Our dog needs a friend because his best friend is likely to die in the near future. We think it will work in place of another dog. You may hear a faint noise that accompanies "believes she's breathing." Some people say they say "heartbeat," but I think that's an exaggeration. However, this completely fools the dog. Looks very vital. I hope when the time comes he sleeps with that pooch. Other people say it's a good sleeping companion for dogs. Your photo is not true. I am happy with the purchase.