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<br />One at h-time (per volunteer), empty a cage, placing cats in a "holding" cage. - Dump out litter in waste <br />basket (lined with plastic liner). Remove newspaper; place in separate plastic bag. Clean litter pan if <br />necessary. Add 2 scoops of litter (3 full scoops for larger pans) from large rollout container found in <br />breezeway. Empty water bowl;'rinse and refill. Shake out towel or use wire brush to clean "cuddle <br />pad" (replace ONLY if soiled with feces or vomit) Using washcloth dipped in cleaning solution and <br />wrung out, wipe down all sides of cage, including top, wire front and "cage number sign". Cover bottom. <br />of cage with newspaper (not glossy "ads"). Replace towel or cuddle pad. Replace filled litter pan (should <br />be placed on same side of cage as water dish - except on bottom cages, where it goes in the far, opposite <br />corner). Return cat(s) to cage). Add dry food when necessary. Add a toy to each cage. <br /> <br />Don't forget Princeton's litter box (Princeton gets Distilled water ONLY - from jug in cat room - and <br />" <br />special food). Also, cats in roll-out cages. <br /> <br />Sweep the floor thoroughly (sweep out debris from UNDER the cages and in the corners.) Rinse with <br />cleaning solution if soiled. <br /> <br />SOCIALIZATION <br /> <br />Remember that it's only when we're there that these animals are getting attention. You can walk dogs in <br />pairs or groups (ifthe get along) and talk to one another as doing so or sit and cuddle in the breezeway. <br />Try not to show favoritism. Make sure each dog gets their share of attention. Most have been <br />surrendered or found as strays because they did NOT get the proper attention. Our goal is to hopefully <br />show the animal some basic behavior guidance and lots of love so they appeal to potential adopters. It's <br />easy to cuddle the puppies, but it's not fair to ignore the adult dogs. <br /> <br />The cats need exercise also. If they don't have colds and get along well, a few cats at a time can be <br />release to run around in the cat room. (Toys are in boxes on the shelf) We try to get harnesses on as many <br />as possible as summer nears so they can enjoy some fresh air if they're with us for a while. <br /> <br />Again, it's easy to cuddle the kittens, but make sure every cat gets their fair share of attention. <br /> <br />EXTRA DUTIES/NOTES: <br /> <br />Some animals require medications or ointments twice a day. Check with the person in charge to see what <br />is needed each day. These are recorded in a book on the refrigerator. (Do not discuss medical problems in <br />front of public) <br /> <br />All visitors are required to sign in and answer a few basic screening questions before viewing animals. <br />We have certain requirements we are looking for before we approve adoptions. Talk and listen to <br />"veterans" to learn what questions we ask and what the proper responses are. You, too, can learn to be <br />an adoption "counselor", <br /> <br />During adoption hours, though we like the animals to be socialized, remember that we're trying to find <br />their "forever" homes, so we need to be observant and considerate of our potential adopters. Make sure <br />dogs are separated from ones that are being "shown". Make sure there's room for guests in the cat room. <br /> <br />Visitors are not to handle puppies or kittens unless they are seriously considering adoption (Also, <br />volunteers should wash hands before and after handling puppies or kittens also before moving on to other <br />animals) Puppies under 12 weeks of age should not leave the breezeway. <br />G~5 <br />