Mitsy's entire body was quivering, then she raised her right paw and her body became as still as a statue. Tammy looked to what she was pointing at, and she froze as well. Her feet felt as if they were glued to the ground. Tammy picked up Mitsy and carried her into the camp. She quickly locked the door and pressed her back against it. Tammy peered out the window and breathed a sigh of relief as she saw the huge black bear amble off into the bush. This is the true story of the author, her dog Mitsy, and their encounter one hot summer day with a black bear!.