How to Use kennel in a Sentence

kennel

1 of 2 noun
  • Some of the dogs killed were owned by the kennel's owners.
    — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Be sure to make time to visit the kennels and hang out with the dogs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
  • This kennel comes in four sizes to fit dogs up to 100 pounds.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 8 July 2023
  • The couple walked through the woods with the baby in the kennel.
    — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The dogs shake in fear and cling to the wall or each other inside their kennels.
    — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The donor can write a message that will be displayed in a heart by the pet’s kennel.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The donor can write a message that will be displayed in a heart by the pet’s kennel.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This guy, who has the cutest ears, is a total sweetheart and does very well in his kennel.
    — Teryn Jones, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • When buying a kennel, think about how big your dog will grow and choose a crate that will fit their adult size.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • There will also be kennels for pets in a separate area at each hub.
    — Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • But much of it is in the kennel, surrounded by barking dogs.
    — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
  • At one point, the shelter was completely out of kennels for cats.
    — Scott Turner | , al, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Casanova has won over the hearts of his human kennel buddies.
    — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the shelter dog loved having her in the kennel with him.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Paul videoed all of them moments before the murders, at the kennels.
    — Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Other structures include a garage, a hayloft and an old kennel.
    — Lauren Beale, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2021
  • Together, your pet and his kennel must weigh 25 pounds or less.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Its 175 kennels designed for one dog are each filled with two or three or even four dogs.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Workers reported getting hit by a dog kennel, a bed frame and a kayak.
    — Lauren Rosenblatt, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The only pets that should be left unattended are those kept in a kennel with a covered top.
    — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The dog kennels, the area where the bodies were found, have no animals inside.
    — Christina Maxouris, CNN, 1 Mar. 2023
  • But that wasn’t enough to draw potential owners to her kennel at an adoption event.
    — Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The pup can be seen glancing around his kennel with teary eyes, appearing scared and confused.
    — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Screenshots of the viral video show the pup looking outside her kennel.
    — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The video shows the soon-to-be family of four setting up the canine's kennel with a bed and toys.
    — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2023
  • The video shows a staff member reaching in to play with both of the cats, whose kennels are placed right next to each other.
    — Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
  • In the video, Josie appears to be trembling on her kennel bed, a sign of fear and distress.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
  • What kinds of animals can sail in the Cunard kennels?
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
  • There were also many problems with the quality of the kennels.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026

kennel

2 of 2 verb
  • In the shelter, he was kenneled with a dog who had deadly parvovirus.
    — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Let the pointers work the big country and then kennel them up and let your crazy dog work the leftover heavy cover.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 4 Dec. 2020
  • Crates can be especially useful, as some shelters may have specific rules in place about having pets kenneled at certain hours.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Considering an outbreak can last six months after the first sign of outbreak, those who plan to kennel their dogs during the holiday season are encouraged to vaccinate their dogs as soon as possible.
    — Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2023
  • Cases of the canine flu have been reported in Central Arkansas, and veterinarians recommend vaccinating dogs most at risk -- those that are kenneled, left at doggie day care, brought to dog shows or groomed at facilities with other dogs.
    — Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2023

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