Animal Adoption Terms

verb to take on or accept as one's own, especially legally or formally

• Many families choose to adopt children from different countries.
• My cousin and his wife are looking to adopt a baby.
• We're thinking about adopting a furry friend from the shelter.
• Businesses need to adopt new strategies to stay competitive in the market.

noun the quality or state of being suitable for adoption or capable of being adopted

• The shelter evaluates each dog's adoptability before putting them up for adoption.
• I can tell by his friendly demeanor that he has high adoptability.
• That pup has major adoptability - everyone at the shelter loves him!
• Her adaptability in new situations is a testament to her adoptability in various environments.

adjective describing something or someone that is able to be adopted

• The animal shelter has many adoptable pets waiting for loving homes.
• There are so many cute adoptable dogs at the shelter!
• Check out these adoptable fur babies looking for a forever home!
• The new software update comes with many adoptable features for users to choose from.