FAQ: Can My Cat Catch the Dot If It Stands Very Still?

Our customer service desk, staffed by Pinpoint between naps, receives roughly nine questions a week. We have grouped the most common ones below. Answers are provided with total confidence and no supporting evidence.

Can my cat catch the dot if it stands very still?

No. We have tested this thoroughly. A still cat is a cat that has stopped hunting and started waiting, and the dot is unmoved by waiting. The dot is the only creature in the house with no schedule.

Why does my cat look at me when the dot disappears?

Because you are the dot’s supplier. In the mind of your cat, you have the contract. This is why we recommend wearing a plain top when you use the Precision Beam, so you are not mistaken for the dot itself.

Can the dot go through a window?

Technically yes, and it goes a long way. We do not advise this. A cat that sees a dot crossing the garden may believe the garden has been infiltrated, and will insist that you inspect it, one bush at a time, until dusk.

What colour should my pointer be?

Red. It is in our name. Our market research, conducted by asking Pinpoint, found that green was “a bit much”, blue was “a lie”, and purple was “the colour of a cat who has given up.”

Is it normal for my cat to pounce on my foot?

Yes, if your foot is next to the dot. In this case you are a part of the hunting ground, and we regret to say that you are, to the cat, a cliff.

My cat has stopped chasing the dot and now only stares at it. What should I do?

Congratulations. Your cat has become a philosopher. We recommend you leave her to it and bring snacks. She has questions about the nature of light, and she is not going to ask them aloud.

Where can I buy a replacement dot?

You cannot. The dot is not a physical object. It is a feeling you are lending to a floor. If you have lost it, please turn the pointer on again.

How do I contact Red Dot Supply Company?

Use the contact page, or stand in the hallway and say our name three times. Pinpoint will arrive eventually, with an expression we have never been able to read.