Quick Start: Shelter Management

Shelter Management Overview

The Shelter Management section in AnimalOS provides comprehensive dashboards to assist Shelter Managers in monitoring and optimising operations within their shelter. Each dashboard delivers real-time insights into key areas of animal care, intake, capacity, and outgoing placements. By leveraging this data, Shelter Managers can make informed decisions to improve efficiency and animal welfare outcomes.

Animal Actions Tracking Management

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The Animal Actions Tracking Dashboard enables Shelter Managers to monitor scheduled Animal Actions, including daily observations, enrichment, and medical treatments. This dashboard provides insights into overdue actions and completion rates, helping managers ensure that animals receive the necessary care on time.

Animal Intake Management

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The Animal Intake Dashboard provides a detailed breakdown of animals entering the shelter via the Referral process. It categorises intake based on record types such as Stray, Surrender, Inspectorate Animal, and Emergency Boarding, helping managers understand trends and allocate resources effectively.

In Care Management

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The In Care Dashboard provides an overview of animals currently in shelter care, categorised by species, source, and stage of care (e.g., Under Care, Adoption Ready). This data helps managers assess workload distribution, housing availability, and trends in animal care.

Adoption & Outbound Referral Management

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This dashboard tracks animals leaving the shelter, whether through adoption, return to owner, or outbound referrals to external organisations. Shelter Managers can use this data to analyse adoption success rates, trends in rehoming, and the effectiveness of partnerships with rescue and foster networks.

Capacity Management

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The Capacity Dashboard provides real-time insights into shelter occupancy levels, displaying how full different areas of the shelter are. By tracking capacity percentages across different species and locations, managers can prevent overcrowding, optimise available space, and prepare for fluctuations in intake.

Each dashboard includes drill-down capabilities, allowing Shelter Managers to access detailed reports for deeper analysis. By leveraging these tools, shelters can enhance operational efficiency, improve animal welfare, and ensure timely decision-making.