Why is a place where animals are housed called a POUND?

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2006-08-16 08:50:18 · 5 answers · asked by Samtino 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs

As in "Impound". Like if your car is towed and impounded...

2006-08-16 08:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Short for "impound".

2006-08-16 15:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Impound????

2006-08-16 16:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by J.E.B. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I really don't know the answer but maybe this web site can help you out.
http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ddusdogimpound.htm#s2

2006-08-16 16:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by ocm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because it is a place where they lock up dogs?

2006-08-16 15:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by Cracker <3 Beaner Bear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋