This user guide is written primarily for the RescueGroups.org Manage interface. Instructions for the website or Pet Adoption Portal interface may be included in expandable sections in the page; however, we strongly recommend that you use the Manage interface.
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Where do I find it?
You can find the @locations page by going to Features > Locations.
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The following actions are available for Locations with the specified service and user roles:
Action Description Services User Roles
View Able to view locations Pet Adoption Portal
Web Site Service
Data Management
Any (Volunteer)
Add Able to add locations Pet Adoption Portal
Web Site Service
Data Management
Animal Add
Event Admin
Edit Able to edit locations Pet Adoption Portal
Web Site Service
Data Management
Animal Add
Event Admin
Delete Able to delete locations Pet Adoption Portal
Web Site Service
Data Management
Animal Add
Event Admin

Listed below is a definition of some of the Locations fields:

  • Name:*  The name of the location
  • Web Link:  A URL for the location
  • Address:  The street address of the location
  • City:  The location’s city
  • State:  The location’s state
  • Zip/Postal Code:*  The location’s zip or postal code
  • Country:  The location’s country
  • Phone:  The phone number for the location
  • Extension:  The phone extension for the location

Locations are used to specify the specific address or zip/postal code of an event or animal.  Locations are used primarily with Events and Animals.

Using locations with events

When you add an Event, you can specify the location of the event. Visitors to your web site will be able to find the event through Yahoo Maps and the location address you have entered.

Using locations with animals

Select a location when you are adding or editing an animal. If you do, and you chose to make the location public, the location information will appear on the animal's detail page. This helps encourage your visitors to go visit and meet your animals.

It’s also very advantageous to select locations even if they are just zip/postal codes and not complete a complete address.  The animal’s location is sent with the animal data to the adoption listing web sites so that they can more accurately locate animals that are within a distance radius of the potential adopter.

Adding a location

Editing a location

Deleting a location

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