Table 4 Factor Description
Variable | Description | Variable Type |
|---|---|---|
Type | Cat or Dog | Categorical |
Breed | Breed of the animal (e.g., labrador retriever, beagle) | Categorical |
Color | Color of the animal (e.g., black, brown, white, multi-colored) | Categorical |
Gender | Gender of the animal (male/female) | Categorical |
Age | Age of the animal categorized as puppy/kitten, adult, senior, and super senior | Categorical |
Location | Shelter location where dog or cat is housed | Categorical |
Outcome Type | End outcome after the animal is brought into the shelter (euthanized, adopted, and returned) | Categorical |
Length of Stay | The time that the animal spends in shelter categorized as low, medium, high, and very high (i.e., euthanized) | Categorical |