rescue dog

English

A rescue dog at an animal rescue centre.

Noun

rescue dog (plural rescue dogs)

1. (chiefly British) A homeless, lost or abandoned dog which has been, or will be, re-homed by an animal rescue centre or charity; a rescued dog

   Synonym: (especially US) shelter dog

2. A dog utilised in search and rescue operations; a search-and-rescue dog

   Hypernym: working animal