rescue dog
Secondhand loyal companion
A rescue dog is a dog adopted from a shelter or rescue organization rather than purchased from a breeder: We got our rescue dog from the humane society.
The term also applies to dogs trained to locate people trapped in disaster rubble, avalanches, or wilderness—though this sense is less common in everyday speech.
Protected place or structure
- fosterEncourage development of
- rehomeFind new caretaker for
- forever homeAdopted pet's final residence
- adoption feeCost to rehome animals
spay · neuter · microchip · intake · surrender · stray · abandoned · neglected
Lasting psychological wound
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- fearfulFull of fright
- reactiveTending to respond
- undersocializedLacking adequate social development
decompression · trust · bonding · patience · trigger · threshold · counterconditioning · desensitization
Law enforcement canine unit
- handlerOne who manages something
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- scentAirborne odor detected
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
disaster · avalanche · rubble · earthquake · trailing · search team · missing person · SAR
Muscular short-haired terrier type
- mixed breedOffspring of different varieties
- muttMixed-breed dog
- ChihuahuaNorthern Mexican state and capital
- hound mixHybrid tracking dog
Cardiac parasitic nematode
- mangeMite-caused skin disease
- kennel coughContagious canine respiratory illness
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- dentalRelating to teeth
emaciated · recovery · vet check · tick-borne · Babesia · leg amputation · malnutrition · flea infestation
shelter
Protected place or structure
- fosterEncourage development of
- rehomeFind new caretaker for
- forever homeAdopted pet's final residence
adoption fee · spay · neuter · microchip · intake · surrender · stray · abandoned · neglected · second chance
trauma
Lasting psychological wound
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- fearfulFull of fright
- reactiveTending to respond
undersocialized · decompression · trust · bonding · patience · trigger · threshold · counterconditioning · desensitization · confidence building
K-9
Law enforcement canine unit
wilderness · disaster · avalanche · rubble · earthquake · trailing · search team · missing person · SAR · deployment
pit bull
Muscular short-haired terrier type
- mixed breedOffspring of different varieties
- muttMixed-breed dog
- ChihuahuaNorthern Mexican state and capital
hound mix · shepherd mix · terrier mix · lab mix · landrace
heartworm
Cardiac parasitic nematode
- mangeMite-caused skin disease
- kennel coughContagious canine respiratory illness
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
dental · emaciated · recovery · vet check · tick-borne · Babesia · leg amputation · malnutrition · flea infestation
- dogsbeagle, bulldog, boxer, collie, poodle
- emergency responsefirst responders, emergency services, fire alarm, 911, call 911
- emergency rescue911, CPR, ambulance, paramedic, paramedics
- rescuesave, help, SAR, assist, lifeline
- Rescuersfirefighter, paramedic, EMT, lifeguard, first aider
- working animalsherding, guarding, pulling, detection, workhorse
rescue dogdesigner dog
Deliberately crossbred canine
purebred · show dog · designer breed · mutt
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