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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary

U.S. Department of Agriculture

animal control services

Definition: The provision of services in a municipality by authorized personnel to enforce animal control laws that support public safety and ensure the welfare of wild and domestic animals, including activities such as investigating animal cruelty incidents, licensing of animals, impounding stray animals, and controlling nuisance animals.
Definition Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Spanish: servicio de control animal

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