Meaning of the word "animal shelter" in English

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animal shelter

US /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˌʃel.tər/
UK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˌʃel.tər/
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Noun

1.

a place where animals that have been lost, abandoned, or mistreated are cared for

Example:
We adopted our dog from the local animal shelter.
Volunteers spend their weekends helping out at the animal shelter.
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