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When dogs, cats are domestic furry nurses

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Paul Okello is 72 years old and swears he would be dead were it not for his dog which has also brought him laughs, companionship, and general well-being.

Okello is widowed and doesn't live with his children adult children and for the last five years, he has been drawing emotional support from his dog.

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