Because it's just not natural otherwise

He had almost dozed off when his half kidded sleepy eyes caught sight of something moving closer. Actually there was three somethings if he squinted. His ears went erect. With the snow he couldn't scent them but maybe they were pack mates come to take him home. Though he couldn't remember anyone as short as the two. His pack had been mainly bigger and stockier wolves. So probably not. He'd best go see though.

He stood up and shook the sleep from his form. Then he was moving. Maybe they could hear him already but he was expecting that. He creeped back down the stairs, stopping on a step where he could peer from the darkness at them. Definitely not pack mates. His singed tail went up and he let loose a growl. Pretty intimidating if he did say so himself, though the Male probably wouldn't be scared of a puppy growl. He didn't budge from his step though. He knew it likely wouldn't hold the male if he tried to climb the steps. Find your own den buddy! This one's mine! he wasnt afraid one bit to stake his claim. He found it first.

Listen!