I definitely believe that the epigraph is significant in this book. The turtle that died totally ties in with the whole notion that real animals are so desired and create a sense of solidity. The fact that the turtle died made me think about how the last beings on Earth that were "real" were fading into electrical machines.
Also, this "Mercerism" reminds me a lot of communism. It seems as if Rick needs a real animal, like his neighbor, to have an equal amount of possessions. The animal on the roof thing is really strange, too. But I guess flying in hover machines is a little out of the ordinary as well.
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