dog catcher meaning - English dictionary

Noun: * An employee of a municipal pound who is hired to round up stray dogs and cats: A person whose official job is to capture and impound dogs (and often other domestic animals like cats) that are found roaming freely without an owner in public areas.

The term "dog catcher" is used to refer to the specific municipal or city employee responsible for animal control, particularly the capture of stray animals. It is a compound noun that functions as a single unit.

Examples: * The stray dog was taken to the shelter by the dog catcher. * If your pet escapes, you might need to check with the dog catcher at the city pound. * She called the dog catcher to report a pack of loose dogs in the neighborhood.