Dallas Animal Services Field Operations Data Fiscal Years 2023-2026

Fiscal year 2023 to 2026 data tracks shelter and field operations from Dallas Animal Services, sourced directly from their Chameleon database. It includes animal inventory, movement, medical records, behavior observations, and microchip information. The dataset covers from October 1, 2023, onward and is subject to ongoing corrections.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in Animal Type and Activity Type (e.g., 'Adopt', 'Field Animal') over time using Created Date/Time.
• Predict Final Activity Result based on features like Animal Type, Council District, and Activity SubType.
• Map service request density and types by geographic area using Street Address, Zip Code, and Mapsco Page.
• Assess operational efficiency by correlating Activity Status with Activity Result fields and Activity Quantity metrics.

Strengths

• Data is updated regularly, with a last recorded update on April 3, 2026.
• Contains 29 distinct columns detailing various aspects of animal service activities.

Limitations

• Exact row count and total data size are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
• Data is subject to correction post-entry, leading to potential variances over time.
• Geographic scope is limited to the City of Dallas service area.

Provenance

Source

Dallas Animal Services' Chameleon Database via www.dallasopendata.com.

Collection Method

Pulled directly from the operational database used to track shelter and field operations.

Time Range

From October 1, 2023, onward (Fiscal Years 2023-2026).

Freshness

Updated regularly; data reflects from October 1, 2023, to a current date.

Geography

City of Dallas, Texas, USA.