Domestic animals are animals that are kept by humans for various purposes such as work, food, or as pets. They are trained to help people and people take care of them. Some examples of domestic animals include dogs, cats, horses, cows, oxen, hens, sheep, and goats. Domestic animals are very useful to humans in many ways. For example, cows provide us with dairy products, goats with meat, and chickens with eggs and meat. Cows, buffaloes, and horses are used as a medium for transportation. Dogs and cats provide us with companionship, and dogs also provide protection.