ColonyCatColonyCat user manual
A friendly walkthrough of every part of the system. Skip around to whatever you need.
Chapter 1
Getting started
Sign up and find your dashboard
Chapter 2
Setting up your first colony
Add a colony, drop it on the map
Chapter 3
Adding cats
Cat records, tags, photos
Chapter 4
The TNR workflow
Plan events, kanban board, reminders
Chapter 5
Feeding logs
Daily notes that catch problems early
Chapter 6
Emergency reports
Fast intake for the urgent stuff
Chapter 7
Inviting your team
Roles, colony access, growing the group
Chapter 8
Your public page
What visitors see, the directory
Chapter 9
Billing and plans
Plans, seats, and the nonprofit discount
Chapter 10
Your account
Profile, passkeys, data export
Chapter 11
Tips and shortcuts
Markdown, mobile, edges
Chapter 12
The calendar
Events, attendees, RSVP, subscribe
Chapter 13
The member board
Private group discussion + digest
Chapter 14
Reporting
Build reports, plus the Shelter Animals Count submission
Chapter 15
Resources and clinics
Your directory of clinics, pantries, and partner groups
Chapter 16
The help network
Reach nearby groups to place a cat or find a foster
Chapter 17
Group partnerships
Share colonies on the map with a group you trust
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