Patrick Lewis lives in a house or trailer beside a lake. He has admitted to having a drinking problem. According to Ricky, he and Julian made 15 attempts in the three months prior to the film's events trying to kill the dog, but it managed to evade them every time. They were paid $600 to do the job, but the neighbors were getting antsy because the dog was still alive after months of payment. After this run-in, Patrick decides to buy a handgun to defend himself and his dog if need be.