Seems everyone I know got a puppy over the past 18 months. Sure everyone will be happier & everyone will live longer. And everyone now has a use for left-over plastic bags.
But mechanical pets offer some health benefits too.
The Sony robo-dog responds when stroked, chases a ball and perks up when it hears a familiar voice.
Which do you prefer? Robo or Sasha?
Rick McCharles 
Well personally I prefer the REAL Sasha, but Oliver is close a second….
That dog on the right is awful cute! Such a good girl.