Guarding the House
July 18, 2002

I was quietly reading at home one sunny evening while Goldie kept watch outside the front door. All of a sudden he started barking frantically. He scrambled to his feet and raced down the steps.

I got to the door as quickly as possible and followed him halfway down the steps. There he was, sparring with a black bear right in front of our garbage cans. The bear was swatting at him and Goldie was charging in and out. I SCREAMED for him to come, but he takes his guard duty seriously. The bear finally turned and fled, with Goldie in hot pursuit. Dennis was proud of him!

The photo was taken by neighbors who were quietly enjoying their breakfast when they heard a sound. They looked up to see this bear at their window! Oddly, they were having porridge....