animal shelter
An 'animal shelter' provides a temporary haven for animals that are homeless, abandoned, or lost, often aiming to rehome them.
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Definition
B1General
(common)A place where homeless, lost, or abandoned animals are housed and cared for temporarily.
Example
- She adopted her dog from the local animal shelter.
- The animal shelter is always looking for volunteers to help care for the animals.
B2Organizational
(common)An organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need.
Example
- The animal shelter organized a fundraiser to support their rescue operations.
- Many animal shelters rely on donations to continue their work.
Similar
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