I'm the same way. I have to be more careful now that I'm alone b/c I crave comfort food almost constantly and if it's in the house, I will eat the whole thing. I recently stocked up on sugar free pudding since it has the comfort factor. My PDoc said it's a good alternative to what I usually eat.

I get the doggy comfort, too. I like dogs that have fur that I can run my fingers through. I find it extremely soothing. I like having my dog next to me when I'm driving, especially when traffic is bad.