News and Events
JSAC Dog Washes
What better way for your pooch to beat the heat during the dog days of summer than with a nice bath at the JSAC Dog Wash! Just bring your dog to JSAC from 12PM-3PM on any of the following dates (no appointment necessary) and stand back and let the JSAC volunteers do all the work for you!
Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th
Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th
Only $10 per dog and all proceeds go directly to help the homeless animals here at JSAC!
Do you love your cat or dog? Please spay or neuter them and help your pet by preventing unwanted litters, reducing marking & territorial behaviors and reducing risks of certain types of cancer and disease. You will also be helping to stop the overpopulation of dogs and cats in our area.
Jersey Shore Animal Center, in conjunction with the Ocean County Animal Facility and their Volunteer Auxiliary and the Ocean County Health Department is sponsoring a series of low cost spay/neuter clinics. The next clinic will be held on Monday, July 28th, 2008. The cost per cat, male or female, is $30 each, and the cost per dog is $45. There is a limit of two pets per household and a weight limit for dogs of approximately 40 pounds (please call for additional information). Registration for the clinic is required and applicants must qualify for participation based upon household income. Income verification is necessary, however no pay stub is required if an applicant has proof of any public assistance, such as PAAD, Family Care, U.S. Food Stamps, WIC, the federal school lunch program or other entitlement program. Rabies vaccinations will be included and dissolvable stitches will be used for the spay/neuter surgery.
Please call (732) 657-8086 for additional information or to register.
Need to get your cat spayed/neutered before our next clinic? Please check out our spay/neuter resource page for other options.
11th Annual Country & Western Dance Fundraiser
Kick up your heels and have a great time at our annual Country & Western Dance fundraiser! The dance will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 from 7PM to 11PM at the Toms River Elks Club on Washington Street and Clifton Avenue. Tickets are $15.00 per person in advance and $20.00 at the door. The ticket price includes free soda, bottled water, snacks and two dance lessons that night with D.J. Renegade Rich & Debi. A slient auction and 50/50 drawing will also be held. Come alone or bring a friend, everyone is welcome! Please contact Pat Maxson at (732) 477-3299 or Susan at (732) 920-1600 x208 for more information and to order tickets.
1st Annual Canine Cotillion at the Grenville
Friday, September 26th, 2008
6:30 - 9:30PM
The Grenville Hotel & Restaurant
345 Main Street, Bay Head
Cost: $45 per adult - $15 per child - Pets FREE
Red carpet arrival - Dinner buffet - Cash wine bar - Live entertainment
Gift auction - Photographs
Come dressed for the event! Costumes on animals are welcomed. All of the proceeds from the gift auction, and a portion of each ticket sold, will be donated to the Jersey Shore Animal Center.
To purchase tickets and for further details, please contact:
Debbie Tarantino - Event Coordinator
dtarantino@thegrenville.com
(732) 892-3100
The 7th Annual JSAC Golf Classic will be held on Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club on West Hope Chapel Road in Jackson. The day's events include registration and a hot brunch at 11AM, tee off at 12PM and a BBQ dinner with open bar, awards ceremony, 50/50 raffle and gift auction starting at 5PM. Fees are $195 per player or $750 per foursome (includes green fess and golf cart). Tickets for the dinner only are available for $25.
For information, please call (732) 920-1600 x208. Reserve in advance! We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover or send your check to: Jersey Shore Animal Center, 185 Brick Blvd., Brick, NJ 08723.
Help the animals while enjoying a day of golf and fun!
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Event Sponsor - $3,500
Includes your company name or logo on print material and hats, one foursome, 2 hole sponsorships and 4 additional free dinners for guests.
BBQ Dinner Sponsor - $2,500
Includes one foursome, 2 hole sponsorships and 4 additional free dinners for guests
Brunch Sponsor - $2,000
Includes your sign at brunch, one foursome plus 2 additional free dinners for guests
Golf Cart Sponsor - $1,000
Your name on all carts
Open Bar Sponsor - $500
Your sign at the bar area
Two Closest to the Pin Gifts - $400
Two Longest Drive Gifts - $400
Trophy Sponsor - $350
Your company info on all trophies
Hole Sponsor - $100
Your sign at sponsored hole
Get into the Halloween spirit with our Murder Mystery Fundraiser "Mummy Dearest" on Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at Charlie Brown's Steakhouse on Route 70 West in Lakewood. There will be two dinner seatings to chose from, 12PM or 5PM, and tickets are $40 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the animals here at the Jersey Shore Animal Center. Our last murder mystery fundraiser was a sell out, so be sure to get your tickets early by contacting Pat at (732) 477-3299 or Susan at (732) 920-1600 x208.
June 24th, 2008 - Sam’s Progress
Sam received a good report at his first check-up. The ladies at the vet hospital were very glad to see him again. He is easy to love. Sam continues to build strength and stability. His right incision is healing perfectly. His left incision needs a daily topical antibiotic – he lays on the left side most often, thereby slightly stretching the wound. Sam remains on strict exercise restrictions. He is 100% housebroken and will cry when he needs to be let out. While out, he likes to pick up sticks and crunch on them. In fact, they’re crunch-worthy while still attached to a tree. Sam has met several new people and has greeted all with his friendly, outgoing, well- mannered way. As stated earlier, he is easy to love. Our next report will be after his June 30th appointment. In addition to hearing he is healing well, we’re hoping to be able to remove the cone collar and for him to have the ability to walk freely in the fenced yard. Thank you, again, for your support and caring. He’s a great boy !
Sam Update - June 17, 2008 - Sam’s surgery was done on June 9th!
Below is an update from his foster home:
Sam is a wonderful patient. When he arrived 8 days ago, it was evident that he felt discomfort and disoriented. Who wouldn’t after double hip surgery the day before? He kept looking at his hind end with wonder, “What happened to my back legs?” Despite his confusion, he was fully trusting. Putting his legs carefully into a harness could not have been a welcomed process. His appetite was poor for the first few days. Friends – and shelter adopters/supporters - Marilyn & Paul R. delivered food drops of cooked chicken, beef and rice. Sam loved it. Staff from the shelter visited him twice. He loved that, too.
His incisions are healing well and he gains balance and strength daily. He is easy to medicate. The care that Sam least appreciates is the application of ice packs to his incisions three times a day. He doesn’t fuss, he’ll move around and look at you with doe eyes that say, “Do we really need to do this?” Now that he is enjoying “chewies” again – they distract him nicely for the treatment.
He is a love. He gives kisses in perfect doses. Food & treats are taken every-so-gently from your hands. This is a very special good-hearted dog.
Originally a stray, Sam seems familiar with a home environment and is not upset by common household noises. He wasn’t upset by the recent rash of thunderstorms, either. Sam sends kisses to everyone who supported his surgery and is thinking of him during his recovery. His first recheck at the veterinarian is Thursday, June 19th. We will send an update – hopefully all good news – on Friday.
Jersey Shore Animal Center on TV
If you live in Brick or Pt. Pleasant, be sure not to miss our weekly TV show on Comcast Cable Channel 97. The show, which features news about the shelter and many of the wonderful animals available for adoption can be seen on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8PM and Wednesdays at 7PM.
Dog Park Opens in Ocean County
The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation has opened a second off-leash dog park in the rear of Ocean County Park, off Route 88 in Lakewood. There is an annual fee to use the facility, $20 for the owner's first dog and $10 for each additional dog. Please call the Parks Department for further details at (732) 506-9090.
Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th, 2008 - JSAC Dog Washes - 12PM-3PM, $10 per dog
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 - Annual Meeting - 7PM at JSAC, all members welcome to attend
Sunday, September 7th, 2008 - Dog Walk for Cancer - Visit the JSAC table from 10AM-4PM at Ocean Coutny Park, Rte. 88 in Lakewood (Rain Date - September 14th) The walk benfits the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center, Community Cancer Center Programs and Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.
Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th, 2008 - JSAC Dog Washes - 12PM-3PM, $10 per dog
Saturday, September 20th, 2008 - 11th Annual Country and Western Dance Fundraiser - 7PM-11PM, Toms River Elks Club, Washington St. and Clifton Ave. - Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Friday, September 26th, 2008 - 1st Annual Canine Cotillion - 6:30PM-9:30PM, The Grenville Hotel and Restaurant, 345 Main Street, Bay Head - Adults $45, Children $15. Dogs welcome.
Thursday, October 16th, 2008 - 7th Annual Golf Outing- Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson - Sign in/Brunch 11AM, Tee off 12PM, Dinner and Gift Auction - check back for details
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 - Murder Mystery Dinner - "Mummy Dearest" - 12PM or 5PM - Charlie Brown's Steakhouse, Route 70 West, Lakewood - $40 per person