rescue dog

The term "rescue dog" refers to dogs that are either rehomed from shelters or trained to assist in search and rescue missions.

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Definition

B1Animal Adoption

(general)A dog that has been adopted from a shelter or saved from an abusive situation.

Example

  • They decided to adopt a rescue dog from the local animal shelter.
  • After being rescued from an abusive owner, the dog found a loving new home.

B2Search and Rescue

(technical, specific)A dog trained to assist in locating people who are trapped or lost.

Example

  • The rescue dog successfully located the hikers lost in the mountains.
  • Rescue dogs are essential in disaster response teams.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rescue dog":

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