rescue dog
noun/ˈreskjuː dɒɡ/
/ˈreskjuː dɔːɡ/
- a dog that has been rescued after being treated badly
- Anyone thinking of buying a dog should think about adopting a rescue dog.
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- a dog that is trained to take part in rescue operations
- Training a search and rescue dog can take as long as three years.
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