My 75-year-old sister almost died from acute kidney failure following a major flare of autoimmune vasculitis. When I spoke with the doctors, they said she would not be able to keep her pets (two little dogs, two cats) because it would not be safe. She'll be on immunosuppressants from here on out, and exposure to live pets will be too dangerous. I didn't realize there was such a thing as a robotic companion animal for adults, but a friend of ours said she was looking into a robotic dog from Japan. (Yeah, one of those really expensive futuristic plastic ones.) I started researching and watching videos on YouTube, and I thought this Joy For All cat would be perfect for her. Her cats have always climbed up on the desk between her iMac monitor and her keyboard drawer and been a constant presence. Joy For All also has a dog version of this companion pet, but knowing my sister, it will be the cats she misses the most. This kitty can lie on her desk and be responsive to her when she needs it but go to sleep when she's embroiled in work. I just got word my sister's new kitty has been delivered to her home and is waiting for her on the dining room table. She won't be out of rehab for at least a few weeks, but I'm so glad to know she won't be completely alone when she gets back home. I mean, hey, she refers to her Roomba as 34;My manservant, Raul34; and talks to him, so I know she'll be really tickled with this robotic cat. I just thank goodness that these are available. I was really worried that my sister, who has had cats her whole life, was at risk of sinking into a bad depression after all she has been through. But what a great kitty this is! I want one, too!
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[5 of 5 Stars!]