Shift was 3:00pm to 11:00pm
What a shift!
I came into work today to discover that I was working under Johanne and JC and I was working with two girls. I was excited, I love working with new team mates and getting to know how the staff works differently so I can better myself at tasks that could be done more effectively.
I worked with Kim, who speaks English and Emily L, who speaks French and watching the two interact with one another was quite amusing. The language barrier was evident enough since they both parted ways leaving me behind. Oops? They didn't have a plan nor seemed to care what one another was doing and the tasks were done twice over so a lot of time was being wasted away. I was working on both floors helping them both as much as I can but more often then not, they were MIA.
As much as I hate to admit it, I disliked working with them and when I started settling on the fact i'll have to pull most of the weight on my shoulders, Kim walked past me talking on her cellphone. At first I though it was just coincidental....until she spent the whole night either texting or chatting on it. I was ready to grab the thing and toss it out the window.
As dogs were being visited in the adoption room, I noticed that we had a lot of empty cages that could be potential adopted pets so Kim and I were allowed to bring dogs upstairs from the PA room. I think we easily brought 12 dogs upstairs and quite a few people were interested in the new arrivals! Two dogs were mis-numbered, collie-x named Kelly and a Shepard mix with no name. Thank goodness they have different genders because they were hard to tell apart!
While I was cleaning transporters. I saw a mouse! EEK! I noticed he was rather slow and managed to catch it with a bowl. JC and I brought it outside and across the street and let it loose. Hopefully he wont find his way back inside!!
Emily's shift ended at 9pm and i never saw someone dash out the door that quickly, if it would of been a revolving door, I'm sure it would of kept spinning for a few minutes.
Johanne told us that we had to prepare 50 cages in the stray cat section. We looked baffled since the rooms were already crowded. I asked Catherine, the receptionist for the story of why we needed so many cages so quickly and here it is!
A couple are being evicted from their apartment and they have around 50 cats, MC had contacted them a week ago to start bringing the cats in 10 at a time over the weeks to come so we wouldn't get bombarded but they never contacted her back. Robyn, our evening patroller, went there anyway to collect some of the cats but when he returned empty handed, he told us they had barricaded themselves in. I guess this story is to be continued!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Panleuko....so it begins
Shift was 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Back at work again and I finished at 7am this morning!! Gah!!!!
Today I worked with Vicky, I love working with this girl, we have such chemistry and everything gets done perfectly and effectively. Not only do we have a great time, but our energy is positive and the dogs we are around can feel it.
The shift went well, nothing was out of the ordinary and soon it was time to do our final round before the night shift would show up. We check every section to see if all the animals have water and if they are all still healthy. Some animals can get sick very quickly compared to others, it all depends on their immunity system. While we were checking the health of our stray feline friends.I discovered two kittens were sick, we alerted Johanne.
At first, she told us to leave them alone and I was shocked and followed her back to her office complaining that the other cats could catch the germs. She soon agreed and ordered us to transfer them to Euthanasia room. The dying ones were brought to the DMV for immediate euthanasia while the others were left to wait for their morning doom.
Its sad to think that within an hour, these kittens went from playful to dying. Your probably wondering what illness this was but mostly wondering how to avoid it. Here's some information to get you started on knowing more. The only positive thing I can think about this disease is the fact that It is impossible for a cat to spread Panleukopenia to a dog, as dogs cannot contact the virus.
What is Feline Panleukopenia?:
Feline Panleuk, as it is often called, is an extremely contagious virus of the parvovirus group, with a high mortality rate, which often targets kittens. Areas with large populations of unvaccinated cats, such as feral colonies or homes of "cat collectors," are particularly susceptible to panleuk outbreaks.
Panleukopenia remains the most severe and destructive disease of cats.
Back at work again and I finished at 7am this morning!! Gah!!!!
Today I worked with Vicky, I love working with this girl, we have such chemistry and everything gets done perfectly and effectively. Not only do we have a great time, but our energy is positive and the dogs we are around can feel it.
The shift went well, nothing was out of the ordinary and soon it was time to do our final round before the night shift would show up. We check every section to see if all the animals have water and if they are all still healthy. Some animals can get sick very quickly compared to others, it all depends on their immunity system. While we were checking the health of our stray feline friends.I discovered two kittens were sick, we alerted Johanne.
At first, she told us to leave them alone and I was shocked and followed her back to her office complaining that the other cats could catch the germs. She soon agreed and ordered us to transfer them to Euthanasia room. The dying ones were brought to the DMV for immediate euthanasia while the others were left to wait for their morning doom.
Its sad to think that within an hour, these kittens went from playful to dying. Your probably wondering what illness this was but mostly wondering how to avoid it. Here's some information to get you started on knowing more. The only positive thing I can think about this disease is the fact that It is impossible for a cat to spread Panleukopenia to a dog, as dogs cannot contact the virus.
What is Feline Panleukopenia?:
Feline Panleuk, as it is often called, is an extremely contagious virus of the parvovirus group, with a high mortality rate, which often targets kittens. Areas with large populations of unvaccinated cats, such as feral colonies or homes of "cat collectors," are particularly susceptible to panleuk outbreaks.
Panleukopenia remains the most severe and destructive disease of cats.
What Are the Symptoms of Feline Panleukopenia?:
The initial symptoms are also found with many other diseases, and always indicate the need for a veterinary examination.
* Vomiting
* diarrhea
* Depression
* Disinterest in food and water
* Appearance of the "third eyelid," or haw, in the inner corner of the eye
* Lack of grooming, evidenced by dull, rough coat
* Evidence of abdominal pain
* A "hunched over" postural appearance
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Daylight Savings and Bunny Girls!
Shift was 11:00pm to 7:00am (October 31st to November 1st)
I was working with Carole again this evening. The two of us get along quite fine and we always keep to the same tasks, the only thing that bothers me is she checks on the animals while I have a better eye on noticing the sick ones. One thing i'll respect though is she'll change every bowl of water, even if there is only 1 hair in it.
Carole had brought her dog Peanutte to work, she's been suffering from an ear infection and when Carole was trying to put the eardrops in, poor little poodle started howling like a beagle! She was adopted at the shelter and she's about four months old. Her original name was Diane and the reason of abandonment was because the previous owner moved to Africa.
Maintenance Night Tasks:
I cleaned first floor and basement
Carole did the ramps and reception
We both did the garbages in our sections
Since I'd be becoming night patroller, Carole took the time to show me the trucks, how the side doors opened along with what materials I should always have on hand before heading out to pick up an animal.
Quick list:
Leashes
Tag number for animals
Pick-up sheet
Pens
Cat carrier
Shovel
Metal leash pole (agressive dogs)
Blankets/towels
Garbage bags
Gloves
Cat/dog food
So its about four in the morning and we're ready to take our breaks till we notice that, thanks to daylight savings....its 3:00am again so we're pulling a 9hour shift. While we took a break anyway, the doorbell rang. Someone came to drop off a black and grey stray cat, it was a little boy and what a boy he was!!
We took a longer break since we were done all our tasks and I kept checking my cellphone, when would the change take place? I though that maybe it had to be manual but i couldnt find anything in the option menu.
We started feeding the dogs, I worked upstairs while Carole took the basement and i heard a buzz at the door. I checked the clock and it was about 5:30am and i had just finished feeding all the dogs. I unlocked it seeing two girls and they brought in a Stray Giant Schauzer with its ears cropped.
I took down all the information but I couldnt help but stare at these two girls dressed as....hookers. We spoke a bit and as I watched them leave, I stiffled a laugh seeing they had bunny tails on their asses. What kind of strippers were these girls?! Oh yeah, it was Halloween night!!
The rest of the shift went well and lets just say, my phone kept being retarded until 7:30 am when it finally caught up to the world and had the right time on the screen.
I was working with Carole again this evening. The two of us get along quite fine and we always keep to the same tasks, the only thing that bothers me is she checks on the animals while I have a better eye on noticing the sick ones. One thing i'll respect though is she'll change every bowl of water, even if there is only 1 hair in it.
Carole had brought her dog Peanutte to work, she's been suffering from an ear infection and when Carole was trying to put the eardrops in, poor little poodle started howling like a beagle! She was adopted at the shelter and she's about four months old. Her original name was Diane and the reason of abandonment was because the previous owner moved to Africa.
Maintenance Night Tasks:
I cleaned first floor and basement
Carole did the ramps and reception
We both did the garbages in our sections
Since I'd be becoming night patroller, Carole took the time to show me the trucks, how the side doors opened along with what materials I should always have on hand before heading out to pick up an animal.
Quick list:
Leashes
Tag number for animals
Pick-up sheet
Pens
Cat carrier
Shovel
Metal leash pole (agressive dogs)
Blankets/towels
Garbage bags
Gloves
Cat/dog food
So its about four in the morning and we're ready to take our breaks till we notice that, thanks to daylight savings....its 3:00am again so we're pulling a 9hour shift. While we took a break anyway, the doorbell rang. Someone came to drop off a black and grey stray cat, it was a little boy and what a boy he was!!
We took a longer break since we were done all our tasks and I kept checking my cellphone, when would the change take place? I though that maybe it had to be manual but i couldnt find anything in the option menu.
We started feeding the dogs, I worked upstairs while Carole took the basement and i heard a buzz at the door. I checked the clock and it was about 5:30am and i had just finished feeding all the dogs. I unlocked it seeing two girls and they brought in a Stray Giant Schauzer with its ears cropped.
I took down all the information but I couldnt help but stare at these two girls dressed as....hookers. We spoke a bit and as I watched them leave, I stiffled a laugh seeing they had bunny tails on their asses. What kind of strippers were these girls?! Oh yeah, it was Halloween night!!
The rest of the shift went well and lets just say, my phone kept being retarded until 7:30 am when it finally caught up to the world and had the right time on the screen.
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