A tired mother dog has made the internet laugh after a video showed her struggling to stay awake while feeding her hungry puppies. As her puppies happily nursed, exhaustion finally overwhelmed the dog, forcing her to blink more and more slowly until she closed her eyes.
Exhausted mom dog falls asleep while nursing her puppies
The video starts with the dog sitting in a blue kiddie pool while her puppies gather around her to nurse. She looks completely exhausted as her eyelids grow heavier with each passing second.
As the puppies continue feeding, the tired mom slowly closes her eyes and briefly falls asleep. Many parents found the moment relatable. The creator jokingly captioned the video, “A single mom who works two jobs,” before adding, “jk. Momma is TIRED, and it’s only the first week.”
Nursing an entire litter requires constant energy, and the sleepy mom’s expression says it all. Despite her obvious exhaustion, she remains seated with her puppies, struggling to keep her eyes open.
Her endless patience and obvious exhaustion quickly connected with viewers. One user joked, “If I close my eyes they’ll disappear.” Another viewer laughed, “She’s already sick of those kids.” A third commented, “Oh, she’s fighting for her life awwwww.”
One person imagined the dog’s inner thoughts, writing, “I’m sure in her mind she’s saying a mantra: ‘I love my life. I love this. I am with it. I am OK. I am a good doggie mom.’” Another added, “Typical…mom is at home with the kids, and WHERE IS THE FATHER?!?!”
Instagram account @lonewolf.ruffpups shared the adorable moment while featuring Shey and Bella alongside updates on their puppies. According to the account’s bio, the family is raising 10 Pit Bull/Rottweiler puppies, who are currently four weeks old and will soon be available for loving homes.
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