Marion County Dog Shelter Dog Tracks Newsletter

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Winter 2018

In this issue

Marion County Dog Shelter Dog Tracks Newsletter
Volunteers
Helping Dogs
Out & About with the Dog Shelter
Reading List

Marion County Dog Shelter Dog Tracks Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of Marion County Dog Shelter Dog Tracks newsletter. The Dog Tracks newsletter will strive to provide important information about keeping dogs safe, how the community can participate in Dog Shelter events, the great work of our volunteers, and much more!

Marion County Dog Services operates Marion County's Dog Shelter, located in Salem with the mission of serving and protecting dogs and communities throughout Marion County. The staff members are tasked with enforcing Marion County dog licensing and control ordinances; promoting humane treatment of dogs; providing shelter and care for lost dogs until they are reunited with their families or adopted; educating residents on quality dog care; and providing excellent customer service.

Thank you for joining us.

Volunteers

Spotlight

Susan volunteers twice a week in the early morning for a couple hours, assisting as a volunteer shelter technician with shelter staff and the work crew cleaning floors, grates, kennel runs, bedding, and helping feed the dogs.

Susan's worked at a veterinary hospital assisting staff with wide range of animal care and truly enjoyed her work. Feeling that she’d like to make more of an impact in this area, Susan began volunteering at the Dog Shelter in October 2015 and has since helped with the care of countless dogs. Susan also enjoys working with the welcoming, appreciative, and dedicated shelter staff, as they share in the common goal of looking after the welfare of the dogs in our care.

A former teacher, Susan has always had animals, big and small, in her classroom as well as in her home. She loves traveling the world, quilting, reading, spending time with her family, and taking care of her two pups - Gumbo and Chewie, who she adopted (together) from the shelter, in January 2016.

Thank you Susan for all your help, and for sharing the picture of your furry buddies Gumbo & Chewie.

Thank You!

Our volunteers are important to us; they provide essential help with a variety of much needed assistance with shelter tasks.

Are you interested in becoming a Shelter volunteer? Visit our website to submit an application; we offer a range of opportunities, including adoption ambassador, foster family, on-site dog walker, kennel assistant, and other support roles.

For additional information, visit our website or contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 503-316-6690 or jjenkins@co.marion.or.us.

Helping Dogs

Lost a Dog in Marion County?

Remember to stop by the Shelter at 3550 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, visit our website, place a posting in the Statesman Journal, post on Craigslist.org Lost & Found in your area, and check Facebook Lost & Found Pets of Salem Oregon. If you live within Marion County and are aware of other resources dog owners can use to find their lost dog, please share them with Dog Shelter staff.

Donations are always welcome for our dogs! Visit our wish list to see which items are needed most. You can also donate to the Dog Shelter by walking your own dog. Download the free app Walk for a Dog, choose the Dog Shelter and take a walk!

Out & About with the Dog Shelter

February 2018

Dog Shelter Orientation
February 3, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Dog Shelter

Dog Shelter at Spring Salem RV Show
February 9-11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds

Share the Love Adoption Event
February 17-18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., PetSmart Salem

Visit our Facebook page to view alumni stories, current adoptable dogs and fun photos.

Reading List

What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World. Author Cat Warren

What started as a way to harness Cat Warren's German shepherd Solo’s unruly energy and enthusiasm soon became a calling that introduced Cat to the hidden and fascinating universe of working dogs, their handlers, and their trainers. Warren shows the multifaceted science, the rigorous training, and the skilled handling that underlie the amazing abilities of dogs who work with their noses.

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Marion County Dog Services 3550 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem OR 97317

503-588-5233 www.MCDogs.net