Shelter Metrics
The Metrics page shows the current operational state of the shelter -- what needs attention right now. It complements the Intelligence Dashboard, which focuses on historical patterns and longer-horizon interpretation.
Metrics are only visible to staff and admin users. The Intelligence Dashboard must be enabled in shelter settings.
What Metrics Shows
Metrics answers the question: "What should we act on today?"
Activity Aggregates
Summary counts of activities logged across the shelter, broken down by type (walks, playgroups, enrichment, etc.) with calm vs. stressed exit behavior rates.
Behavior Trend Distribution
A snapshot of the current population's behavior trends -- how many dogs are improving, stable, escalating, or have insufficient data.
Needs Care Cross-Reference
Dogs flagged as "Needs Care" with their current activity and behavior status, helping staff prioritize welfare check-ins.
Escalating Dogs
Dogs showing worsening behavior signals that may need intervention or a change in their activity plan.
Activity Gaps
Dogs with no welfare activity in the last 24 hours. Dogs without activity for 48+ hours are highlighted with higher urgency.
Enrichment Gaps
Dogs without enrichment in the last 48 hours -- a signal that their mental stimulation needs aren't being met.
Longest Wait
The dogs who have been waiting the longest since their last activity of any kind.
Metrics vs. Intelligence
| Metrics | Intelligence | |
|---|---|---|
| Question | What should we act on today? | What is the system telling us over time? |
| Data | Current queue snapshots and recent rollups | Historical patterns, cohorts, and trend interpretation |
| Examples | Activity gaps, enrichment gaps, longest wait, needs care | Stall curve, outcomes LOS, dogs trending worse |
Use Metrics at the start of a shift to identify priorities. Use Intelligence in planning meetings to spot systemic patterns.