dog warden
noun
British
: a public official who is responsible for catching dogs that do not have homes : (US) dogcatcher
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The township is urging the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners to review the dog warden’s policies, training and resources.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Wild contacted a dog warden, an officer employed by the local council to ensure pet safety and responsible ownership.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Once the dog warden arrived, the dead dog and uninjured dog were taken away, while the injured dog was released to its family to get medical attention.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2025
But none of that got reported to police or the dog warden.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
The woman's family has now filed a lawsuit against the dogs’ owners, the town dog warden, and the condo complex where the dogs’ owners resided at the time of the attack.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The dogs were brought back home and the dog warden reportedly failed to assist.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The attack prompted the local dog warden to designate Apollo as a dangerous dog, which triggered additional requirements for the Withers.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
If that's the case, stay away from the animal and contact your local dog warden for help.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Wild contacted a dog warden, an officer employed by the local council to ensure pet safety and responsible ownership.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Once the dog warden arrived, the dead dog and uninjured dog were taken away, while the injured dog was released to its family to get medical attention.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2025
But none of that got reported to police or the dog warden.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
The woman's family has now filed a lawsuit against the dogs’ owners, the town dog warden, and the condo complex where the dogs’ owners resided at the time of the attack.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The dogs were brought back home and the dog warden reportedly failed to assist.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The attack prompted the local dog warden to designate Apollo as a dangerous dog, which triggered additional requirements for the Withers.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
If that's the case, stay away from the animal and contact your local dog warden for help.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Dog warden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dog%20warden. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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