animal control

noun

: an office or department responsible for enforcing ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals

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Odie the 9-year-old border collie was picked up by animal control officer Leah Liles, who brought him to the Bayou Animal Services and Adoption Center in Dickinson. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 The city has been exploring new ways to address this issue, as current animal control efforts haven't been sufficient to handle the rising number of homeless cats and dogs in the area. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 And officials request that people report sick or dead birds to local animal control agencies. —

Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 The rescue group had assistance from a person from the local animal control department and 10 volunteers. —

Raven Brunner, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for animal control

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of animal control was in 1951

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“Animal control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20control. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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