Description

A pet is a domesticated animal that is kept by humans for companionship, entertainment, or as a working animal. Common examples of pets include dogs, cats, fish, birds, and small mammals such as rats . Pets can provide emotional and physical benefits to their owners, such as reducing stress and loneliness, and promoting physical activity. Some pets are also trained to perform specific tasks, such as guiding the blind or detecting seizures in people with epilepsy.