rescue dog
Britishnoun
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a dog trained to assist rescue workers See also search dog
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a dog that has been placed in a new home after being abused, neglected, or abandoned by its previous owner
Example Sentences
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"By only recruiting a rescue dog, it's a win-win -- giving a dog the chance of a new life while helping our iconic koalas," Innovation for Conservation director and handler Russell Miller said.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Finnegan is a shaggy black rescue dog who, for all his good-natured goofiness, carries the guilt and shame of being abandoned by his first owner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Tom's main role was with search and rescue dog teams, which had been tasked with searching for bodies and collecting debris and evidence from the crash.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
The tale of Sydney, a rescue dog who provided solace and companionship for evacuees from the Eaton fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025
“You’re lucky I’ve got the greatest rescue dog ever.”
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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