VOICED:ÊGuide horse for the blind

Mona Ramunni, a blind woman, uses a miniature pony named Kelly as her guide animal due to religious restrictions on dogs. Kelly, trained to assist the blind, helps Mona navigate daily life, including taking the bus. Despite potential legal challenges to the definition of service animals, Mona values Kelly's companionship and the independence she provides. Miniature ponies have a longer lifespan than dogs, though they are more costly to maintain. Mona's life has been transformed by Kelly, offering her new possibilities and freedom.

Why did Mona choose a miniature pony as her guide animal?

• Ponies are more intelligent than dogs.

• She prefers ponies over dogs.

• Her religion restricts having dogs at home.

• Ponies are cheaper to maintain.

What is one of the benefits of having Kelly as Mona's guide animal?

• Kelly can fly over obstacles.

• Kelly is allowed on public transport.

• Kelly can talk to Mona.

• Kelly requires no training.

How does American law support Mona's use of Kelly?

• It provides free food for service animals.

• It permits service animals to accompany their owners everywhere.

• It mandates that all public places have facilities for ponies.

• It allows any animal to be a service animal.

What is a significant advantage of miniature ponies over service dogs?

• They are easier to train.

• They have a longer lifespan.

• They are more popular.

• They are less expensive to maintain.

What potential legal change could affect Mona's use of Kelly?

• A law increasing taxes on service animals.

• A law banning ponies from public transport.

• A law limiting service animals to only dogs.

• A law requiring all service animals to be registered.