Mountain lion blamed in dog’s death

MEEKER — John and Sherri Purkey lost one of their Chihuahuas on Sunday night. The Purkeys think the dog was the victim of a mountain lion attack.
“We have heard of some sightings in our area,” Sherri said. “But we haven’t seen any ourselves.”
The Purkeys live in Sage Hills, in the north part of town.
“John took the body to the DOW and they took pictures,” Sherri said. “Whomever he talked to there said…