These Tampa Bay seniors’ robotic pets aren’t real. The feelings they inspire are.
- Posted on July 21, 2026
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These Tampa Bay seniors’ robotic pets aren’t real. The feelings they inspire are.
In the lobby of Clear Bay Terrace apartments, someone set up a fake fire hydrant — a photo backdrop for people and their new pets. A plastic bench sat beside a tiny dog house. A sparkling banner proclaimed, “Let’s Pawty!” The room filled up fast that May morning. Scores of residents rolling in wheelchairs, pushing walkers. All of them lived alone. ...
