Pet Lynx 101: Explaining AutoMatch™

The Petlynx AutoMatch™ system is different than other lost and found pet systems in several important ways:

1. AutoMatch™ can makes matches on a pet based on only a physical description, using our unique DataSketch™ technology ... so there is less room for error and a better chance of making a match.
2. Unlike other systems, AutoMatch™ is operates automatically 24/7 so there is no need to manually search through reports
3. Our system also makes matches based on identifiers such as microchip and tattoos .... even if only a portion of the tattoo or microchip number is decipherable.
4. Our system is not proprietary to any microchip manufacturer, so all microchip types are accepted.
5. AutoMatch™ sends out possible matches to other animals that are similar to yours in description -- no other lost and found pet search engine does this!

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

Why Doesn't PetLynx Does Use Specific Breed Designations?

The simple answer is ... asking the general public to identify a specific breed doesn't work very well!

Many people who find lost pets don’t always know its breed or note the physical descriptions of the animal in a way that could result in a match. That is why PetLynx Corporation took a step away from the traditional industry practice and created the AutoMatch™ system which uses DataSketch™ animal descriptions.

PetLynx Hits New Marks for Jan/Feb 2010

During the first 59 days of 2010, PetLynx registered 6,876 new entities of which 3,193 were pets and 3,683 were associates. At the end of February, the PetLynx Automated Recovery System stood at 319,868 registered entities of which 147,695 were pets and 172,173 were associates.

The business plan anticipated a 'many-to-one' ratio of 'associates' to 'animals' when designing the PetLynx model. At the end of February there were 16.5% more associates than animals registered in the PetLynx utility. Since associates are directly related to transactions, either as pet families paying for services or as industry stakeholders providing services, management sees the ability to grow future revenues as being directly related to the number of associates registered in the PetLynx utility.

In July of 2009 the PetLynx V1 rate rose to 94% for the first time. At the end of February, PetLynx had automatically assisted 147,696 recovery episodes and for the first time in history achieved a V1 recovery rate of 100%. The V1 recovery rate is calculated as the cumulative number of recovery episodes divided by the cumulative number of animals registered on the system at the same moment in time.

With the highest V1 rate in the world, PetLynx demonstrates the unique advantage its registration model has. PetLynx animals are registered for their entire lifetime with no additional cost unlike other services where the information chain breaks when fees to change records are refused.

These encouraging metrics provide evidence that PetLynx is the most effective and successful recovery service in the world today.

Posted by Terri Perrin, Online Communications Editor

PetLynx™ = Increased IT Capabilities at Less Cost

When an animal shelter, municipality or other Authorized Service Provider (ASC) joins PetLynx™, they get an instant boost in IT power! 

The ShelterLynx™ and AnimalTRACS™ networks combine to help save you time – and money – on regular software upgrades, extra hardware and IT support. All that's needed is a computer, with the latest version of Microsoft Explorer (or an equivalent browser), plus access to the Internet, and you have a wealth of information at your fingertips. 

What’s the difference between PetLynx™ and an “in-house” software program? 
PetLynx™ is an ‘Application Service Provider’ (ASP). This means that you do not need to pay for or install updates using a CD or any other media. All upgrades to PetLynx™ programs are installed, configured and maintained by our IT experts on our 'server farm' that is located in a hardened and secure PetLynx™ server site. 

The PetLynx™ ASP model works dynamically across the Internet and provides the application within your browser, with no need for additional software on your system. The PetLynx™ Utility also delivers much greater functionality that most 'in-house' applications, while maintaining all of the security and data ownership you would expect to have with an in-house system. 

Want to know how your organization can become part of our nation-wide network?  
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Community Automation for the Animal Services Industry

The benefits of Web-based applications versus in-house systems Private networks within large organizations, such as banks and manufacturers, have been using Web-based 'Application Service Providers' (ASPs) for many years. The pet industry, however, has been slower to adopt this this more advanced technology. Instead, many organizations rely on in-house systems, largely because they assume that adopting more advanced technologies is beyond their financial reach and technological capabilities. PetLynx™ bridges the gap! Our two shelter and animal management programs are ShelterLynx™ and Animal TRACS™. Both of these systems are easy to implement and use, reducing the need for extensive staff training and lowering the threshold of computer literacy required by staff and volunteers. PetLynx™ also allows public users to serve themselves with ease, which takes some of the pressure off staff. Advantages of Petlynx™ ASP web-based services:

• Easy to implement, operate and maintain
• Requires minimal client computer facilities and resources
• Holds data in a more secure environment
• Provides technical support and help capabilities, allowing local IT resources to be redeployed or eliminated
• Connects all users within a group or sub-group to the same data store without undermining security
• Can be access remotely, with appropriate user ID and passwords.

Want to know more? Check out our Q & A or contact PetLynx today!