he wanted to comfort her , but this was n't the time for it . she brushes a dimple with her lips , and i growl and rub my nose against her little one . she knew instantly , as soon as i walked in , what i had done to that beast of a man at the zoo . do you know how much bacteria is in a dogs mouth ? `` well , more than a little , but i just wanted you to know that i 'm just as freaked out about it as you are . '' 