/ Dictionary / Index A animal shelter: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: an'imal shel"ter Pronunciation: [key] an establishment, esp. one supported by charitable contributions, that provides a temporary home for dogs, cats, and other animals that are offered for adoption. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. animal rights animal spirits Related Content Daily Word Quiz: careening Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language