* 保護 **する** 猫 protecting cat
  * 保護 **される** 猫 protected cat

But when the bold parts are removed, I don't know the exact meaning.

Which is the correct meaning for 保護猫? Protected cat or protecting cat?
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Which is the correct meaning for 保護猫? Protected cat or protecting cat?
Based on its usage at animal adoption websites like
[this](https://www.veterinary-adoption.com/description/), the word appears to
refer to the rescued cat itself, not the people or institution that is doing
the rescuing.
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