Definition
Programs that provide protection and care for unwanted pets or stray animals, and hold them for a specified period of time to provide an opportunity for owners to claim them prior to offering them for adoption. Included are shelters that euthanize the animals if not adopted within a specified amount of time, as well as "no kill" shelters that will keep the animals until they are adopted.
URL Name
PD-7600-0600
Third Level Code
PD-7600
Taxonomy Code
PD-7600.0600
Parent Code
PD-7600
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PD
Fourth Level Code
PD-7600-0600
Use References
Animal Shelter Programs, Homeless Animal Care, Pet Shelters, Unwanted Animal Care, Unwanted Pet Care, Cat Shelters, Dog Shelters
Publication Status
Online