Tuktu Hinterlands this is what you do, this is what you do

Clarence was vaguely aware of the two other males following him, looking for the puppies as well. The boy was ahead, however, nose moving down to the ground and red eyes turned forward. He followed the scent trail to a cluster of bushes, where it was much stronger. Though he couldn't see the pup, the scent was familiar. 

"Hey, buddy?" he called, crouching down in front of the bushes and hoping the kid would come out. "Remember me?"