Penn Vet Quality of Life Tool

Functionality & Mechanism

This animal welfare assessment tool, developed by Penn Vet, is designed to quantify the quality of life for cats and dogs within a shelter environment. The system facilitates systematic evaluation across three primary domains: physical health, behavior, and environment. Based on user input, it calculates distinct scores for each category and generates graphical visualizations to display the score breakdown for individual animals. The platform supports data management functionalities, allowing users to email specific animal reports or download the complete assessment dataset in a spreadsheet format for tracking and analysis.

Intended Use & Scope

Designed for animal shelter personnel, this instrument serves to monitor longitudinal changes in animal welfare and identify individuals requiring prioritized intervention. The aggregated data can also inform general operational or environmental improvements within a facility. This tool is intended to support, not replace, clinical judgment. Users should verify information with primary sources.