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Intake and Outcome Database (IOD)
The Intake and Outcome Database (formerly known as the Basic Data Matrix) was designed to serve as a tool for basic data collection. It is a simple database containing what many (including Asilomar, ASPCA, National Federation of Humane Societies, American Humane, UC Davis, Maddie’s Fund, PetSmart Charities, HSUS, and Shelter Animals Count) have agreed are the minimum data points (along with definitions) an organization should gather.
Whether organizations already gather a great deal of data or have only gathered the basics, this database provides a common framework. This database does not reflect any preference in data analysis or the calculation of rates but is rather simply a tool for data collection.
The Intake and Outcome Database only tracks services provided to animals counted as an intake/outcome.
What species are tracked in the
Intake and Outcome Database?
Equine: Horses, donkeys, mules, and other equines
Small Mammals: small domestic mammals such as guinea pigs, hamsters, rats
Farm Animals: Non-equine, hooved farm animals like pigs, llamas, and cows
Birds: Domestic birds like chickens, pigeons and parrots
Reptiles and Amphibians: Pet reptiles and amphibians like turtles, snakes, iguanas
Data Points Collected
Live Intakes
For the purpose of this database, we are tracking only LIVE intakes when taken into an agencies possession.
- Stray/At Large
- Relinquished by Owner
- Owner Intended Euthanasia
- Transfered In (in state, out of state, international)
- Impound/Seizure
- Other Intakes
Live Outcomes
Track all of your live outcomes in these fields. Other Live Outcomes includes other live outcomes not listed.
- Adoption
- Returned to Owner
- Transfered Out (in state, out of state, international)
- Return to Field
- Other Live Outcomes
Other/Non-Live Outcomes
Non-Live Outcomes are tracked among these four data points.
- Died in Care
- Lost in Care
- Shelter Euthanasia
- Owner Intended Euthanasia
Intake & Outcome Data Dashboard
This dashboard includes data from the Intake and Outcome Database (IOD). Use filters to discover insights for data on a national level, state level, county level, or you can filter by individual organizations. (Updated around the 15th of every month.)
Intake & Outcome Map Dashboard
