Locations in AnimalOS are used to manage housing of Animals, they work in a hierarchy to identify where the Animal is located. Salesforce Record Types are used to manage the dataset at each level of the hierarchy.
Onsite Hierarchy: Site > Block > Unit
Foster Hierarchy: Site > Foster
Offsite Hierarchy: Offsite
Animals can be moved to different Locations using Movements.
Data Model
The diagram below details the hierarchical relationship used within the Location and it’s relationship to Animals and Contacts (Fosters).
Quick Walkthrough
Accessing Location Records
Locations can be accessed via the Locations tab, you can access filtered list views to refine the search by the different Record Types (Sites, Blocks, Units, Foster, Offsite).
Location Page Layout
From the Location layout you will see details about the Location, information on capacity and can click into Sub Location records.
Animal Current Location
From an Animal record you will see an animal's current location via the Location Information section.
Animal Movements
From the Movements section on the Animal record you can choose to move the Animal to a different Location and see a history of Animal Locations.
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