Paws' understanding of the world beyond his wolf pack was limited, but he knew Jack. Jack, the man who had rescued him one harsh Alaskan winter after a territorial battle. Jack's : Jack exceptional kindness and care were a stark contrast to the cruelty Paws had experienced from other humans. Most of them, in Paws' experience, were indifferent or even hostile towards wolves and other animals. But Jack was different, his kindness a beacon of hope in Paws' world.