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Discover LudwigThe phrase "adopted a dog" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the act of taking in a dog from a shelter or rescue organization as a pet.
Example: "After much consideration, we finally adopted a dog from the local animal shelter."
Alternatives: "rescued a dog" or "took in a dog."
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They adopted a dog, Copper.
Eventually, he adopted a dog and a pet magpie, and toted an accordion.
The two, both 28, were married last fall and later adopted a dog, Carmelina.
("She can't be that much of a narcissist — she adopted a dog!") I promise everyone I won't do it.
A year and a half ago, the couple adopted a dog, Max, from Adopt a Boxer rescue (adoptaboxerrescue.com) and decided to hunt for a one-bedroom together.
Recently, my husband and I caved to relentless pressure from our children and adopted a dog from the local animal shelter.
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Groups apparently behave worse, too: at the end of last year, the London Assembly published a report describing how commuters on the packed (sardine-like, if you will) underground adopted a "dog-eat-dog" attitude.
* These young Papillon mixes are available for adoption from Adopt-a Dog shelter in Armonk, NY.
I had no intention to adopt a dog.
The young daughter adopts a dog, which seems to be a young man in a costume.
Those in one group were told to adopt a dog or cat.
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