This picture was taken on August 25, 2005.

Taken a day before the pups birth. Maochai at this time, didn't eat much. She started avoiding food and water. She roamed around the room and basically the whole house looking for a comfortable place for her. She looked for a place where there is silence, less people passing by, and so on.

Her breathing is so fast that we knew she will give birth in less than 2 days. Her teats are starting to lactate and she kept on licking her genitals and tummy often.