Photographs and text tell the story of twelve-year-old Cass as he builds his own flock starting with orphaned lambs, and helps out on his family's sheep ranch in Wyoming.
A young lamb that is rescued by a farmer and raised with the family's sheepdog grows up thinking of himself as a dog, and his ability to herd sheep proves very valuable during a severe snowstorm.
An introduction to Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, discussing their physical characteristics, agility, habitat, behavior, care and growth of the young, natural enemies, and need for protection.