The phrase "shelter environment" refers to a place where people or animals seeking protection or assistance are kept safe and provided with a place to live temporarily. Full definition
We have decades of experience dealing with every breed imaginable, and decades of experience dealing with the unique challenges of shelter environments. (animalhospitalsouthwest.com)
The animal shelter environment is a dynamic, and often times chaotic place. (tailsinc.com)
Maybe they're shy, or they just don't do well in the stressful shelter environment. (apurposefulrescue.org)