How to Use My Collection

My Collection is your central hub for every animal in your program. From here you can search by name, ID, or genetics; filter by status; switch between card and list views; and open any animal's full profile.

Step 1: Open My Collection

Click My Collection in the left sidebar under the ANIMALS section. The page loads with your full animal list, stat cards at the top, and filter controls.

My Collection page with stat cards, status filters, and the animal table.

Step 2: Search for an Animal

Use the Search ID, Name, Genetics... search bar below the filter buttons. Start typing and results filter in real time. You can search by name, Unique ID, or gene name (type "Piebald" to find all animals carrying that gene).

The collection search bar filters results in real time as you type.

Step 3: Filter by Status

Use the status filter buttons above the search bar to narrow your view. Each button shows the count of animals in that status.

Filter	What It Shows
All	Every animal in your collection (excluding deceased and archived)
Breeder	Animals marked with Breeder status
Holdback	Animals you are holding back for future breeding or evaluation
On Loan	Animals currently loaned to another breeder
Retired	Animals no longer in active breeding rotation
Deceased	Animals that have passed
Pet Only	Animals designated as pets, not for breeding

Status filter buttons with counts. Click any filter to narrow the list.

Step 4: Switch Between Card View and List View

• List View (three lines icon) -- Shows animals in a dense table with columns for Name, Unique ID, Sex, Genetics, Status, and action buttons. Best for data entry and auditing.
• Card View (grid icon) -- Shows each animal as a visual card with photo, sex, and status badges. Best for browsing your collection visually or showing animals to buyers.

Card View shows each animal with a photo and key details.

List View shows animals in a dense table for quick scanning and data work.

Step 5: Use Quick Actions

Each animal row in List View has action buttons on the right side:

Icon	Action
Magnifying Glass	Preview -- Opens the animal's profile in a quick-view modal
Pencil	Edit -- Opens the edit form to update this animal's information
Clipboard	Log Activity -- Log a feeding, shed, weight, pairing, or other activity
Mail	QR Code Postcard -- Generate a QR code postcard for this animal
Three Dots	More -- Additional options menu

Quick action buttons on each animal row.

Step 6: Upload a Photo

Click the Preview button on any animal row to open their profile. The PHOTO section appears in the top right of the profile modal. Click the dashed photo placeholder to upload an image from your device.

The animal profile modal. Upload or replace the image in the PHOTO section.

Step 7: Open an Animal's Full Profile

Click the Preview button on any animal to open their full profile. The profile modal shows everything about that animal in one place:

• Recent Activity -- Last feeding, shed, weight, or pairing event with date
• Photo -- The animal's profile image
• Identity -- Date of birth, species, unique ID
• Genetics -- Confirmed genes and possible hets
• Husbandry -- Preferred prey, feeding interval, substrate
• Acquisition -- Purchase price, weight at purchase, source

The full animal profile shows identity, genetics, husbandry, acquisition, and recent activity.