Woodbridge Animal Society Volunteers

05/10/2021

Timeline Photos

05/10/2021

Photos from Friends of the Edison Animal Shelter's post

05/08/2021

How sad.... this dog was an owner surrender at a shelter.
He stood there for ages first watching his owner walk away then waiting for them to return.....they never did!
Please do everything you can to keep your family together. I understand that sometimes it's impossible but they never forget you!

05/08/2021

TO BE KILLED: May 7 - May 18, 2021

The dogs in this album are out of time and badly in need of adopters, fosters and/or rescue. Please consider giving a dog a stable and loving home to save a life. If you cant, then please share for attention, pledges and rescue.

05/07/2021

Our pups loves these adoption events and so do we!

Coming May 16th will be our next adoption event and we hope to see you there. May is a great month to get out there and adopt! Complete your family with a new member!
We will be at the Pet Supply Plus in Berkeley Height from 12-3pm with some of our fantastic pups. Stop by to say hello!

05/07/2021

Skunks may be little stinkers but they help the environment in many ways. They aid farmers by eating many garden pests, including mice, voles, beetles, various larvae, wasps and crickets.

Murder hornets??? Yeah...they eat those too...

Picture courtesy of Creature Comforts Wildlife Rehabilitation.

05/07/2021

TO BE KILLED: May 7 - May 18, 2021

The dogs in this album are out of time and badly in need of adopters, fosters and/or rescue. Please consider giving a dog a stable and loving home to save a life. If you cant, then please share for attention, pledges and rescue.

04/26/2021

This is Indiana! She is a 6 month old brown tabby. She is up to date on all medical. She is super, super sweet!

If you are interested in meeting Indiana, or any of our adoptable animals, please contact the Old Bridge Animal Shelter for an appointment at: (732) 721-5600 x6300.

04/25/2021

Bee Seeds

Bee Seeds

One of the Largest threats to bees is the lack of habitat due to urban sprawl. If you notice a lack of green space in your neighborhood, you can volunteer to plant a bee friendly garden with Bee Seeds and create a habitat with nectar-rich wildflowers. You don’t need a ton of space to help Save the...

04/24/2021

Adopt BROWNIE - Loves to Cuddle! on Petfinder

Adopt BROWNIE - Loves to Cuddle! on Petfinder

BROWNIE - Loves to Cuddle! is an adoptable Dog - Chocolate Labrador Retriever & Pit Bull Terrier Mix searching for a forever family near Edison, NJ. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

04/20/2021

UPDATE: SHEBA IS IN FOSTER, AWAITING HER FOREVER!!!
Meet Sheba, surrendered 4/19/21 by an owner who could no longer care for her, she is only 7 months old! Sheba is about 22lbs, and sturdy. Her owner reported that she is housebroken and good with children. She is dog friendly and has already made a friend at the shelter. The shelter is full, and we have open appointments to meet dogs until 7pm today (4/20/21). If you are already approved, please reach out to your TAR rep to set up a meeting. If not, please apply to adopt at tarnj.org/adopt.

04/20/2021

VA location.

Skipper is 3 months old and needs a forever home!

Adopted!!!!!!

04/16/2021

What do you call a group of outdoor cats? Typically, community cats live in a colony (a group of related cats). The colony lives and operates in a specific territory - for example, a restaurant dumpster or the home of a feeder - where food is available. Although feral cats may be seen by those who feed them, strangers may not even realize that feral cats are living nearby because they rarely see them!

04/13/2021

Photos from The Bloomfield Animal Shelter NJ's post

04/13/2021

Photos from Florida Emergency Rehabilitation Network's post

04/11/2021

Newark AHS has a beagle girl!

04/10/2021

Your friendly PSA!! The more you know......

Foxes have a natural fear of people. If you see one outside during the day, it's no cause for alarm. They will usually run away from you as soon as they detect your presence.

If not, the fox has probably learned to associate people with food (likely because someone has been feeding them), and may exhibit a boldness or even approach you. These foxes can easily be scared away by making loud noises such as yelling or blowing whistles.

Foxes are not dangerous to humans, except when they are rabid (which is very rare) or when they are captured and handled. Even then, a fox’s natural tendency is to flee rather than fight.

Foxes will also eat various fruits, but they usually do not bother garden vegetables.

Sometimes foxes are blamed for damage they did not cause, such as when they are spotted eating from spilled trash when neighborhood dogs or other animals were responsible for the overturned trashcan.

A fox cutting through your yard is probably just passing through on their way between hunting areas and no action is necessary on your part.

04/09/2021

04/06/2021

Timeline Photos

***UPDATE*** REUNITED!! Panda is home safe & sound after 10 hours, 47 minutes :)

"Thanks for sharing. She came home on her own. Very proud of herself. "
-Panda's Owner
Please spread the word! Panda was LOST on April 5, 2021 in Woodbridge Township, NJ 07001 near Cornell and Harvard

Message from Owner: We're freaking out. She's a Pennsylvania resident. She's part of a large family of animals and was enjoying her time away from them all. She's been to her NJ home many times but is not familiar with the outdoors area. We think the door was not closed all the way last night and she slipped out. Call her by name. Offer her food. Call us and we'll come right over. She means the world to us. We are still dealing with a traumatic injury her sister sustained. Please keep an eye out!

Description: Tuxedo tabby. Not necessarily friendly but not unfriendly. Cautious.
But, she slipped out last night. She is unfamiliar with this area. She is kept inside when in NJ. She lives in Pennsylvania and doesn't know what pavement is. Please call the contact numbers if you see her. She can probably be lured with food. Tuna.

For more info or to contact Panda's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/6921198

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpl

04/02/2021

Adopt ROSIE - Beautiful Bundle of Energy! on Petfinder

Adopt ROSIE - Beautiful Bundle of Energy! on Petfinder

ROSIE - Beautiful Bundle of Energy! is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Edison, NJ. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

04/02/2021

Photos from Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption, Inc. and Best Friend Thrift Shop's post

04/01/2021

03/30/2021

Lonely Beagle Is Obsessed With Orphan Baby Possum And Decides To Adopt Him

Lonely Beagle Is Obsessed With Orphan Baby Possum And Decides To Adopt Him

Mother Nature never ceases to amaze when it comes to unlikely friendships between different species. Another proof that love knows no boundaries among animals comes this time from a shelter in Australia. Molly – a lovely Beagle that lives in Australia, wasn’t on her best period of time as losing...

03/29/2021

03/29/2021

It’s that time of year again! If you come across a nest of baby bunnies have no fear... they are not abandoned! Their mom only comes to the nest two times per day to feed them so she doesn’t attract predators. If they are not injured, please leave them be and keep your pets away.

03/28/2021

OH location.

03/26/2021

03/26/2021

03/21/2021

It’s that time of year again! If you come across a nest of baby bunnies have no fear... they are not abandoned! Their mom only comes to the nest two times per day to feed them so she doesn’t attract predators. If they are not injured, please leave them be and keep your pets away.

03/18/2021

03/18/2021

NY location.

***********Cake needs a foster home!*************
Gorgeous Cake, located in Albany, NY needs a foster home. Cake is an independent girl, she takes her time getting to know new people but once she does she is a loyal and loving girl. Cake enjoys sitting at your feet while you work or binge watching your favorite TV shows. Cake does well with other dogs and cats or can be an only dog. She does need a kid free home. Approved fosters who can help please contact your state coordinator. New to NGPR https://nationalpyr.org/fostering Transport is available. #fosterapyrinneed #fosteringsaveslives #fosterhome #fosterfamily #fosterdog #foster #fostering #AdoptaPyr #adoptdontshop #adoption #adopt #rescueapyr #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsrock #rescuerocks #rescue #gentlegiant #NGPR #greatpyrenees #greatpyr

03/16/2021

KILLED by Brooklyn ACC 3/17/2021 😢
RIP sweet boy... YOU MATTERED....

RILEY was friendly and waggy when he arrived at the shelter. He thought he was out on a nice outing with his family. It was only after his leash was handed to the Brooklyn intake staff, and his parent walked out the door and left him behind, that his wagging tail slowly came to a stop, as he looked around quizzically, asking with his eyes, “They are coming back right?” No one responded. Now he is trying to navigate the shelter environment at 7 years of age, and it is understandable he is feeling frightened, anxious and alone at the shelter. And even though he was also friendly at his medical exam, wagging his tail at everyone, it has finally hit home after a month of incarceration that he will never see his family again. He is so heartbroken and crushed at the loss of the people he loved, the small dog he played with. His family failed him! All Riley needed to learn was the command, “drop it leave it” so he would understand that giving up a nice resource, only gets you a better one. But his family didn’t bother to spend the time to get him instruction, and now he will pay the ultimate price with his life if we cannot find him that experienced foster or adopter who can give him the structured, quiet home where he can get that second chance. Won’t you please take a chance on Riley? MESSAGE OUR PAGE or EMAIL US at [email protected] for assistance fostering or adopting him.

INTAKE DATE: 8-Feb-2021
RILEY, ID# 111522, 7 yrs old, 68 lbs, Male
Brooklyn ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Black / White
Surrender Reason: STRAY
Shelter Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
No children (under 13)

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INTAKE PROFILE - BASIC INFORMATION: Riley is an approx. 7 year old medium mixed breed that was surrendered to ACC by the police. Riley previously lived with 2 adults and 1 small mixed breed dog. Riley would growl and attempt to bite when someone touches his toy. Riley had a bite incident on 2/8/2021 where he bite the owner that broke skin and drew blood. Owner received medical attention for the wound.

INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 8-Feb-2021: Upon Intake, Riley held a neutral body with a wagging tail throughout intake. Riley allowed counselor to collar, scan for a microchip, and place a leash over his head to walk to medical without growling, barking, or showing teeth.

BEHAVIOR NOTES

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray
Riley was surrendered due to a bite incident in the home with the owner.

Bite History:
Riley had a bite incident on 2/8/2021 where he bite the owner that broke skin and drew blood. Owner received medical attention for the wound.

Staff Note:
At this time there is little behavioral information about Riley in a home setting. The behavior reported is what has been observed at the care center with staff. Riley was surrendered due to a bite incident in the home with the owner. Riley has concerning resource guarding, snapping at anyone who touches his toys. He has shown social behaviors with staff during interactions, soliciting attention with familiar handlers but can be wary of novel handlers. Recently Riley bit a handler who was taking him out for a walk, holding onto their finger. The bite resulted in broken skin and swelling. Riley will need an experienced foster, in an adult-only home that has experience managing resource guarding and bite histories.
The DOH has stipulated that the group will need to be notified of the bite history and that they notify a trainer that will train him.

SHELTER ASSESSMENT:

INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 8-Feb-2021
Summary: Neutral body, wagging tail, allowed for handling

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 8-Feb-2021
Summary: BARH, wagging tail, distance decreasing behavior, jumps front legs up onto handler,

IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:
2/25: Handlers approached Riley's kennel to remove him for a reevaluation. Upon approach, Riley was hard barking and jumping on the kennel door. A handler offers him treats and he accepts with a soft mouth. The handler is able to leash him and he exits the kennel pulling hard. Once outside, Riley is anxious and unable to focus. He jumps on handlers, displaces with frequent urination, and takes treats harder. Upon being returned to his kennel, Riley enters the kennel without issue. But once the kennel door closes, Riley jumps on the kennel door snarling, eyes wide, and attempts to bite the handler. He does not accept treats and is fixated on the handler's hands. The handler is unable to remove the lead from the kennel as repeats the aforementioned behaviors. A treat is tossed further back into his kennel and Riley turns his head to look when he hears it land and the handler quickly remove the lead. When the handler attempts the lock the kennel, Riley bites the lock and attempts to pull it into the kennel. He is unable to, but he tries two more times. He continues attempting to bite the handler as she locks the kennel and puts back up his kennel blocker. Riley does not settle and continues snarling even after the handler walks away.

2/14: Riley was wide-eyed and barking at the kennel front. He was given an enrichment item which he began to investigate. He barked again as the handler walked away.

2/12: A handler leashed Riley for a walk; the loop of the lead was on and being secured, Riley bites and holds onto the handler's finger. The handler pulls their right index finger out of his mouth. The bite resulted in two tears and a small puncture.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only

Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:
No Children (under 13): Due to Riley's bite history and concerning resource guarding he would be best suited for an adult-only home.

Place with a New Hope Partner: Riley will need placement with a New Hope Partner who can provide management of his behavior concerns and continued training for any future foster.

Potential challenges:
Resource guarding
Multiple-bite history/risk of future aggression

Potential challenges comments:
Resource Guarding: Riley's previous owner stated that he will growl and attempt to bite anyone who touches his toys. Riley should be traded for items he has, and items should never be taken directly away from him. Please respect Riley's space when he is playing. See handout on Resource Guarding.

Multiple bite history/future of future aggression: Riley has bitten someone in his previous home that resulted in broken skin, as well as a handler at the care center. Please see handout on Bite history and Risk of future aggression.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

2-Mar-2021

Progress Exam
History : Intake 2/8/21-dental disease
2/13-started trazodone for FAS
2/20-started doxycycline for CIRDC (resolved 3/1)
2/25-increased trazodone for FAS, reportedly infested ~2cm piece of metal earring
Subjective: BAR. FS 6/7 diarrhea in the cage. Good appetite, no vomiting. R/o secondary to FAS vs foreign body.
Objective
EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic, coughed once
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Diarrhea r/o FAS vs abx vs dietary indiscretion vs FB vs other
Hx foreign body ingestion
Prognosis: Excellent
Plan: CTM while at BACC
Start metronidazole 15mg/kg PO BID x5d until 3/7, if no improvement or if worsens or starts vomiting rec rads
Continue doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID until 3/6
Continue trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID for FAS
CTM for GI signs, rec rads with neuter if clinical

1-Mar-2021

Progress Exam
History : Intake 2/8/21-dental disease
2/13-started trazodone for FAS
2/20-started doxycycline for CIRDC (resolved 3/1)
2/25-increased trazodone for FAS, reportedly infested ~2cm piece of metal earring
Subjective: BAR. Cage exam. No csvd. CIRDC resolved. No GI signs. Great appetite.
Objective
EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L: Normal RR/RE, eupneic
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment:
Apparently healthy
Hx foreign body ingestion
Prognosis: Excellent
Plan: CTM while at BACC
Ok to move out of iso
Continue doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID until 3/6
Continue trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID for FAS
CTM for GI signs, rec rads with neuter if clinical

28-Feb-2021

Progress Exam
History
2/8/21 agency intake: dental disease
2/13: started trazodone for FAS
2/20: started doxycycline for CIRDC
2/25: increased trazodone for worsening FAS; reportedly ingested ~2cm piece of an earring
2/26: loose stool/tenesmus reported
Today, 2/28: progress exam
S/O: BAR, very active - jumping and barking at front of kennel, no c/s/v/d noted.
EENT: Eyes clear, mild serous nasal discharge noted
H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness
CNS: Mentation appropriate
A: CIRDC
FB ingestion
P: Continue doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID until 3/6
Continue trazodone 10 mg/kg PO BID indefinitely in shelter for FAS
Recheck CIRDC day 10
CTM while at BACC, monitor for GI signs

26-Feb-2021

Progress Exam
Hx: 2/8/2021 Agency intake-dental disease
2/13-Started on trazodone for FAS
2/25-Increased trazodone for worsening FAS. Reported to have eaten ~2cm piece of earing
Today, 2/26- Progress exam
SO: BAR, no s/v/d. No elimination concerns noted while on rounds however reported to have had loose stool/straining to defecate. Coughing noted during PE. Cage side exam. Readily taking treats in kennel. E/d well. Unremarkable elimination
Eyes: Unremarkable OU
Nasal Cavity: Mild serous nasal discharge
Lungs: Eupneic, coughing
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.
Neuro: Appropriate mentation.
Re**al: Not performed. Externally normal.
A: CIRDC
Ate ~2cm piece of earing
P: CTM while at BACC
Stay in ISO
Continue doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x 14 days until 3/6
Continue trazodone 10mg/kg PO BID indefinitely for FAS
Recheck CIRDC day 7
Monitor loose stool/further GI signs closely on daily rounds
25-Feb-2021

Vet Statement
Increasing trazodone to 10 mg/kg PO q12h indefinitely for shelter anxiety

20-Feb-2021

Progress Exam
Hx: 2/8/2021 Agency intake-dental disease
2/13-Started on trazodone for FAS
Today, 2/20- CIRDC signs noted on rounds
SO: BAR, no s/v/d. Coughing and sneezing noted during PE. Cage side exam. Readily taking treats in kennel. E/d well. Unremarkable elimination
Eyes: Unremarkable OU
Nasal Cavity: Mild serous nasal discharge
Lungs: Eupneic, coughing
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.
Neuro: Appropriate mentation.
Re**al: Not performed. Externally normal.
A: CIRDC
P: CTM while at BACC
Move to ISO
Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x 14 days until 3/6
Continue trazodone 7.5mg/kg PO BID indefinitely for FAS
Recheck CIRDC day 7

13-Feb-2021

Vet Statement
Per canine behavior recommendation start trazodone 7.5mg/kg PO BID indefinitely for FAS
8-Feb-2021

DVM Intake Exam
History : Agency
Estimated age: Approx 5-7 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Negative
Subjective: BARH, wagging tail, distance decreasing behavior, jumps front legs up onto handler, slightly tense, but easy to examine and allows all handling.
Evidence of Cruelty seen - none
Evidence of Trauma seen - none
Objective:
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS = 7/9
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: Mild-mod tartar and staining, stage II ddz
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Tense, non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact, two scrotal testicles
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally normal
Assessment: Dental disease
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Recommend bloodwork and dental cleaning with placement
CTM while at BACC
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

*** TO FOSTER OR ADOPT ***

TO FOSTER OR ADOPT A NYC ACC DOG, PLEASE MESSAGE OUR PAGE or EMAIL US at [email protected] for assistance. (At this time, due to the global pandemic, the NYC ACC is not allowing direct adoptions in person at their Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn shelters.)

NOTE: You MUST live in NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog. Transport is available if you live within the prescribed range of states.

* NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM *
Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.
Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.
Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters
Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.
New Hope Rescue Only
Dogs with this rating need to be pulled by a New Hope Partner Rescue. Contact our page or email us for assistance.
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