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Archive for October 20th, 2024

20Oct’24

Do we record TNR data?

Yes! In 2021 we released our Community Services Database (CSD) which collects service-based data. Animals counted in the CSD are owned by the community, or have owners in the community. […]

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20Oct’24

Can I collaborate with other organizations?

Yes! We offer something called Coalitions. The Coalition Builder is a platform to track data across groups of shelters/rescues. The tool fosters collaboration and provides data tracking and reporting among […]

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20Oct’24

Does Shelter Animals Count offer automatic reporting?

Yes! We offer API, or automatic data transfer from shelter software. Once an organization opts into API data transfer, they’’ll never have to manually enter their data again! With an […]

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20Oct’24

Is it easy to view data trends and search by different criteria with Shelter Animals Count?

It sure is! With the Data Dashboards on our website, you can view Industry Trends, Intakes and Outcomes, and Community Services data. We also release quarterly reports that simplify the […]

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20Oct’24

What if I don’t have time to submit data?

Data submission doesn’t have to take long. 80% of our participants indicate that data entry is easy or very easy and 70% indicate it takes them 15 mins or less […]

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20Oct’24

Is there any risk with sharing this data?

Shelter Animals Count is a neutral database that holds the security of your data in highest regard. Data collected is not reported publicly in any identifiable manner by SAC, encouraging […]

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20Oct’24

How is this different from past efforts such as Asilomar, Naked Data, etc.? Why should I adopt this version of data reporting?

As data and reporting efforts have evolved in the field, many of the national groups involved with data collection understood that it was time to reconvene and reach a broad […]

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20Oct’24

Who will this data be shared with?

The national database shares aggregate data through its website via dashboards and may also release de-identified data in an export file upon request. While we strongly encourage participating shelters to […]

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20Oct’24

How do I submit my data?

Data Entry Instructions There are three ways to enter your data: Manual entry, CSV Upload and API (for select software). Details on how to enter data manually or using a […]

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20Oct’24

What does Shelter Animals Count do with the data?

The national database is intended to be a tool for you and your community at the county level, state level and national level to help understand the trends, opportunities, and […]

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