animal control

noun

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

Examples of animal control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like ballplayers just before the pitch, animal control crouched into position, with thick metal grabbers, nooses, and nets at the ready. — Zachary Przystup, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

According to an animal control report, Matson said his neighbor’s young son told him their dog was responsible. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The agency will also hire a new animal control officer while Metro Communications will add a new non-emergency operator to deal with an increase in non-emergency calls. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026

When to Call a Professional Call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or animal control right away if the kit shows signs of illness, injury, or the mother is confirmed to be deceased. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for animal control

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
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• oriole