We use walkie-talkies across several teams including the Canine Team, Clinic, Guest Services (intake and front desk), and Foster. We get the cheaper ones that you can get on Amazon - like 12 walkies for $100. They aren't the most stellar pieces of machinery but they aren't a huge fiasco to replace if they drop on the ground or a dog chomps one. We communicate our movements throughout the campus if we have dogs with us, we have volunteers use them to quickly get in contact with the Canine Team, and we use them for safety.
Our protocol is to say, "NAME to DEPARTMENT, _________________." For instance, "Intake to Canine, we have a stray dog here, could someone come grab him?" Or "Front Desk to Foster, Nala and Simba are here for their boosters at the Clinic Lobby."
We also announce where we are going and via what path if we are preparing to move a dog. For instance, "Olivia to Canine, I'll be taking Buddy from Holding Yard 1 through the Lower Hallway back to his kennel." If there is someone or something in our path, someone would respond and say, "Olivia hold on, Kim is walking through with Coconut.....OK, Olivia you're all clear."
They are not super expensive and they are invaluable for communication and safety. We've had them about 6 years now and I don't know how we ever did without.
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Olivia Whitton
Canine Manager
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
ME
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-17-2024 10:35 AM
From: Shelby Roquemore
Subject: Walkie Talkies / Two-way Radios for use in clinic or shelter setting
Hi there!
We are looking at implementing the use of two-way radios or walkie talkies for our rescue center which consists of a clinic and boarding facility.
- Do any other groups use radios? How does it work for you? Worth the money investment for efficiency?
- Any policies you can share as far as staff use?
- Also looking for recommendations as to what brand and model you have that works well.
Thanks in advance for any input!
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Shelby Roquemore
Special Projects
Rescued Pets Movement
TX
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