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Animal Friends OS + Google Calendar

Calendar Sync

Your groomers and kennel staff already live in Google Calendar on their phones. Animal Friends OS syncs appointments directly to their Google Calendars so they see their schedule without opening another app. Bookings, boarding stays, daycare sessions, and training appointments appear as calendar events with all the details.

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How the Integration Works

Each staff member connects their Google account from the Animal Friends OS dashboard. The system creates a dedicated calendar called "Animal Friends OS" in their Google Calendar. Every appointment assigned to that staff member syncs as a calendar event with the client name, pet name, service type, and notes in the event description. New bookings, reschedules, and cancellations update in near real time.

What Data Syncs

Grooming appointments, boarding check-in and checkout dates, daycare sessions, training sessions, and blocked-off time sync from Animal Friends OS to Google Calendar. Event titles show the client and pet name. Event descriptions include service details, special instructions, and contact information. Color coding matches your Animal Friends OS calendar colors.

Two-Way Sync (Optional)

Enable two-way sync to let staff block off personal time in Google Calendar and have it reflect as unavailable in Animal Friends OS. If a groomer blocks noon to one PM for lunch in Google Calendar, that slot becomes unbookable in the online booking widget. Two-way sync is optional and can be enabled per staff member.

Setup Steps

Step one: open Settings, then Integrations, then Google Calendar in Animal Friends OS. Step two: sign in with Google and grant calendar access. Step three: select which staff members should sync. Step four: existing appointments populate into Google Calendar within a few minutes. New appointments sync in real time from that point forward.

Why This Matters for Your Pet Business

Your staff checks their phone to see what is next. If your pet software schedule is not on their phone, they have to walk to a computer or ask the front desk. Google Calendar sync puts the schedule in their pocket. They get push notifications for new bookings. They see tomorrow's lineup before they leave tonight. It is a small integration that makes a big difference in daily operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work with Google Workspace?
Yes. Both personal Gmail accounts and Google Workspace (business) accounts are supported.
Can I sync to multiple calendars?
Each staff member syncs to their own Google Calendar. You can also create a shared team calendar if you prefer a unified view.
Will changes in Google Calendar affect my bookings?
Only if you enable two-way sync. By default, the sync is one-way (Animal Friends OS to Google Calendar) so accidental edits in Google do not alter your bookings.

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