<P> Mama is Billy's mother . Similarly to Papa, she also will do just about anything to see Billy happy . </P> <P> Papa is Billy's father . He knew getting two puppies for $50 was out of the question . When Billy is upset over not getting them, he buys him three steel traps to make him feel better (but he ends up catching Samie, the family cat, with them). He teaches him how to use them . He is very proud of Billy's determination and commitment to his dogs and hunting raccoons and of his development into a young man . He is the one who always calms Mama's fears about Billy's safety . </P> <P> Grandpa is Billy's grandfather . He owns a country general store that is well known in the Ozarks . When Billy finally saves $50, he helps him to get the dogs . He is astonished to the point of tears; he is so proud of Billy's hard work and dedication . He frequently helps him out, such as when they made the scarecrow in front of the big sycamore tree to keep the raccoon from escaping . Billy greatly respects and appreciates his advice and help . Grandpa goes with Billy and his father to the championship coonhunt . During the hunt he trips over a stick and sprains his ankle very badly . Spraining his ankle gives Billy a reason to stay in the Ozarks, while the rest of Billy's family moves to town . </P> <P> Billy has three sisters who are in love with the dogs, mostly Little Ann, and all three of the sisters have blue eyes and blonde hair . </P>

Names of the dogs in where the red fern grows