animalguardianship
nounUK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˈɡɑː.di.ən.ʃɪp/
US /ˈæn.ə.məl ˈɡɑːr.di.ən.ʃɪp/
Animal guardianship is when a person takes care of an animal and keeps it safe.
The shelter teaches children about animal guardianship so they learn to be kind to pets.
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2. The legal role of being responsible for an animal's needs and well-being.
The court gave her animal guardianship of the rescued dog.
3. A program where people look after wild or farm animals in their community.
The school started an animal guardianship club to help care for the local park ducks.
4. The duty of protecting animals from harm and cruelty.
Animal guardianship means speaking up when you see an animal being hurt.