保ほ護ご犬けん

noun

rescue dog; shelter dog

Refers to a dog that has been taken in by an animal shelter or rescue organization, often after being abandoned or stray. The term emphasizes the dog's status as being under protection.

• 保ほ護ご犬けんを家か族ぞくに迎むかえることにしました。

  We decided to welcome a rescue dog into our family.

• このシェルターには多おおくの保ほ護ご犬けんがいます。

  There are many shelter dogs at this shelter.