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API Data Transfers with Shelter Animals Count

Automatically transfer your data monthly with our sheltering software partners

Shelter Animals Count has been working with shelter software companies to automate data entry into SAC’s database. Once shelters/rescues opt-in for API data transfer, they’ll never have to manually enter their data again!

 

Organizations’ animals will automatically be represented in the monthly SAC dashboards and reports, they will automatically qualify for grants that SAC gives out as well as meet the data requirements for grants from dozens of national animal welfare granting organizations.

Organizations interested in utilizing an API data transfer can opt-in by following the steps below:

 

Animals First Users:
Now Live! Follow these instructions to opt-in to the API through Animals First.

 

Animal Shelter Manager Users:
Now Live! Follow these instructions to opt-in to the API through Animal Shelter Manager.

 

PetPoint Users:
Now Live! Follow these instructions to opt-in to the API through PetPoint.

 

Petstablished Users:
Now Live! Follow these instructions to opt-in to the API through Petstablished.

 

ShelterLuv Users:
Now live! Follow these instructions to opt-in to the API through Shelterluv.

 

Other Software Users:

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API FAQs by Animal Management Softwares

ShelterLuv:
What is unique about the Shelterluv API’s approach?

 The API is designed around your organization’s specific operations, allowing for a tailored integration experience.

 Within your organization’s portal, you can customize how each intake and outcome subtype maps to the appropriate SAC category. This ensures alignment with your internal processes.

 CSV uploads use a standardized protocol (linked within the portal) to map data to the SAC database. The API allows for custom mapping, which may lead to slight differences in count totals.

 Once you opt in to the API, it takes about a day for the system to pull all your organization’s data before completing the setup.

 Each month on the 5th, the portal compiles and categorizes the previous month’s intakes and outcomes.

The API checks for new or modified information daily and updates the system accordingly.

 If changes are made to past data after it has been aggregated for the month, the API will not automatically update those counts.

 As of now, the API tracks data only for dogs and cats. Support for other species will be added in the future.

Shelter Manager:
What must I do before the API can send data correctly?

 You must complete the instructions for updating your SAC organization profile and turn on the API in your Shelter Manager account.

 Monthly data is automatically uploaded on the 1st of each month for the previous month (e.g., July data is uploaded on August 1).

 We recommend checking your SAC portal during the first month the API is active to confirm that the data was transmitted correctly.

Yes, any updates to your data are automatically uploaded to the SAC data portal throughout the month.

Yes, you still have the option to manually edit data or upload a CSV file even with the API turned on.

 Yes, you can opt out at any time by turning off the API in your Animal Shelter Manager account.

PetPoint:
What steps must I complete before the PetPoint API can send data correctly?

To ensure the API functions properly, you must:

  • + Complete the instructions for updating your SAC organization profile
  • + Check the opt-in box in your PetPoint account
  • + Complete the mapping step within PetPoint

 Data is automatically uploaded on the 6th of each month for the previous month (e.g., July data is uploaded on August 6).

We recommend checking your SAC portal during the first month the API is active to verify that the data has been correctly transmitted.

Yes, any updates to your data are automatically uploaded to the SAC data portal throughout the month.

 Yes, even with the API active, you can still manually change data or upload a CSV file if needed.

Yes, you can opt out at any time by notifying your PetPoint representative.

Petstablished:
What must I do before the Petstablished API can send data correctly?

 You must:

  • + Complete the instructions for updating your SAC organization profile
  • + Turn on the API in your Petstablished account
  • + Ensure your organization’s EIN matches in both the SAC and Petstablished profiles

 Data is automatically uploaded on the 6th of each month for the previous month (e.g., July data is uploaded on August 6).

We recommend checking your SAC portal during the first month the API is active to verify that the data has been correctly transmitted.

 Yes, updates made throughout the month are automatically uploaded. You can also contact your Petstablished representative to send data for a specific month or species.

 Yes, even with the API active, you can still manually change data or upload a CSV file if needed.

 Yes, you can opt out at any time by turning off the API in your Petstablished account.

Animals First:
What must I do before the Animals First API can send data correctly?

 You must:

  • + Complete the instructions for updating your SAC organization profile
  • + Turn on the API in your Animals First account

 Data is automatically uploaded on the 6th of each month for the previous month (e.g., July data is uploaded on August 6).

We recommend checking your SAC portal during the first month the API is active to verify that the data has been correctly transmitted.

No, changes made after the data is sent will not update the previous month’s counts automatically.

 Yes, you will continue to have access to manually edit data or upload a CSV file.

 Yes, you can opt out at any time.

Yes, you can use the “Send SAC Report” button in your Animals First account to resend data.
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