[Looks over to the Poochyena and goes "Wan Wan!" in return. Although, Wanko is more better at speaking dog than him. Then he'll direct his look down at the Growlithe again who is looking rather uneasy at the Poochyena.]

Eh? No, it was nothing like that. I saw him injured while I was around here, so I wanted to help him out. I couldn't believe him hanging there, you know?

[And now it's giving him an (unsure) look as if saying "WHY DO YOU SEE ME AS A MAN...."]