animal stewardship
nounUK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˈstjuː.əd.ʃɪp/
US /ˈæn.ə.məl ˈstuː.ɚd.ʃɪp/
Animal stewardship means taking good care of animals and treating them kindly.
The farmer showed animal stewardship by giving his cows clean water and plenty of space to roam.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The practice of protecting wild animals and their natural homes.
The park rangers practice animal stewardship by protecting the forest and its wildlife.
3. The job of looking after farm animals in a safe and healthy way.
Good animal stewardship on the farm means keeping the barns clean and the sheep healthy.
4. A belief that people have a duty to treat all animals with respect.
Her animal stewardship led her to volunteer at the animal shelter every weekend.