Possible Clues:

• Ward ___ (minor politico)
• Ward ___ (old political operative)
• City Hall henchman
• Obedient dog, at times
• Creep about shelter, foremost for homeless from the East
• Dog following its owner closely
• "Blue" or "Red" cattle dog
• 'Blue' or 'Red' cattle dog
• Type of dog, slippery creature, grabbed by that lady
• Ward --- (canvassing politician)