Sam makes a friend

Most of us either have or have had a dog as a companion, friend, to warm our feet and our hearts. They protect our home while we are away. They lay with us when we are not well, or sad. And they are described as "man's best friend".

That's not so much the case on the reservation. According to all accounts by Sam, dog's are considered "rats". They are kicked, beaten, and killed on a regular basis. The few dogs that are claimed as "pets" are excluded from these horrible acts. Fortunately, Sam made friends with one of those dogs.

Per Slim, this young pup, "He goes by MANY names (everybody has his or favorite):  Jayce, Butters, Butterscotch, Porkchop, Hey You, Frosting, Lucky, etc...  Sam calls him "Chase," and every time the dog sees Sam, he comes running to greet him and play in the snow with him."