Well, it was their fault for being irrational in the first place. Seriously, what is with some humans who hate solely based on origins? ...Not that some canines were any different, but still!

'I know,' Koromaru barked, tilting his head to the side. Wait, this person understood him? 'I'll stay with you if it helps.'

Because ringleader please. Even the dog is silently judging you and he may or may not like headpats.