"He's not. Not anymore. I claimed him. Now leave. Please." I insisted a little more before she left. I really didn't want to deal with her right now. One thing at a time, as usual. Only after she finally left did I resume my work. I knew he didn't like his head being touched or anything done with it. But it was necessary.<br/>I would be quiet while I made sure his head would heal properly. After I was finally done, I kissed his snout and scratched his fur, carefully.<br/>"We're all set, puppy. Are you hungry? Thirsty? Or do you just wanna go home and we'll deal with everything there?"