Category: ShelterOps
Installing ShelterOps
To install ShelterOps, create a MySQL database and a user for that database. Once the database has been created, access the new MySQL database with a program such as phpMyAdmin and import the ShelterOps.sql file, which is located in the /install folder. You will need to add your MySQL database name and user credentials to … Continue Reading
Download
ShelterOps is open source software released under the GNL license. This means that the software is free to use, modify and adapt as needed. The benefits of open source software include: No initial purchase or annual licensing fees No per-user annual fees or installation restrictions Can modify/customize the code without violating licensing agreements (no proprietary … Continue Reading
Printable Forms/Documents
Several modules within ShelterOps come with generic printable forms (documents). These include the Transactions module (invoice), Animals (intake, adoption, requested euthanasia, etc), Wildlife (intake form), Traps (trap loan agreement), and Tags/Licenses modules. Through the Setup screen of each module, you can add custom content to these documents. This custom content will be displayed on the … Continue Reading
ShelterOps
ShelterOps® is a free (open source) PHP based software program to manage animal operations for animal welfare organizations, animal shelters, animal rescues, wildlife rescue/rehabilitation facilities, animal control agencies (ACOs), municipalities and any other entities that need to track animal intake, dispositions, medical procedures, assessment, disaster response, etc. It offers a basic Point Of Sale (POS) … Continue Reading
Updating ShelterOps
Users with Setup permissions can view the ShelterOps About screen (located on the home screen) to determine if newer releases are available. It is strongly recommended that you create a full backup of your ShelterOps files as well as database before installing updates. View the CHANGELOG.txt file prior to updating. If any other … Continue Reading
Known Issues
Some versions of Chrome do not print or prints blank pages
Animal Customization
The Medical, Assessment, and Adoption sections of the Animals module can be programically extended to include custom information and/or functionality. These customizations can be accomplished by modifying the corresponding files located in the /modules/animals/custom folder. Additional custom reports can be created. Custom reports should be stored in the /modules/animals/custom folder. ShelterOps will search the … Continue Reading
Troubleshooting Common Issues
My PIN is suddenly not being accepted If your correct PIN number is displayed in the “Invalid PIN Number” error dialog box and you were previously able to enter or modify data using your PIN number and you are on the same computer that previously accepted your PIN number, there may be a temporary delay … Continue Reading
Auditing
Several user actions are captured by the audit log for tracking purposes. This includes Setup modifications, Editing/Deleting within the Animals module and Deletions in the Transactions module (both sales items and invoices). The Animal audit functionality has been configured so that edits are tracked at the two most recent entries; this measure was put in … Continue Reading