What Is a Dog Shelter Called?

An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals – mostly dogs and cats – are housed.
The word "pound" has its origins in the animal pounds of agricultural communities, where stray livestock would be penned or impounded until they were claimed by their owners.
Typically dog shelters are facilities to house homeless dogs as they await adoption.
Stray, lost or abandoned pets picked up off the streets are usually transported to the local animal shelter, or pound.
What is a shelter made for a dog called?

Spanish: "Casa para perros".
French: "Niche pour chien".
It may also be called animal care and control.
Municipal shelters limit animals to local areas.
Owners can build custom doghouses using suitable materials for their dogs’ needs.

A doghouse, also known as a kennel, provides dogs with a sense of security and protection from weather.
Leaving pets outside overnight in extreme temperatures without food and shelter can be a crime.
Letting dogs sleep outside in cold weather is okay with thick coats and protections.
Doghouse materials include hardboard, hard wood, plywood, and plastic.
Nearly 400 dogs call a shelter home as they wait for forever homes.