[In response, she just gave him a big nod!]

Of course! And besides, we got the police as back up! I'm sure they'll help out a defenseless puppy around! [Even though she doesn't really trust them...

But speaking of which...]

Hey, mind if I ask you something? Have you h- [Before she could even finish her sentence, there was some barking in distance.] Huh? Hey, boy, you got something?