Dog Room Shift Log
- 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.
Dog Room Coordinator
Concerning the Shift/Dog Room, Scheduling: Chyanne Edgar, chyanne.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. That said we do recognize that not everyone wishes to speak up for fear of consequences and wanted to give you a way in which to relay your message anonymously. We do ask for name and email, but that is only if you wish, and remind you that if we don’t have your information we cannot answer your query directly. Further, you should know that if you do report something against someone for inappropriate behavior that disrupts the organization or endangers the dogs, your information would be kept private from the accused regardless of if submitted anonymously or not.
Things to Remember: Updated 2/21/18
- 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. This is in the Dog 101, it encourages grazing. Give them the shift to eat, if they do not, pick it up.
- 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, this poses an obstruction issue if the dog breaks off pieces and swallows it – Proper cleaning method is by soaking in bleach water in the sink and then rinsed until there is no bleach smell. Do not leave the toys to soak between shifts. They need to be cleaned, rinsed and laid out to dry.
- 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. If a cycle of the dishwasher is unable to be run, please hand wash the dishes in the bathroom and lay out on a towel over one for the wire crates to dry for the next shift. Please do not leave an excessive amount of dishes for the following shift.
- A Note on Doggy Field Trips: Please contact Julie and/or Chyanne 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 and make sure they don’t have appointments etc, that it’s appropriate for that specific dog, that you have the code to get in and out and that you’re fully trained. 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 plan something for multiple dogs there must be one handler per dog, approved by us.
REMEMBER TO TEXT JULIE ANY MEDICAL CONCERN,
If you cannot reach her and need to speak to someone immediately
call Charles Beard. Contact info is posted in the room.
Messes breakfast pups, Lazarus, Phoenix and Leo poop and pee. Laz and Phoenix was solid everyone else very soft. Chores done meds given and everyone ate. CC brushed. Sat with Laz and got some licks on my fingers and lots of tail wags. Put together new mop bucket thanks Libby it is wonderful.
Messes: OMG so much poo! Breakfast puppies, Norma Jean, Topeka, Phoenix/Laz, Leo.
Topeka had puked up gravel. There was blood in Laz/Phoenix’ poo and in the breakfast pups (which was also kind of slimy).
Chores done, meds given, dishwasher unloaded and 1 load completed, 1 load laundry completed, cleaned/refilled outside water buckets, bleached/rinsed Iso’s, yards scooped, poop bags to curb, refilled dogfood bin.
Everyone ate well.
Lauren brought in tons of milk bones donations from her school mates!!!
Nice morning, lots of outside time 🙂
Messes: All puppies, Leo, Topeka
Everyone ate!
Meds given
Dishes in machine are washed
Iso/Concrete cleaned
Yards scooped
Someone dropped off 2 bags of blankets
grits and yogurt had diarrhea
Messes: all puppies; Leo; Tiger; Lazarus; and Phoenix( SOOO MUCH POOP)
Meals: all ate well
Meds given
Dryers restarted and clothes folded; (1) load washed/dried/put away
Dishes: can load more
Chores completed
Yards scooped; bags taken to dumpster
ISO’s bleached and sprayed clean
Played ball in yard with Buddy
Lots of outside time for all pups tonight
***Please do not give puppies soft or stuffed toys. When we arrived, there was torn stuffing in the kennels***
Water for first messes ready
Last minute breaks given
Treats given
Messes: Norma Jean, Leo, breakfast babies, Tiger, Laz/Phoenix, Topeka.
Chores done, meds given, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry, *restart dryers, please!*, yards scooped, poop bags to dumpster, plants watered, donations processed.
Everyone ate well.
Nice morning, lots of outside time.
Cecilia to vet and back with Elise for annual vacs.
Messes: Leo, breakfast pups, Laz/Phoenix, Tiger, Topeka
Meds given
Dishes and laundry are dirty
Enrichment chart updated
Switched Grits and Yogurt from Violet’s old kennel with Tiger, per Chyanne, because the crack in the floor makes it hard to clean their messes
Washed the puppies’ butts and bellies since they were feeling pretty gross
Iso sprayed
Water out for first messes
Lazarus and Phoenix had some red stool in their kennel
Messes: all breakfast pups, Leo, Tiger, Topeka, Noodle, Laz/Phoenix
Meds given, including Laz. Both he and Phoenix ate
Dishes ran and emptied. There were a TON of dirty blankets from the cat room when we got in, we were only able to wash and dry one load of laundry. Dryers need to be emptied
Took Noodle for a walk, she was nervous, but it was good! Walk for Gwen. Plenty of play time for all, as well as final potty breaks.
ISO bleached and hosed down
Fresh mop water out
Messes: Leo, Breakfast puppies, Topeka, Tiger, Laz and Phoenix, Gwen A bleach bottle was left hanging on the inside of Topeka’s kennel, please be careful! Phoenix and Laz both ate, but I was unable to separate them so Laz did not get his meds. Noticed Gwen’s tail looked limp when she was outside, let’s keep an eye on it. Scooped both yards Ran and reloaded dishwasher NJ got her meds Trash taken out There was a lot of bugs by the poop bucket in the back, so I hosed down that patio Everyone got a lot of outside time! Jack… Read more »
Messes: Breakfast puppies, Lazarus and Phoenix, Topeka, Leo, Tiger
Meds given; Lazarus did not eat his meds or any food throughout shift
Chores done
Dishwasher needs to be run, so sorry the dishes piled up at the end!
Laundry run, just a few towels in the washer that need to be run
Everyone got outside time
Gwen was not cooperative going out, made her get down and sit before being brought back in.
Sat with Lazarus for a bit, was super unresponsive
Isos sprayed
Shelter side poop bag taken out
Messes: Breakfast pups (with poop stomps), Norma, Honey, TIger, Leo
Everyone ate.
Meds given. Lazarus ate a little bit of his meds, Phoenix got into it too.
DIshes washed.
Everyone got a good amount of time outside
Isos sprayed.
Messes: Tiger, breakfast pups and Leo, Norma Jean
meds given
Dishes and laundry are dirty
Iso sprayed
Don’t worry, Violet got to bring her green bone to her foster home!
Violet went into foster and smokey is leaving to be adopted today.
med given
yards scooped, iso cleaned
dishes in dishwasher cleaned
Messes all puppies, poop so much poop, Leo, Tiger, Topeka, Lazarus and Phoenix. Everyone ate meds given. Lazarus even licked my fingers. Chores done laundry and dishes washed. Rigged mop bucket with zip ties, new bucket has been ordered. Savannah worked with Norma on sit and down. Water should also be ordered soon for cooler.
Messes: Norma Jean, Leo, puppies, Laz/Phoenix. Chores done, meds given, dishwasher and dryers emptied, 1 load dishes and 1 load laundry completed, yards scooped, poop bags and large trash can to dumpster, recycling can to curb, processed donations, refilled bleach sprayer, bleached/rinsed Iso’s. Everyone ate well!! Ashley brought by the remaining 2 puppies. Don’t know their names. Ashley is coming back this afternoon and will hopefully sort that out. Feeding amounts aren’t on list for them. Saw Norma Jean butt scoot. Leo’s last stool was a little soft. Beautiful morning, lots of outside time and did as much loving as… Read more »
Mess: Norma Jean, Puppies, Tiger, Leo, Topeka, Noodle
Meds Given
Dishes in machine are clean
Laundry is clean but needs to be dried
Concrete cleaned
lots of play time
Messes: Tiger, Topeka, Laz and Leo x 5 Meds: Given Food–All Ate–Laz ate his med Dishes–can load more Washed a load of clothes-folded two loads– RESTART RIGHT DRYER PLESE Iso bleached and sprayed clean ( Could NOT OPEN the top on the Bleach Spray bottle–someone very strong needs to get that off)-had to just pour from bleach bottle Lots of outside time and lots of pooping going on tonight Yards scooped again and again–bag to dumpster Last min breaks for All Treats given Water for first messes Ashley sprayed her car dog mat and will pick up tomorrow after it… Read more »
Also -puppies are 1/2 cup puppy food and they are some cute!!
Grits and yogurt ‘ the puppies’ are now at shelter! Very friendly!
Messes: Norma Jean, Leo, Topeka, Tiger, Laz/Phoenix. Chores done, meds given, 1 load dishes completed, 1 load laundry run later in the shift, *please restart dryers*. Major breakthrough! Lazarus ate his med early in the shift and then ate his food. He even took treats from my hand later in shift. Phoenix ate his food, but wouldn’t take a treat from me. Everyone ate well. Torrential rain and thunderstorms all shift. Got everyone out twice, had to drag Buddy. Didn’t get to scoop yards, they’re under water. Rug by door next to computer was wet underneath. I put it outside… Read more »
Messes: Betty, Leo, Topeka, Laz/Phoenix, Tiger
Meds given, including Lazarus!
Laundry and dishes are dirty
The towels and water in the run next to Topeka are clean to get ready for some puppies that are coming tomorrow, weather permitting
Betty to foster
Remember with the rain to keep the puppy pen under cover. It gets rusty and falls apart if it gets wet a lot
Iso sprayed
dogs fed and medicated.
did not medicate lazarus.
Messes: Leo, Betty, Lazarus/Phoenix, and Tiger
Meds given
Phoenix snagged a bit of Lazarus’ pill but he ate most of it, I ended up spoon feeding it to him
Phoenix was very shy and stayed in the kennel the whole time along with Lazarus
Yards scooped
Laundry was washed and started in dryer, still damp
Dishes in the dishwasher are dirty – not enough to start
Sprayed iso
Messes: Betty, Lazarus/Phoenix, Leo, Tiger
Almost coaxed Phoenix out at the beginning of the shift, but Lazarus barked a bit so Phoenix got a bit frightened and did not want to come out. They both ate, but Lazarus did not get his meds because I was unable to separate them.
Betty ripped up some of the plastic on her bed, so I gave her the smaller blue one.
Dishwasher ran and reloaded
NJ got her meds
Yard scooped
Bleached and sprayed ISOs
Messes: Lazarus/Phoenix, Betty, Leo
meds given. Lazarus ate half his med concoction. Please write on Lazarus’s sheet if he has eaten his pill or not. Julie needs to determine if they are working.
yards scooped iso cleaned
one of the dogs in the front yard has been eating sticks
Noodle had normal stool.
dishes in dishwasher are dirty
Betty and Tiger should be good to go out in the yard by Tues.
Leo had soft stool.
took Phoenix and Lazarus out of their kennel to do a deep clean.
Messes: Lazarus/Phoenix, Norma, Tiger, Leo, Betty
Everyone ate. Unsure if Lazarus ate or if Phoenix ate both’s food. Betty left some food. Lazarus/Phoenix didn’t eat all their food.
Norma took her meds. Lazarus did not take them.
Chores done.
Laundry washed and started in dryer.
Dishwasher run.
Iso sanitized.
Trash taken out.
yard scooped.
Took Topeka for walk.
Meds given. Lazarus ate his in a little bit of baby food. Make sure his brother isn’t eating his meds. I had to pick up Phoenix and Lazarus immediately ate his meds. They both ate the wet food I gave Laz
Leo had a little diarrhea.
Dryer needs to be restarted.
We can throw away buddy’s bed that is in the dirty bin. It has completely lost all the padding
cross your fingers, we my have a foster home for our sweet Violet and Betty, doing some checks first // New dog Noodle, sweet poodle girlie & 4 new puppies in the program, pups going home with Ashley.// Phoenix, Lazarus’ brother, has been returned due to no fault of his own, he is very sweet and wants to live inside of your lap – he is not snappy, can go out for potty time, and wants all your hugs and kisses – We are hopeful his people positivity will help Lazarus
Messes: Leo, Tiger, Betty, Topeka, Lazarus.
Everyone but Cecilia ate.
Meds given, Lazarus ate his pill in a tiny bit of baby food
chores done: dishwasher and laundry ran
yard scoped
outside waters cleaned
ISO cleaned
poop bags taken out
Messes Norma Jean, Leo, Tiger, Betty and Lazarus. Everyone but Betty ate, even Lazarus. Meds given chores done. Laundry done dishes in washer are dirty. Norma Jean broke pieces off of the white bone with the brown stripes. I threw it away. Lots of outside time. Buddy asked me to squirt him with the hose while I was cleaning ISO. He was smiling as I toweled him off to bring him back inside.
Messes: Norma Jean, Leo, Betty, Lazarus. Chores done, meds given, dishwasher emptied and 1 load dishwasher completed, emptied dryers, not enough laundry for a load until the end, yards scooped, poop bags to dumpster, Iso bleached/rinsed, outside water buckets refreshed, plants watered. Everyone ate well except Lazarus didn’t eat his medication and only half of his food. The bowl that was in his kennel was empty, except he left the ground medication in the bottom. He peed on the corner of his kennel again, so full linen change for him. Gwen had some chewed up stick-filled vomit in her kennel… Read more »
messes: leo, betty, tiger, gwen, and lazerus
dogs fed and meds given
chores done
laundry and dishes washed, but laundry needs to be redried
yards scooped
ISO cleaned
Dogs medicated and fed
Messes: Betty; Topeka; Leo; and Lazarus Meals: all ate; Lazarus (not much; but AM note says he ate late) but he was out barking with the greeting committee when we got here!!!!!! Meds given Chores completed Laundry and Dishes: can load more ISO’s bleached and sprayed clean Yards scooped; bags to dumpster Shelter swept Brushed: Cecelia; Buddy; Violet; Norma Jean and Jack Buddy played ball in the yard– and played ball with Norma Jean Tiger’s incision looks a little swollen and red–check in the am Water for first messes ready Last minute breaks given Treats given Lots of outside time… Read more »
Tiger back from spay. She’ll start Rimadyl tonight, 25mg 2xday for 3 days.
Messes: Norma Jean, Leo, Betty, Topeka. Chores done, meds given*, 1 load dishes completed, not enough laundry for a load, yards scooped, poop bags to dumpster, donations processed, plants watered, Iso’s bleached/rinsed. Everyone ate except for Lazarus. He had eaten all the food/medicine left for him from previous shift. Until the end of the shift, I just put a little bit of food with a ground up pill, but he didn’t touch it until I was leaving and he ate it!! Before leaving, I gave him a bowl of his food. He peed on the corner of his kennel again,… Read more »
Messes: Leo, Betty, Tiger
Meds given
Dishes are dirty
The towel in the washer is dirty
Dryers need to restart
Lazarus never ate his food or meds from this morning or from this shift. He’s hoarding bowls in his crate.
Thought Leo was too big to escape from apartment side iso, but he still seems like he can fit.
Iso sprayed
dogs have been fed adb medicated
messes: leo, tiger, betty, lazarus
meds and fed, gave betty her missed dose of rimadyl, lazarus did not eat anything
walks for cece, honey, topeka, tiger (still not a fan of walks), tried to walk gwen but she saw a person and started being very aggressive with leash and biting/jumping
lots of outside time and cuddles for everyone
dishes washed and put away, load of laundry done and put away. laundry in washer is dirty
water for first messes made, isos bleached and sprayed
Messes: Honey, Leo, Betty, Lazarus
Meds given, Lazarus’ left in run with him
Topeka pooped in her run while she was waiting to be let out, but it was because she was in the kennel later than usual today because I ran late
Betty ate the stuffing out of one of her toys so please do not give her any stuffed animals or bedding
There are 2 bowls soaking in the bathroom, Lazarus’ food was crusted to them, did not have time to rinse them out
Cleaned ISO
Did not have time to do any chores, sorry!
Messes: Lazarus, Leo, Betty,
Dishwasher ran and reloaded
Folded the towels from the dryer
Meds give, Lazarus did not eat his food so we left it in the run with him
Betty only ate half of her food so we left it in her run as well
Everyone got tons of cuddles and outside time
Gwen tried to tug of war with the lead every time I brought her out
Brushed Jack, Topeka, and Cece
Scooped the yard in the back but not the other one
Iso bleached and hosed down
Happy Easter! Important reminders: Please make sure all dogs have water before you leave, and that it’s in appropriate sized buckets. Leo’s was left outside, so he had no water all night. Betty’s bucket was way too big for her, so I swapped it. Also, plastic toys soak in the bucket in the sink, they do not go in the washer. Messes: Honey, Tiger, Topeka, Betty, and Leo Meds given, including Laz’s crushed pill mixed in with his food Chores: dishes ran and emptied, laundry ran and switched to dryers, need to be folded Enrichment chart updated — lots of… Read more »
mess – tiger and betty
chores done
meds given
lazarus didn’t eat a lot so we left the bowl in the run
adoptions: possible pending for smokey, who is in foster – We worked with Lazarus for a while. We got him to come out of his kennel then blocked him off from being able to go back in it. Trapped him while wearing both gloves (jamie said hint, don’t put your fingers in the fingers, leave them loose cuz he’ll bite those first and chew on them) and Jamie held him in her lap until he calmed down, stopped struggling, and breathed in a normal type way. If you feel comfortable enough to do this as well please do, as the… Read more »
New dog Betty is here. No need to put in iso.
Messes: Tiger, Leo, Topeka, Lazarus meds given Lazarus made a break through when i was bringing him his food. Ran right past my feet. Finally managed to corner him in between the pantry and white bench next to the back door. He was fighting me tooth and nail before I threw a towel over him to pick him up. He immediately calmed down after that. We might actually have to start trying that to get him used to touches and being picked up. Told Julie about it and she agreed that it might worth trying. He has one pill left… Read more »
Messes: Leo, Laz, and Topeka
Lazarus did not want to eat and therefore probably did not get his medicine.
Chores done, meds given, laundry done and folded. Dishwasher is only half full.
Buddy’s rash is coming back on his tummy again. No white bones for Topeka. She split one longways, see evidence to the left of the computer.
Everyone got lots of outside time in the beautiful weather and Cori sat with Lazarus for a while. Cece and Jack had fun playing together!
Messes: Leo, Laz, Topeka, NJ. Chores done, meds given, contents of dishwasher put up, 1 load laundry and 1 load dishes completed, yards scooped, poop bags to dumpster, Iso’s bleached/rinsed, plants watered. Everyone ate well except for Lazarus. Doesn’t look like he ate anything put a couple of little treats. He peed on the corner of his kennel, so we changed all his linens and did an all over cleaning of his kennel. He seemed more relaxed today. He came up to the gate a number of times instead of just cowering in the back. All stool was normal. Gwen… Read more »
This was typed out but not posted when I got here so I posted it. – Savannah
Oh, THANK YOU!!!
Messes: Leo, Tiger, and Laz
Dogs fed
Laz didn’t finish food
Meds given
dishes in machine are clean.
Not enough laundry to do a load.
Laundry folded and put away
Kennels cleaned.
Yards scooped.