shelter dog
Adopted stray canine
A shelter dog is a dog housed at an animal shelter, typically awaiting adoption.
The term often carries connotations of rescue and second chances: We adopted a shelter dog last year.
Shelter dogs may be strays, surrendered by previous owners, or rescued from neglect.
The phrase sometimes implies a scrappy, resilient temperament.
Encourage development of
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- safe havenProtected place of shelter
- rescuerOne who saves others
nonprofit · animal control · humane society · SPCA · animal welfare · rescue group · second chance · intake
Wander from course
- homelessWithout a dwelling
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- surrenderedCeased resistance formally
dumped · unwanted · orphaned · impound · seized · displaced · behavioral assessment · underfed
Firm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- gratefulFeeling thankful
bonded · loving · trusting · playful · gentle · eager · resilient · forgiving
Adopted pet's final residence
- adopteeOne legally taken in
- adopterOne who takes in
- adoption feeCost to rehome animals
- screeningEvaluative selection process
application · waiting list · matchmaking · home visit · adoption day · vaccinations · microchip · meet and greet
foster
Encourage development of
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- safe havenProtected place of shelter
rescuer · nonprofit · animal control · humane society · SPCA · animal welfare · rescue group · second chance · intake · surrender
stray
Wander from course
surrendered · dumped · unwanted · orphaned · impound · seized · displaced · behavioral assessment · underfed · matted
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
grateful · bonded · loving · trusting · playful · gentle · eager · resilient · forgiving · tail-wagging
forever home
Adopted pet's final residence
- adopteeOne legally taken in
- adopterOne who takes in
- adoption feeCost to rehome animals
screening · application · waiting list · matchmaking · home visit · adoption day · vaccinations · microchip · meet and greet · trial period
- dogsbeagle, bulldog, boxer, collie, poodle
- rescue dogsstray, abuse survivor, long-term resident, retired racer
- stray animalsstray cat, stray kitten, feral cat, feral kitten, street cat
- canine worldpuppy, wolf, fox, coyote, dingo
- Pit Bullspit bull, pitbull, Staffordshire, Staffy, red nose