The dog was cautious around Clark, but his gentle movements (and the fact that he and Kon smelled a little similar) eventually led him to lean forward and let Clark pet him. The petting was rewarded by the dog licking his hand.

"It sounds like Ma would kill me when I finally bring him home someday. And Pa would give me the eye."

Kon is one of those firm believers that there's a way to reverse it all. Just try and make him think otherwise.

"And with Krypto, I figured if Krypto shows up, or we fix it all and go home, then Krypto would have a friend."