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Which 20th-century advocate is most closely associated with the animal sanctuary movement?

sanctuary

[sangk-choo-er-ee] / ˈsæŋk tʃuˌɛr i /
NOUN
church; holiest room or area in religious building
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“Originally celebrated for its connection to former owner Richard Simmons and the private sanctuary he created, the property is now being reintroduced as a compelling canvas for transformation,” Rosten explains.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

The church would retain ownership of a new ground-floor sanctuary, while 13 stories of affordable senior apartments rise overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Today, the bears are now adjusting to a totally different world among the trees and grass at Wild Ireland, a sanctuary for rescued animals in County Donegal.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Since Gov. Gavin Newsom established the “30x30” initiative in 2020, virtually all of the increase in protected waters has come from a single marine sanctuary created by the federal government in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

The door is wide open, the sanctuary is packed, flowing out to the street.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

The charity, which was established in 1964, said it had already started the process of rehoming monkeys to selected sanctuaries and organisations, and that their welfare remained its "top priority".

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

In recent decades, sightings were rare and Florida classified them extirpated, insisting that any spotted in nature were escapees from zoos or sanctuaries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

The rising cost of food and veterinary services, which can put even individual pet owners in difficult situations, creates an even bigger burden on sanctuaries and rescues caring for so many animals.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

Jackson, of “Pulp Fiction” and Marvel fame, said sanctuaries are willing to take in Tina and Billy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

Every Sunday they made their way to their sanctuaries and fervently prayed to the Lord to send them a sign that democracy would come to them.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly


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