Animal Rescue Operations Desk
Animal rescues, humane societies and foster networks
Animals, fosters, adoption applications and vet care from intake to home.
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Every animal's journey from intake to a home, plus the fosters, vet care and adopters who make it possible. Start with the Dashboard each morning. Update an animal's status the moment it changes, and book the next vet visit before the foster leaves the clinic.
Dashboard
Intake routine
Adoption process
Foster care guide
Animals
Every animal in our care, from intake to a home, with where they are and what they need next.
| Animal | Species | Breed or look | Status | Intake date | Next vet visit | Foster home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit | Terrier mix | In foster | Sep 19, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Calloway house | |
| Juniper | Gray tabby | Ready for adoption | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | Mirabel Quinn | |
| Waffles | Hound mix | Intake | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | — | |
| Clementine | Calico | In foster | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | Nwosu-Bennett family | |
| Moose | Shepherd mix | Ready for adoption | Jul 21, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | The Aldana household | |
| Pip | Dutch | In foster | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | Nwosu-Bennett family | |
| Dolores | Beagle mix | Adoption pending | Sep 4, 2026 | — | Hollingsworth farm | |
| Sprout | Black shorthair | In foster | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Calloway house |
Foster homes
Every approved foster home, what animals it can take and how many it has now.
| Foster home | Status | Can take | Animals at once | Phone | Assign to me | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway house | Available | 3 | calloway@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0161 | — | |
| Nwosu-Bennett family | Available | 4 | nwosu.bennett@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0162 | — | |
| Mirabel Quinn | Full | 2 | mirabel.q@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0163 | — | |
| The Aldana household | Available | 2 | aldana@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0164 | — | |
| Soren Eklund | On pause | 1 | soren.e@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0165 | — | |
| Priyanka Deshmukh | Applicant | 2 | priyanka.d@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0166 | — | |
| Hollingsworth farm | Available | 5 | hollingsworth@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0167 | — |
Vet visits
Vaccines, spay and neuter, checkups and treatment, with what each cost.
| Vet visit | Animal | Kind | Status | Visit date | Cost (USD) | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waffles intake exam | Waffles | Scheduled | Oct 19, 2026 | $85 | Greta Johansson | |
| Biscuit neuter | Biscuit | Scheduled | Oct 21, 2026 | $190 | Greta Johansson | |
| Moose dental check | Moose | Scheduled | Oct 23, 2026 | $140 | Perpetua Hollis-Varga | |
| Pip vaccines | Pip | Scheduled | Oct 22, 2026 | $45 | Thaddeus Okoro-Lindgren | |
| Sprout intake exam | Sprout | Scheduled | Oct 19, 2026 | $75 | Greta Johansson | |
| Clementine recheck | Clementine | Scheduled | Oct 18, 2026 | $60 | Perpetua Hollis-Varga | |
| Juniper vaccines | Juniper | Done | Aug 25, 2026 | $65 | Thaddeus Okoro-Lindgren | |
| Biscuit intake exam | Biscuit | Done | Sep 19, 2026 | $85 | Greta Johansson |
Adoption applications
People who want to adopt, with where their application stands.
| Applicant | Animal | Status | Applied on | Phone | Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annika Svensson | Moose | In review | Oct 17, 2026 | annika.s@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0171 | |
| Lucius and Mae Hartigan | Juniper | Received | Oct 19, 2026 | hartigan@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0172 | |
| Baraka Mwangi | Tank | In review | Oct 14, 2026 | baraka.m@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0173 | |
| Cecilia Voss-Ito | Dolores | Approved | Oct 10, 2026 | cecilia.vi@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0174 | |
| Dominic Pellegrini | Moose | Declined | Oct 5, 2026 | dominic.p@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0175 | |
| Helga Ostrowski | Juniper | Received | Oct 18, 2026 | helga.o@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0176 | |
| Ibrahim Karimi-Reyes | Marigold | Adopted | Jun 1, 2026 | ibrahim.kr@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0177 | |
| Juno Castellane | Biscuit | Received | Oct 16, 2026 | juno.c@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0178 |
The rescue at a glance. Charts read the live tables.
| Animal | Species | Breed or look | Status | Intake date | Next vet visit | Foster home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit | Terrier mix | In foster | Sep 19, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Calloway house | |
| Juniper | Gray tabby | Ready for adoption | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | Mirabel Quinn | |
| Waffles | Hound mix | Intake | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | — |
| Animal | Species | Breed or look | Status | Intake date | Next vet visit | Foster home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit | Terrier mix | In foster | Sep 19, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Calloway house | |
| Juniper | Gray tabby | Ready for adoption | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | Mirabel Quinn | |
| Waffles | Hound mix | Intake | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | — |
| Vet visit | Animal | Kind | Status | Visit date | Cost (USD) | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waffles intake exam | Waffles | Scheduled | Oct 19, 2026 | $85 | Greta Johansson | |
| Biscuit neuter | Biscuit | Scheduled | Oct 21, 2026 | $190 | Greta Johansson | |
| Moose dental check | Moose | Scheduled | Oct 23, 2026 | $140 | Perpetua Hollis-Varga |
| Applicant | Animal | Status | Applied on | Phone | Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annika Svensson | Moose | In review | Oct 17, 2026 | annika.s@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0171 | |
| Lucius and Mae Hartigan | Juniper | Received | Oct 19, 2026 | hartigan@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0172 | |
| Baraka Mwangi | Tank | In review | Oct 14, 2026 | baraka.m@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0173 |
Vet visits overdue
| Vet visit | Animal | Kind | Status | Visit date | Cost (USD) | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waffles intake exam | Waffles | Scheduled | Oct 19, 2026 | $85 | Greta Johansson | |
| Biscuit neuter | Biscuit | Scheduled | Oct 21, 2026 | $190 | Greta Johansson | |
| Moose dental check | Moose | Scheduled | Oct 23, 2026 | $140 | Perpetua Hollis-Varga |
Vet visits due this week
| Animal | Species | Breed or look | Status | Intake date | Next vet visit | Foster home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit | Terrier mix | In foster | Sep 19, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Calloway house | |
| Juniper | Gray tabby | Ready for adoption | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | Mirabel Quinn | |
| Waffles | Hound mix | Intake | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | — |
Applications waiting
| Applicant | Animal | Status | Applied on | Phone | Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annika Svensson | Moose | In review | Oct 17, 2026 | annika.s@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0171 | |
| Lucius and Mae Hartigan | Juniper | Received | Oct 19, 2026 | hartigan@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0172 | |
| Baraka Mwangi | Tank | In review | Oct 14, 2026 | baraka.m@mailbox.net | (720) 555-0173 |
How to read the numbers
The first 48 hours decide a lot for an animal. Do the same steps for every animal, in the same order.
Day one
Scan for a microchip and note the result
Take clear photos from the front and side
Add the animal on the Animals table with its intake date
Book the intake vet exam
Place with a foster that has room and the right setup
Within a week
Write a short, honest behavior note after the first days in foster.
Update the weight and any medicine given.
Move to Ready for adoption only after vet clearance and a photo update.
A good adoption is a good match, not a fast one. The process is there to protect the animal and the adopter.
Steps
Read the application and call two references.
Check the home type and any rental permission.
Set up a meet-and-greet, including other dogs in the home when relevant.
Press Mark approved, then complete the contract and fee.
Press Mark adopted on the animal and call the adopter after one week.
If the answer is no
Explain kindly and offer another animal that fits better. Never say it is because of who they are; say what the animal needs.
Fosters are the rescue. Make their work easier and they will stay for years.
Welcome basics
Give every foster a one-page guide: feeding, medicine, who to call and what counts as an emergency.
Ask them to send a photo and note each week.
Call within a day of every new placement.
Support
What's inside
5 tables · 20 views · 1 form · 10 row actions · 1 agent5 pages
- Animal Rescue Operations Desk
- Dashboard
- Intake routine
- Adoption process
- Foster care guide
4 tables
- Animals7 views · 11 sample rows
- Foster homes3 views · 7 sample rows
- Vet visits7 views · 10 sample rows
- Adoption applications3 views · 8 sample rows
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