For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife.

对一些人来说，动物比丈夫或妻子更能给他们带来安慰。

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In fact, in the US, people often decorate their homes with pictures of cows. The animal is associated with the comfort and quiet of a country home.

事实上，在美国，人们常用奶牛图片来装饰屋子，她们总是和宁静舒适的乡村生活联系在一起。

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One animal expert suggested that it may be as simple as Oscar enjoying the comfort of heated blankets placed on dying patients [Source: NPR].

另一动物专家甚至认为奥斯卡只是单纯的为了享受临终病人身旁加热毯子的温暖。

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I'm the dog handler, searching for bodies, that has to comfort my animal when only death remains.

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If the dog only provides emotional comfort and support, it is not considered a service animal, the ADA says.

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