Locations

Locations in AnimalOS is used to manage the housing of Animals and their current location in care. Locations work in a hierarchy to help identify where exactly is the Animal located.

Onsite Hierarchy: Site > Block > Unit
Foster Hierarchy: Site > Foster
Offsite Hierarchy: Offsite

Animals can be moved to different Locations using Movements.

Example of a Site Location record which provides a capacity report for the Location.

Location Types

Record Type	Description

Record Type	Description
Site	A shelter location for `Animals` managed by the internal organisation. Shows a capacity report for the `Location` based on child Blocks and Units. Contains the `Shelter Email` which can be used in workflow notifications directed to the shelter. Contains address and location information which can be synced to the website or other public facing platforms.
Block	A sub location at a shelter used to define a grouping of Animals based on a defined space (eg. Kennels Row 1, The Kittery, The Stables). Shows a capacity report for the `Location` based on child Units. Contains a Manage Block Actions feature which allows Animal Attendants to manage `Animals` housed in the block. Contains a `Notes` section to allow Animal Attendants to capture notes specific to the block.
Unit	A housing location for an `Animal` with a history of `Movements` which shows the current `Animal` housed at this location and `Animals` which have moved through this location.
Offsite	External sites where `Animals` can be moved but are still tracked by the internal organisation, like affiliated adoption partners (eg. PetBarn, Opp Shop).
Foster	The home of a Foster Carer where an `Animal` can be assigned for care.