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ANIMAL SHELTER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Farm Animals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- animal shelter
1, record 1, English, animal%20shelter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- animal shed 1, record 1, English, animal%20shed
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A structure used for livestock. 1, record 1, English, - animal%20shelter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- abri pour les animaux
1, record 1, French, abri%20pour%20les%20animaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- animal shelter
1, record 2, English, animal%20shelter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
animal shelter: an item in the "Structures" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - animal%20shelter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abri pour animaux
1, record 2, French, abri%20pour%20animaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abri pour animaux : objet de la classe «Constructions» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - abri%20pour%20animaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Pets
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Bide Awhile Animal Shelter
1, record 3, English, Bide%20Awhile%20Animal%20Shelter
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Bide Awhile 1, record 3, English, Bide%20Awhile
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Bide Awhile is a no kill shelter] dedicated to: rescuing and caring for unwanted and abandoned animals; finding a suitable and caring home for each animal; providing an environment that’s free from the threat of unwarranted euthanasia; cultivating awareness, respect, and appreciation for ... animal companions; vigorously promoting spaying and neutering; [and] managing ... resources and contributions in a responsible manner. 2, record 3, English, - Bide%20Awhile%20Animal%20Shelter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bide Awhile Animal Shelter
1, record 3, French, Bide%20Awhile%20Animal%20Shelter
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Bide Awhile 1, record 3, French, Bide%20Awhile
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Protection of Farm Animals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Carleton County Animal Shelter Inc.
1, record 4, English, Carleton%20County%20Animal%20Shelter%20Inc%2E
correct, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 2, record 4, English, - Carleton%20County%20Animal%20Shelter%20Inc%2E
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Carleton County Animal Shelter Inc.
1, record 4, French, Carleton%20County%20Animal%20Shelter%20Inc%2E
correct, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 4, French, - Carleton%20County%20Animal%20Shelter%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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