While taking the online DMV practice test, I saw an interesting question.
The primary traveling aids for a blind person include:
One of the multiple-choice answers is "a red cane and a trained guide cat". Now, how many people have seen a trained guide cat? I sure haven't. In fact, I haven't seen many people walking their cat at all, save for on television. And even less of those cats were actually walking on the leash. But seriously, people, don't drag your poor cat across the ground. Unless you want to be a scratching post later, or find cat poop in your shoe.
Of course, some people have actually got their feline to walk with them on a leash. Now you can parade around town, showing off your beautiful tabby, or Siamese, or whatever the case might be.
So, why not have a trained guide cat? Imagine walking down the street with your beloved Felix, or Tigger, or whatever you've named your Russian Blue. They also have some distinct advantages over guide dogs. They don't slobber, they're self-cleaning, and they purr. What could be better? Certain breeds would be favored for this work, and some wouldn't be used. In example, Persians would be unacceptable breeds for use as guide cats. They always look so grumpy. Of course, I'd be a sourpuss, too, if someone hit me in the face with a frying pan.
But why stick to domestic cats, or part-domestics like the Savannah (part house-cat, part serval)? Why not be the most awesome person in town, and walk down the street with something bigger? Ladies and gentlemen, I now present... the guide puma.
The guide puma (Puma concolor) is an epically awesome, specially trained service animal. Standing about 24-35 in (60-90 cm) at the shoulder, they're as tall as most guide dogs, if not more. They make an excellent companion animal, as well as a loyal protector.
For example, let's say it's after dark in a big city, and maybe it's not the safest of neighborhoods. You're far less likely to be mugged if you have a 100 lb mountain lion by your side. Or let's say there's a rude or otherwise unpleasant person who just won't leave you alone. A simple command to your trusty guide puma, and Fluffy will let out a fearsome scream. The person will then shriek with terror and run for their life, leaving you to go about your day in peace.
So there you have it. The best of service animals, all provided in a neat, whiskered, purring package. You're welcome.
So, why not have a trained guide cat? Imagine walking down the street with your beloved Felix, or Tigger, or whatever you've named your Russian Blue. They also have some distinct advantages over guide dogs. They don't slobber, they're self-cleaning, and they purr. What could be better? Certain breeds would be favored for this work, and some wouldn't be used. In example, Persians would be unacceptable breeds for use as guide cats. They always look so grumpy. Of course, I'd be a sourpuss, too, if someone hit me in the face with a frying pan.
But why stick to domestic cats, or part-domestics like the Savannah (part house-cat, part serval)? Why not be the most awesome person in town, and walk down the street with something bigger? Ladies and gentlemen, I now present... the guide puma.
The guide puma (Puma concolor) is an epically awesome, specially trained service animal. Standing about 24-35 in (60-90 cm) at the shoulder, they're as tall as most guide dogs, if not more. They make an excellent companion animal, as well as a loyal protector.
For example, let's say it's after dark in a big city, and maybe it's not the safest of neighborhoods. You're far less likely to be mugged if you have a 100 lb mountain lion by your side. Or let's say there's a rude or otherwise unpleasant person who just won't leave you alone. A simple command to your trusty guide puma, and Fluffy will let out a fearsome scream. The person will then shriek with terror and run for their life, leaving you to go about your day in peace.
So there you have it. The best of service animals, all provided in a neat, whiskered, purring package. You're welcome.
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