The cougar had her paws outstretched; her mouth open wide, showing long, cruel, white fangs; she was trying to pull the head of the dog to her.

Don held back with all his power, and so did Jones.
Moze and Sounder were tussling round her body.

Suddenly both ears of the dog pulled out, slit into ribbons.

Don had never uttered a sound, and once free, he made at her again with open jaws.

One blow sent him reeling and stunned.