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animal shelters

  • plural
    of animal shelter.
    animal shelter
    noun
    an establishment, maintained by local government or supported by charitable contributions, that provides a temporary home for dogs, cats, and other animals that are offered for adoption, and puts to sleep homeless animals that have been deemed unsuitable for adoption.

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The calendar raised over $36,000 for the Aubuchon Foundation, which contributes to animal shelters, rescue groups and other community organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

A gymnastics coach by training, Kelly was inspired to start Frosted Faces after she volunteered at local animal shelters and noticed owners turning in elderly pets because they had become too much of a hassle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Animal activists are pressing the Los Angeles City Council to continue funding a program that provides exercise and play time for dogs confined in city animal shelters.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

But animal shelters and rights groups say this wouldn't go far enough.

From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026

“You’ll see. There are other animal shelters that would love to have us.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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