There are the monsters in the caves. I believe some of them are edible - you can ask the other residents here if you wish to be sure.

[He's all about cooperation and helping each other. That provides plenty of hope, after all.]

I won't create animals simply for you to kill them. Some canned meat is available in the shops, as well as the fish and monsters. If you wish for something else, we can make a deal. However, if your dog grows ill and dies, I will bring him back as I would the humans here, if you wish.