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animal control
[an-uh-muhl kuhn-trohl]
noun
a government entity that takes custody of stray domestic animals and facilitates their return to or placement in a home environment, defends animals from abuse and neglect, and protects the public from aggressive or dangerous animals.
Someone needs to call animal control to deal with the feral cats in this neighborhood.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of animal control1
Example Sentences
Seven reports of dead and injured cats were filed with Santa Ana Animal Control, including animals suffering from broken backs and bloody faces, all near Acosta’s home, between November and April.
Officers from the Santa Ana and Westminster police departments, along with Santa Ana’s Animal Control Division, searched Acosta’s home in the 2300 block of West Wilshire Avenue on Wednesday morning and took him into custody.
The outlet reported that police said the woman was making “incoherent statements” and that the dog charged at one of the officers before animal control officials or the fire department could get to the scene.
The Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center recommended people to call their local animal control office or find more information online.
When the responsible party is identified and the case is completed, the Animal Control Unit will determine what citations will be appropriate.
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