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Virtual and robotic pets represent a category at the intersection of consumer technology and pet care, offering a potential substitute for live pets when travel or temporary absence makes conventional pet ownership impractical. Attitudes toward such alternatives are shaped by generational familiarity with technology, lifestyle priorities, and the perceived adequacy of digital companionship.
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