Out Our Way: Jack, Doc and me - Psalm 91

Out our way, the bond between humans and domesticated animals can be quite strong. “Jack” the Rez dog was more than a pet; he was also a friend and at least once a protector. Mountain lions, although rare, still roam the Bear Paws and have been known to attack people on occasion. They are also known sometimes to come to town. A friend told me of seeing one in her backyard one morning, and a few years ago, as I was taking Doc out of the paddock to saddle him up, I noticed him become very agitated. Although we were still within city limits on the edge of town, glancing over his back as I...