animalshelter
nounUK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˌʃel.tər/
US /ˈæn.ə.məl ˌʃel.tɚ/
A place where people take care of animals that need a home.
We adopted our puppy from the animal shelter.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A protected place where wild animals can live safely.
The forest is a natural animal shelter for deer and birds.
3. A building where lost or unwanted pets are kept until they find new homes.
The animal shelter was full of cats and dogs waiting for families.
4. A group that helps hurt or homeless animals.
She gives money to an animal shelter every month.