dogcatcher

Example Sentences

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From the governor’s office on down to the local dogcatcher, any government worker could avoid scrutiny with just a letter alleging abuse.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

In one Vermont town, even the dogcatcher is an elected official.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2021

“I just can’t see it being stopped. You get enough signatures and you can recall the dogcatcher, for God’s sake.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2021

As dogcatcher, he customized the wording on his truck to read “Dawg Kecher,” and he staunchly refused to follow local guidelines requiring the euthanizing of some dogs.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2019

The law is so broad that every public official in the country — from a U.S. senator to a local dogcatcher — is subject to prosecution for accepting gifts from private interests.

From Washington Post