The dogs were a motley crew, a veritable cross-section of all the major breeds in the world.  When they saw and scented Ali, tails began wagging and they barked enthusiastically.  Warren laughed, "It looks like they want to play with you.  Tell you what, you seem to be a dog person so do you want to play with the dogs?"  Warren walked over to the double gate leading into the pen.  "I just need to head into the house to finish packing up all the groceries so you can have some time with them alone okay?"<br/><br/>Of course, he also needed to check up on Maria to see how his girl was doing.  Then afterwards, he'd bring out some drinks as part of being a gracious host.  "It won't take too long and besides I think they'll be happy to play with someone new."