the earth lumbers on

i am keeping this vague since i am not 100% sure what the dmg was to shadow - TL;DR version: dogmeat tries to shove/stagger shadow so that twister can get away- he then tries to bulltrample the dogs around junkyard so she can escape too.

As more wolves sprung from their hidden enclaves, Dogmeat was forced to assess the potential likelihood of death during this foray. As Shadow stumbled, it was a ripe opportunity to flip him over -- and Dogmeat, seasoned and brutish in his execution, could have ended his life there were it not for the influx of wolves that rushed to assist their leader.

With a snarl he countered Shadow's lunge for his paw -- contorting his body and lifting his front limbs, he sought to slam the Alpha's lowered muzzle towards the earth in a swift counter that was sure to halt the wolf's onslaught and prevent him from nearing Twister. He would use whatever he landed on to propel himself backwards like a battering ram come shattering to earth. It was here that Dogmeat's true finesse as a fighter was evident -- in a graceless pirouette that carried his momentum, the dog pivoted and charged towards the small congregation that had gathered about Junkyard Dog.

Being that he had never once slowed his impulsion since his initial advancement towards Shadow, the momentum behind his barreling body was staggering -- with his head lowered and shoulders arched the brute sought to clobber the yearlings aside, hopefully allowing an avenue of escape for Junkyard Dog -- and hopefully Outlaw as well.

Dogmeat had little time to reflect upon the injuries that may have been inflicted upon him during his mad rush -- it was clear with each hammering step that the belligerent juggernaut would mow down any that stood between him and his comrade's safety. They would flee for now, but if the silver-furred Alpha did not keep his word Dogmeat would return with vengeance in his teeth.