This thing of all things is to be feared greatly, it has four paws not claws. With hair everywhere, along with a tiny tail. It can be a pet but it isn't a dog. What is it?
If you don't believe me with the pet thing you can look it up it has happened before
Osaka
Hmm... a rat? With "feared greatly", I think of the bubonic plague
God-Spear
I do like your thinking it does make a lot of sense but when I said feared greatly I meant more of fear for your life...if that makes sense.