dog catcher
The dog catcher gently places a stray puppy into the back of the animal control truck.
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.
- The role of a "dog catcher" is more formally known as an Animal Control Officer. This modern title reflects a broader scope of duties that can include rescuing injured wildlife, enforcing animal-related laws, and public education.
- The term can sometimes be used informally or humorously to describe someone who is trying to round up or collect things or people in a determined manner.
- With all the deadlines approaching, my manager has turned into a real dog catcher, chasing everyone for their reports.
- Animal Control Officer (n): The modern, formal job title that often replaces "dog catcher," encompassing a wider range of duties.
- Pound (n): The municipal facility where captured stray animals are held.
- Stray (adj/n): Referring to an animal that is lost or has no home, wandering freely.
- Animal control officer (more formal and contemporary)
- Poundkeeper (an older, less common term)
- To be in the doghouse: This is an idiom meaning to be in trouble or disfavored. It is related to the concept of a dog being sent away or punished, but it is not directly about the job of a dog catcher.
- I forgot our anniversary, so I'm in the doghouse with my wife.
The dog catcher gently places a stray puppy into the back of the animal control truck.
- an employee of a municipal pound who is hired to round up stray dogs and cats