--- title: Quick Guide To Fix Data Violations in Integrated Pets description: Learn how to resolve pet adoption violations in your shelter software integration with PetSmart, ensuring all required data fields are complete for a seamless adoption process. --- AME Integration Guide # Quick Guide To Fix Data Violations in Integrated Pets ![Robson Apolinario](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Robson Apolinario August 12, 2025 # Overview After completing the integration setup, pets from your shelter software will begin to appear in the **Pets > Available** list for the linked PetSmart store. Some animals may require manual updates before they can be made available for adoption. --- ## **⚠️ What Are Violations?** Violations occur when a pet record imported from the shelter software is missing required fields. These animals appear with a **yellow “Integrated Pet” badge** and **cannot be adopted** until all missing data is added. ### **🔍 Common Missing Fields** The most frequent violations are: - **Adoption Fee** - **Breed** - **Sex** When one or more of these fields are missing: - The **“Process Adoption”** button is **disabled (greyed out)**. - A warning tooltip is shown when hovering over the badge or clicking the pet card. ![Screenshot 2025-07-21 at 7.14.35 PM.png](https://21631173.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Aug-12-2025-02-28-47-3766-PM.png?width=600&height=149&name=undefined-Aug-12-2025-02-28-47-3766-PM.png)   --- ## **🛠️ Steps to Resolve Violations**   1. **Click the Pencil Icon** Find the pet with the yellow badge and click the **✏️ Edit** icon. 1. **Complete Missing Fields** In the **Edit Pet Information** screen, fill in the required fields (e.g., Breed, Fee, Sex). 1. **Save the Pet Record** Click **Save Pet** to apply the updates. ![Screenshot 2025-07-21 at 7.15.09 PM.png](https://21631173.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Aug-12-2025-02-28-01-4766-PM.png?width=600&height=166&name=undefined-Aug-12-2025-02-28-01-4766-PM.png) The badge will change from yellow to **green**, and the **“Process Adoption”** button will become active.   --- ## **❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**   **Q1: How do I know which pets have violations?** Look for the **yellow badge** next to the pet’s name in the **Pets > Available** list. Hovering over it will show which fields are missing.   --- **Q2: Can I adopt an animal with violations?** No. Animals with violations are **not eligible for adoption** until all required data is added.   --- **Q3: Who can edit integrated pets?** All users with permission to manage pets in AME can edit and resolve violations.   --- **Q4: What does the green badge mean?** It indicates that the pet was imported via integration and **is ready for adoption** — no missing fields.   --- **Q5: If a pet is edited manually, will it still stay synced?** Yes. Manual edits do not break the integration. However, some fields may stop updating automatically if they are changed in AME. ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2F21631173.hs-sites.com%2Fame-adoptions-made-easy%2Fquick-guide-to-fix-data-violations-in-integrated-pets](mailto:https%3A%2F%2F21631173.hs-sites.com%2Fame-adoptions-made-easy%2Fquick-guide-to-fix-data-violations-in-integrated-pets) ## Keep reading [AME Integration ### Quick Guide to Access the Integration Menu in AME ](https://21631173.hs-sites.com/ame-adoptions-made-easy/quick-guide-to-access-the-integration-menu-in-ame) [AME Integration Guide ### Quick Guide To Check the Sync Status of a Store Connection ](https://21631173.hs-sites.com/ame-adoptions-made-easy/quick-guide-to-check-the-sync-status-of-a-store-connection)