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 Here are this morning's top stories so far: Dogs at risk: More than 600 dogs in Louisville's animal control system could face euthanasia in 2024, according to new data provided by Metro Animal Services. —

Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024 Hartford animal control was then called to remove the ducks and relocate them to a safe place. —

Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2024 The discovery of the animals also required a response by the L.A. County animal control unit. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024 The petition said the home, which investigators found was rented by Buggs, appeared abandoned when police and animal control went inside. —

Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for animal control

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Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

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 17 Sep. 2024.

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