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Animal Welfare Glossary
Discover the language of the animal sheltering industry with the Animal Welfare Glossary
Dive into our comprehensive Animal Welfare Glossary, a rich collection of terms and definitions that empower you with knowledge about the world of animal sheltering data. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just starting your journey, this glossary is your key to understanding the language used throughout our website and reports.
Includes definitions for frequently used calculations throughout the industry as well as use cases.
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Intake includes any animal taken into or born during the organization's custody of the animal
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In Care includes any animal that is currently in the custody of an organization — including animals in foster care.
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Outcome includes any live placement or non-live result for an animal in the organization's care
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Organizations include shelters rescues and non sheltering service providers.
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Services provided by organizations to care for and manage community pet populations.
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Services provided by organizations to keep owned pets in their homes and community pets thriving in their neighborhoods.
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Detailed information collected at the individual animal level.
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