^Wouldn't being more intelligent than a dog put them above the dog in terms of importance? Out of context it is dickish to hit the dog, but if it's trying to eat a baby I'm pretty sure it's justified.
At first I wanted Marisa to die because she hit the dog. I love dogs. But then again, as the comments said, she saved the dog. So she deserves to live..just one more day, that is.
Flying in the-Are you alright, ze!?Ran-shamaa!Cheeeeeen!