Submitted by Successful-Winter237 t3_ygn5jx in mildlyinteresting
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dammitknockitoff t1_iu9i3f4 wrote
The cat is simultaneously dead and alive. What a ripoff.
Successful-Winter237 OP t1_iu9l1ux wrote
Schrödinger's cat
Successful-Winter237 OP t1_iu9l4g6 wrote
Goochmanftw t1_iua145n wrote
Gonna blow your fuckin mind when you learn about service animals
NewBundleOfWar t1_iua21po wrote
I'm sorry, my point wasn't that there are no animals that exist to help the elderly; my point was that this item is used when patients want an animal but can't care for it. It is a shame there isn't more that can be done for companionship in these situations outside an inanimate object. Some may have a limitation that keeps them from properly caring for the animal, like timely feedings and cleaning up after them. Animals can be a fall-hazard.
Goochmanftw t1_iua48dd wrote
I completely understand your point now
mydarthkader t1_iuadg5h wrote
My in laws bought this for my father in law when he was in hospice. It moved and purrs. It's great for people with dementia because they don't have to take care of it, since it's a toy and not alive.
Successful-Winter237 OP t1_iuafrgy wrote
Jojopupperino t1_iubjj3x wrote
$120 seems excessive. this makes me sad.
Successful-Winter237 OP t1_iucqoa1 wrote
Still cheaper than taking care of a real pet though…
Jojopupperino t1_iucvto1 wrote
Very true indeed!
NewBundleOfWar t1_iu9dui2 wrote
If you think about it from an evolutionary perspective, it makes sense. We need companionship. Just a shame animals weren't easier/safer to keep around for instances just like this.