I never created DC canon.
Reverend Howell remained by a few shelves while Supergirl chose which stuffed animals she wanted. He had to admit that he spoiled her every now and then. Supergirl was the one protecting him from territorial and hungry Smallville animals. The ones responsible for taking Reverend Howell in after his master left him behind? Jonathan and Martha Kent. He watched while she picked a handful of animals and gave them to him.
After Reverend Howell bought the animals, he eventually returned to Smallville as a scowl materialized on his face slowly.
Several snarling territorial creatures showed up.
Reverend Howell battled them.
THE END