It's all coming true!!!!

[madgirl]

I've got to see a fatty with a belly wheel before i die!

[Floyd-the-k]

furbies must have been anticipated in 2000 Ad somewhere surely

[Devons Daddy]

furbies as in interactive pets
yes ages ago.
in dredd .not a whole story but i do remeber somewhere seeing droid companions such a cats and dogs on many occasions.

long before the Aibo and furbie. liklley around the time of the ZX81 i expect.