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  • 1.  Maps of fosters locations

    Posted 04-10-2025 02:39 PM

    Hi Everyone. I am  trying to make a map that has all my fosters locations on a single map so I can see where all my fosters are located at once.  The foster program here has grown big so I want to be able to have zones for foster mentors to be in charge of.  Any ideas on a app or something that could work?


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    Charity Schwank
    Foster coordinator
    Lewis Clark Animal Shelter
    ID
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  • 2.  RE: Maps of fosters locations

    Posted 04-11-2025 06:50 AM

    Good old, Google Maps will take CSV, XLS or Google Sheet. Here is a tutorial:
    https://www.google.com/earth/outreach/learn/visualize-your-data-on-a-custom-map-using-google-my-maps/

    If not a Google fan, then opensource https://www.openstreetmap.org is great.

    Batchgeo https://batchgeo.com/

    Maptive does a nice job of addresses in spreadsheet to a map but expensive. 
    https://www.maptive.com/

    Mapbox has a free tier but is more complex to start
    https://www.mapbox.com/showcase



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    Peter Buck
    Founder
    Cortex
    CA
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  • 3.  RE: Maps of fosters locations

    Posted 04-11-2025 08:31 AM

    This may not be an option for you, but Animal Shelter Manager (ASM) has this built in. All person files have a map location and you can create a report that pulls up a map of all foster caregivers. 



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    Sara Post
    Operations Director
    Feline Rescue
    Saint Paul, MN
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  • 4.  RE: Maps of fosters locations

    Posted 04-13-2025 07:15 AM

    This is such a smart idea, being able to see zones at a glance would make organizing mentors so much easier. I hadn't thought of using Google My Maps this way before, but it looks promising. I'm also thinking it could help with planning supply drop-offs or emergency pickups. 



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    Daniel Burr
    Operations Manager
    Little Ones
    MA
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  • 5.  RE: Maps of fosters locations

    Posted 04-14-2025 09:06 AM

    Hey Charity! You could give Google My Maps a try. You can create a personalized map with markers, draw lines to define areas, and attach any relevant information to them individually. It's easiest to use on a laptop or desktop, the mobile version gets squirrely sometimes.



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    Sal Brister
    Foster Caregiver
    MS, USA
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