I understand that people get very excited about mabari puppies and the chance to bond with them. That's all fine and well, but I want to impress upon everyone the importance of all the other dogs that not only need good homes, but could be excellent companions out in the field.

Yes, before anyone makes any sarcastic quips, I'm Fereldan by birth. I never personally had a dog until after I'd joined the Seekers, so we aren't all 'dog lords'. But even so, it's important to realize that with proper training and care, your typical non-mabari dog can be taught to be an invaluable asset, and I'd like for people to understand that bonding with a mabari is a special thing, that not everyone who might be waiting for the next litter of pups is going to have a chance to ever be chosen.

So on this point, I would like to work with the locals and with our kennelmasters to assist with rescuing dogs around Kirkwall. I do not intend for it to be a place to drop off any unwanted pets, of course, but housing should be an option. Those who are interested in having a field companion of their own could get matched up with a dog and learn how to train them for whatever they need to--attack, discretion, and of course to learn how to take care of them properly.

But that also requires help from within the Inquisition. Time, a little money, donations of food, people who don't mind handling potentially timid or dangerous dogs around the city.

...This might seem like a case of focusing on something pointless and sentimental, but it will be good for the city, help the locals trust us just a little bit further, and assist us individually with companions and fellow soldiers. I'm asking for interest in case others see the potential of this idea.

Hello, Inquisition. This is Alistair.

Since there are so many new faces around, I need to let you all know that are Wardens here. We're relatively safe to be around, none of us are bound to any demons, the griffons are ours but we're sharing, and if you have any complaints about the noise, how much food we eat, or our hygiene, you can swallow them, because we're busy.

Any serious complaints, though, you can bring to me. Or to Nathaniel Howe. Whichever of us you think is less handsome. I'm keeping a tally.

And if you're traveling anywhere darkspawn like to hang about, let us know. We can send someone with you. If you slip us some coin, we might even make them bathe first.

[ By them, he means himself. He's the dirtiest. ]