Pet History Tracking

Every pet that comes through your organization has a unique journey. PawPlacer's history tracking features allow you to maintain complete, detailed records of each pet's experiences and interactions.

Accessing Pet History

1. Navigate to a pet's profile page
2. Click the History button in the top action bar
3. The History dialog will open with tabs for different types of history

Types of Historical Information

The History dialog is organized into tabs:

Fosters Tab

This tab shows all foster care placements, including:

• Foster parent names
• Dates of foster periods
• Duration of each foster placement
• Contact information for foster parents
• Notes about the foster experience

Adopters Tab

This section tracks adoption interactions:

• Adoption applications
• Meet-and-greet appointments
• Successful adoptions
• Returns (if applicable)
• Follow-up information

Each entry includes:

• Adopter's name and contact information
• Dates of interactions
• Outcome of the adoption process
• Staff notes about the interaction

Status History

The system automatically tracks all status changes:

1. Every time a pet's status changes, a record is created
2. Each record shows:

• Previous status
• New status
• Date and time of change
• User who made the change
• Any notes added at the time of change

This creates a complete timeline of the pet's journey through your organization.

Medical History Timeline

The history feature also provides access to the complete medical timeline:

• All exams chronologically arranged
• Vaccination history with dates
• Procedures performed
• Medications administered
• Follow-up appointments

Behavioral History

Track behavioral changes and assessments:

• Formal behavioral evaluations
• Training sessions and outcomes
• Noted behavioral challenges
• Improvements over time
• Environmental responses

History Functionality

Filtering History Records

For pets with extensive histories, use filters to find specific information:

1. Select the relevant history tab
2. Use the filter options at the top of the dialog
3. Filter by date ranges, people involved, or record types
4. The display will update to show only matching records

Accessing Detailed Records

From any history entry, you can access the full record:

1. Click on the history item you want to examine
2. The full record will open in a new dialog
3. View all details, including notes and related information
4. Make updates if needed (for active records)

Downloading History Reports

Create printable or shareable history reports:

1. Open the History dialog
2. Click the "Export" or "Download" button
3. Choose which sections to include
4. Select your preferred format (PDF, CSV, etc.)
5. The system will generate and download the report

Using History Information

For Medical Planning

Use medical history to inform care decisions:

1. Review previous treatments and outcomes
2. Check for medication sensitivities
3. Understand recurring health issues
4. Plan follow-up care based on past procedures

For Adoption Matching

Use history information to make better adoption matches:

1. Review previous adoption attempts
2. Understand what types of homes worked or didn't work
3. Note specific environmental triggers
4. Identify successful interaction patterns

For Foster Placements

Optimize foster assignments using history data:

1. See which types of foster homes were successful
2. Identify any challenges from previous placements
3. Match the pet with fosters who have experience with similar needs
4. Provide new fosters with detailed background information

Privacy and Sensitivity

Important considerations for history information:

1. Personal Information: Some history may contain personal information about previous owners, adopters, or fosters
2. Sensitive Details: Be mindful of sensitive information when sharing history
3. Legal Concerns: Some history details may have legal implications
4. Staff Access: Consider which staff members have access to complete history

Relationships Between Pets

Track connections between pets:

1. Bonded pairs or groups
2. Siblings or littermates
3. Pets from the same household
4. Previous interactions (positive or negative)

Click on any related pet to view their profile and history.

Location History

For organizations with multiple facilities or locations:

1. Track transfers between locations
2. Record offsite event participation
3. Note any external medical facilities visited
4. Document return-to-field locations for community cats

Return Information

If a pet has been returned to your organization:

1. The history will show each return event
2. Return reasons are documented
3. Length of time in the adoptive home is calculated
4. Any behavioral or medical changes post-return are noted

Long-term Data Value

Historical data provides valuable insights for your organization:

1. Program Effectiveness: Measure the success of different programs
2. Length of Stay: Track how long pets remain in your care
3. Return Patterns: Identify trends in returns or failed placements
4. Medical Protocols: Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment approaches
5. Behavioral Rehabilitation: Measure progress in behavioral cases

Regularly reviewing aggregate history data can help improve your organization's outcomes and procedures.