Animals can be a valuable asset to your fortress. Build 'Pastures' (i-p) for livestock like 'Cows' and 'Sheep' for milk, meat, and wool. Establish a 'Kennel' (b-w-k) to breed 'Dogs' and 'Cats' for pest control and companionship. 'War Dogs' (v-a) can be trained to defend your dwarves. Exotic animals captured in 'Cage Traps' (b-T-c) can be tamed by a 'Animal Trainer' (v-l) and used for defense or as valuable trade goods. build 'Cages' (b-j-c) and 'Restraints' (b-j-r).
