It depends on the data type that you delete.
The following will no longer show up in reporting / on current animal records if deleted:
- status (you'll be asked to choose an existing status to update associated past/current records to)
- attributes (will be removed from record altogether)
- locations (you'll also have to move all animals out of a location before you can delete it)
The following will still show up in reporting / on current animal records if deleted:
- intake/outcome subtypes
- categories (volunteer, adoption, medical, behavioral)
- memo types
- Funds
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