animalprotectionrules

noun
UK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl prəˈtek.ʃən ruːlz/
US /ˈæn.ə.məl prəˈtek.ʃən ruːlz/

Rules that keep animals safe and make sure people treat them kindly.

The shelter has animal protection rules that say every dog must get food, water, and a warm bed.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Laws made by a government to stop people from hurting animals.

The new animal protection rules make it illegal to leave a pet alone in a hot car.

3. Guidelines a zoo or farm follows to keep its animals healthy and happy.

The zoo's animal protection rules require big spaces for the elephants to walk.

4. A set of promises a pet owner makes to care for an animal properly.

Before adopting the rabbit, she signed animal protection rules about feeding and cleaning.