> Faith, an Akbash whose job was to protect Wissner’s sheep from predators, was nowhere to be found.

> The sheep were still grazing on the other side of the fence, but their guardian had vanished.

> ...

> According to Wissner, his dog was wearing a collar with a rabies tag and a halter bearing a plate with his name, address and contact information.

The caption for the photo:

> Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush with a herd of goats on the Arambel Ranch in western Wyoming. (Brittany Cole Bush)