A care home in the U.K. has introduced ROBOTIC dogs and cats to tackle loneliness among its residents.  The “pets” have realistic fur and sensors that enable them to bark, purr, and sit . . . and can even roll over for scratches.  (Here’s video.) …………A dad named Chase Harris posted a touching video on TikTok, where he encourages his seven-year-old son with spina bifida to use a walker and step off a curb.  Chase told the media, quote, “We use this curb as a metaphor of us conquering an obstacle that could typically hold us back forever.  It’s basically a mountain that either we’re going to get over or we’re going to fall down.”  (Here’s the video.)………………And finally………… 

A woman who could not swim sprang into action to help save an 11-year-old autistic girl, who was drowning at a FL park.  Mai Garcia was collecting shells and accidentally slipped into the water.  Bridgett Addison saw her, ran in and was able to pull the girl to the embankment.  This happened earlier this month . . . and now, they were reunited for a local news report.  Bridgett says she doesn’t consider herself a hero, but believes that if you see someone in distress . . . you help them.