Dira Delivers to the 9's!

Wow what a day!  Dira delivered 9 beautiful puppies in about 3 1/2 hours.  All are healthy and mom is doing great!  The miracle of new life and all that goes with the birth of animals is pretty incredible.  How do they know to do the things they need to do?  I was so grateful that Dira's instinct kicked in right from the start, I wouldn't have known to do everything that need to be done, but she did.  3 boys and 6 girls, not bad for a days work.  So grateful for miracles and so grateful to be a witness to such a spiritual event, what a way to spend a Sunday!  Congratulations Dira and your new family!

The nap after the last one was delivered, whew!

Who are all these strange little creatures and why do they keep calling me momma?