Relationships

In AnimalOS, the Relationships feature allows users to track and manage the connections between animals, people, and organisations. Relationships are categorised into three key areas:

• Animal Relationships – Links between animals, such as bonded pairs or litters.

• Animal Contact Relationships – Connections between an animal and a person, such as an owner, foster carer, or previous owner.

• Animal Organisation Relationships – Associations between an animal and an organisation, such as a veterinarian or rescue group.

📌 Tip: Establishing and maintaining accurate relationships ensures better tracking of animal histories, ownership changes, and medical affiliations.

Animal Relationships

Animal Relationships define connections between animals within the system, helping shelters and rescue organisations manage interdependent groups. Common relationship types include:

• Bonded Pairs – Animals that must be adopted together.

• Littermates – Siblings from the same litter.

• Parent & Offspring – Links between parents and their young.

• Companions – Animals that thrive together but are not required to be adopted as a pair.

📖 Learn more about Animal Relationships via this article.

Animal Contact Relationships

Animal Contact Relationships track connections between an animal and a person. These records are essential for managing ownership, foster care, and historical interactions. Common relationship types include:

• Owner – The current legal owner of the animal.

• Foster Carer – A person providing temporary care for the animal.

• Previous Owner – A record of past ownership.

📖 Learn more about Animal Contact Relationships via this article.

Animal Organisation Relationships

Animal Organisation Relationships link animals to external organisations that interact with them. These relationships ensure that key stakeholders are associated with the animal’s care history. Common relationship types include:

• Veterinarian – The organisation responsible for the animal’s medical care.

• Rescue Group – A rescue or shelter that has previously housed or transferred the animal.

• Transport Provider – Organisations responsible for animal relocation.

📖 Learn more about Animal Organisation Relationships via this article.

By leveraging Relationships in AnimalOS, users can maintain accurate records of how animals interact with people, other animals, and organisations, ensuring comprehensive and well-documented care histories. 🐾