Recent Examples on the WebAfter all, the virus infects not just domestic animals, but wild ones, too: It could be carried by a pigeon or a barn swallow.—Eric Boodman, STAT, 16 July 2024 People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals — raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes — which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment, the agency said.—Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024 Herders also castrate their domestic animals to keep them from fighting with other animals in the herd or attacking humans.—Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024 Indiana law states that a person who forcibly enters a vehicle to remove a domestic animal is responsible for half of the cost of repairing the vehicle damage directly caused by the person's forcible entry if certain criteria aren't met.—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for domestic animal
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'domestic animal.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Share