAR NOW”. FOR ISSUES TEXT KELLY, CONTACT INFO BEHIND LAPTOP.
Drako had very bloody diarrhea when we came in. Julie came in and took him to the vet.
Messes: Drako, Bruno, Bronco, Dorf, Lucy, patches, Murray, Pixie, Flash
Everyone ate well. Julie asked us not to give Drako food or medicine.
Meds given.
Chores done.
2 loads of laundry washed. 1 load dried.
Dishes washed.
Lucy and Chile got walks.
Everyone was on good behavior.
Messes: Murray, Pixie, Flash, Bruno (soft poop), Dorff (pee), Drako Vomit (informed Julie)
Meds given, crushed Drako meds in baby food per Julie but he didn’t eat. He vomited throughout the shift and had very bad diarrhea. Informed Julie of everything.
All kennels deep cleaned. Toys cleaned, 2 loads of laundry washed. Dryer needs to be ran. All trash to dumpster. Very humid night but all dogs were able to go out 3x and get some love.
I got some baby food for Drako. Crush the Rimadyl between two spoons, and open the gabapentin capsules. Mix it with the baby food and feed him that before putting his dry food down.
Great day for adoptions! Fiona adopted and Rocky in foster to adopt. Honey, Murray, and Lucia are pending and should be going during the week.
Messes: Drako threw up, Dorff, Bronco, Bruno, Flash, Pixie, Murray, Rocky
Drako didnt eat and I wasn’t able to give him his meds but everyone else meds were given. Bronco had soft poo and Bruno, chores done, laundry washed and dried but towels still in dryer. They all had playtime some a little more than others.
Messes everyone but Drako, Rocky, Murray and Chuck. Everyone ate meds given. Pixie does not like have the medicine applied. Chores done. Very hot night. Bronco had very soft poop
Messes: All but Chuck, I think. Drako had vomit. Chores done, meds administered, dryers emptied, load laundry and 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bag to dumpster, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, changed all bedding, deep cleaned all kennels, processed donations, watered outside plants, refreshed outside water buckets, patio blown off, cleaned toilet and sink. Everyone ate well. Normal poops except Drako had 2 soft piles of red/dark brown poop. He went out without objection, ate well, had some effort to get to his feet, not in high spirits. Julie updated. Little Lucia went to get spayed per Connie. I trimmed… Read more »
Messes: Bruno, Bronco, Dorff, Lucia, Pixie, Murray, Flash Laundry/dishes done. Yards scooped/bags to dumpster. Iso cleaned Patches and Pixie got into it between Patches kennel. Pixie has some puncture wounds on her bottom of her jaw. Patches had some bleeding from her front paw. I cleaned both. I left Nolvasan Scrub out to use on Pixies jaw (underneath). She has multiple puncture wounds. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes then rinse. Neither seems very hurt. Please let me know how they are doing and if you see any signs of infection. Also we moved Patches to the other side. She… Read more »
Messes: Everyone except Chuck & Chili. Drako threw up overnight & is back to not eating & slow to take meds. He had soft stool too.
Laundry/dishes done.
Yards scooped/bags to dumpster.
Pixie keeps darting out of her kennel & straight to Patches. Maybe put them on opposite sides since she hates Patches so much?
forgot to do shift log, I’m sorry! Messes: everyone except Drako, Chuck, Lucy, and Chili Meds given, and everyone ate with no issues! Drako is getting back to his normal self which makes me so happy, he went out twice with no issues and ate well. He does have some eye drainage from his right eye, I texted Julie pictures and she said we may start his meds again for his eye Pixie keeps trying to lunge at Patches every time I bring her out. I’m not sure if we should consider moving her or not. Chores: laundry ran/dried/put away,… Read more »
Messes: All but Drako and Chuck (I think. So much poop and pee!). Chores done, meds administered, dryers emptied, not enough laundry for a load, 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bag to dumpster, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, changed all bedding, changed all bedding except Lucy’s, deep cleaned all kennels, processed donations, watered all plants. Everyone ate well. Normal poops. Drako did very well. Went out x3 on leash, no discernable limp, seemed like his normal self. I moved Pixie. There was no air in her corner and it stank like poo even after a deep clean. Ok’d per Lisa.… Read more »
shift done. computer ate my entry. will retype at home.
Meds given. Bronco is starting Rimadyl. Half a pill with each meal (they’re already broken)
Rocky was slow to eat, then vomited, then finally ate fine. Julie notified.
I think Bronco is afraid of the reflective bowls. I’m curious if a plastic bowl will help him eat better
Benji was adopted!!! His family was soooo excited to bring him home
Messes: Everyone except Drako Chuck & Chili
Bruno went to the vet
Bronco dumped most of his food out & left it, everyone else ate well. good to see Drako getting better. His open can is in the fridge.
Laundry/dishes done.
Yards scooped/bags to dumpster.
Messes: Dorff, Bruno, Bronco (after he got back from his neuter), Lucia, Rocky, Murray, Flash
Meds given
Drako ate very well! Bronco ate about half of his food
Bronco and Bruno should not play together until Bronco’s stitches have healed
Dishes done
Patches, Lucy, Pixie, Chili, Flash, Dorff, all were walked
Trash taken out
Yards scooped
ISO cleaned
Monday am. Messes: All but Drako, Chuck, and Chili.
Drako ate well. He was waiting for me to let him out and went out three times. Gave meds. No unusual poops or vomit. Did all expected chores. Everyone out as possible until it got too hot.
Monday am Messes: All but Drako, Chuck, and Chili.
Messes: Bronco, Bruno, Dorf, Lucia, Rocky, Benji, Pixie, Murray, Flash, Patches, Lucy
Bronco had diarrhea twice. Looks like he’s eating sticks and grass, and it upset his stomach. Please keep an eye out on it.
Bruno had pieces of a rubber toy in his poop. I crossed off rubber toys from his list.
Everyone but Bronco ate.
Meds given.
Laundry washed and dried.
Cleaned as many kennels as I could get to.
Isos sprayed and sanitized.
Not tons of time outside.
Computer Issues: the mouse did not work so I unplugged. Messes: everyone but Drako. All poop is normal, no soft or diarrhea. Dinnertime: everyone ate well, even Drako without any issues. All meds given. Outside time was quick but all runs deep cleaned. Drako even went out twice with the help of using a towel under his belly to help lift his back legs. Drako: We removed his Kurondo bed and laid multiple blankets on the ground for cushion as we think getting up and own hurts more than it helps. He seems more comfortable. ISO bleached, water pales freshened,… Read more »
Computer issues: mouse didn’t work so unplugged. Messes: Pretty much everyone because we were late getting here All ate well, even Drako without assistance. Meds given. All normal poops, no diarrhea or loose stool Very hot evening so quick outdoor time. All runs cleaned. Each dog received some love while going in/out. They were pretty pooped from Event today. Drako needed help using a towel under his belly to get off his bed, then once he got moving he was good. We decided to remove his bed and place multiple blankets on the floor to help him move better. Sent… Read more »
The event today was great. We have a pending app for Benji and a pending foster app for Lucia. Darian took Honey home to foster.
Messes: Dorff, Lucy, bronco, Bruno, rocky, honey, benji, pixie, Murray, flash.
Dorff had some pinkish in what I think was spit up
bronco throw up and had bad diarrhea
All medicine given
Drako, Flash, Rocky had good outside time
Messes everyone but Drako. Everyone but Frako ate meds given, including Dtako. He also stood on his own. Bronco had soft poop. Chores done. Very hot night.
Drako back from vet. He has 2 oral meds for pain and an eye ointment. He should be leash walked only for minimal distances, just to do his business. Assist him to standing if needed. You can use a towel under his belly to lift, if that helps. Both of his kneed are bothering him. Xrays were done, but didn’t show cause of issues.
All the usual, computer ate the first 2 rounds. No issues with Flash. Drako to vet at end of shift. Lots of outside time with play/loves per Daniel and Savannah, thank you!!
Messes: everyone except benji, Lucia, drako, lucy, chili, & chuck
Laundry/dishes done
Drako walked around a bit but not much. He didn’t eat either.
Honey didn’t eat her food.
Bruno and Bronco played well.
Messes: everyone except drako, lucy, chili, & chuck
Laundry/dishes done
Flash has been throwing up a lot & now has a loose, bloody stool. Julie knows.
Yards scooped & bags to dumpster.
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-Messes: honestly probably everyone except Drako. I let Drako out as soon as I got there and he reluctantly went. He would not eat him pill pocket or food until I sat down beside him towards the end of the shift and hand fed it to him. He ate the whole thing when I hand fed him! I brought his water closer to him so he wouldn’t have to get up and down to drink. He couldn’t even hike up his leg to pee, and he has a bad limp. He spent most of the shift curled up and just… Read more »
Messes: All but Rocky and Drako, I think. Chores done, meds given, dryers emptied,1 load laundry and 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped repeatedly, poop bags to dumpster, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, changed all bedding, cleaned toilet and sink, donations processed, refilled water cooler jug. Everyone ate well except Drako only ate about 1/2, skimming out the baby food. Normal poops. Drako went out for the first round. He didn’t want to walk later, but I got him to take a brief walk around the parking lot to pee and poo. He is still limping heavily and is subdued in spirit. Poor… Read more »
Messes: all but Drako, Benji, Chuck, Chili
Drako took his meds out of my hand in a pill pocket. He ate a couple bites of his food, but didn’t want to go out at all tonight
Pixie shredded a stuffed toy. Marked stuffed off her sheet
Bowl in the dishwasher is dirty
Laundry is dirty. Some of the towels in the dryers were still damp too
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Be sure to limit drakos movement. Don’t let him run around. If he’s still limping this weekend we may do an X-ray of his knee.
Drako is now on Hills i/d food. Mix with enough baby food to get him to eat it. Baby food is on the counter next to the Hills food.
Who was on shift?: Ellie, A.J., Reagan
Messes: Dorff, Bronco, Bruno, Lucy, Lucia, Rocky, Benji, Honey, Flash, Murray, Pixie
Honey is having diarrhea 🙁
Everyone got meds
Honey is still having a hard time eating much, same with Draco but we got both to eat a few handfuls of food (Drako ate more than Honey)
ISO is clean
Trash is taken out
Dishes done (two dirty dishes are still in the dishwasher)
Drako only wanted to go out once
Chili, Lucy, and Flash got walks
Benji’s eye looks great!
I love Drako
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Hey guys, we’re having trouble with the log at the moment. Trying to get it fixed ASAP though!
Elise brought Honey and Drako back from the vet today. They both have Rimadyl.
Please mix Drako’s Hills i/D dry food with enough baby food to get him to eat it. The baby food is on the counter next to the Hills.
Monday AM Messes: Everyone but Chuck and Chili. All ate well. Meds given.
All expected chores done. Hot outside but had a nice breeze so all got plenty out outdoor time. It wasn’t a pretty morning, but it got done.
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Patty did her shift this morning but was unable to post. All chores were done, no issues.
Messes: Benji, Chili, Murray, Rocky, Bruno, Bronco, Patches, Dorff, Flash
Everyone ate, Honey ate slower
Benji chewed through the straps on his cone, took it out
Found some stool in the concrete side yard that had (possibly??) a worm in it. Could’ve been a groundworm since it was outside before we got here.
Benji ran out of Zyrtec for this week, texted Julie.
Dishwasher run, washer run, dryer not run
Scooped yards
Refilled outside waters
Dorff did fantastic waiting today!!
Drako still at vet
Please do not leave toys outside except for the hard plastic toys that are out there. There were two tennis balls out there that Dorf and another dog found.
Messes: Everyone but Chile and Chuck. Benji had some diarrhea.
Everyone ate. Honey only had half.
Chores done.
Laundry washed and dried.
Dishes washed.
Isos sprayed.
Poop and indoor trash taken out.
Chores done meds given. Messes: everyone except Lucy, Chuck, Lucia and Benji. Chili didn’t potty in his run but he had a little bit of bile vomit. He did find during shift.
Drako is still at the vet. We missed him tonight.
Murray has been eating since we lowered his feeding amount.
Honey ate half of her half a cup of puppy food then didn’t want anymore even after we added wet food. We may need to consider lowering her feeding amount.
Everyone got some outside time but it was hot this evening.
Totally forgot that we had a return today. Rocky was adopted in 2022. He’s very sweet but is confused right now. Give him extra love
Adoptions completely dead. Laundry left in dryers folded and put away. Dogs got plenty of outdoor time. Today was Ellie’s first day with adoptions! Thank you Ellie!!!!
Messes everyone except for lucy and Chuck. Everyone ate except honey.She only ate half of her food.George were done meds were given. Dorff had soft stool. He also pulled some of the astroturf off of the agility ramps. I chaperoned the rest of his outdoor trips. I cut off the long pieces so no one else would be tempted.