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One bark, followed by another until the date was counted out. At first, Moon Runner thought Mother might be egging her on to play. A bit confused, but always ready, the girl pranced her forepaws in a one-two step until she parsed Mother’s true meaning.

Then, when Mother permitted, Moon Runner inspected her parent’s belly. Pink skin peeked through soft white fur and Mother’s teats had changed in preparation to nurse hungry mouths.

Moon Runner’s posture became small, submissive and gentle like a lamb’s ear, to show Mother she wished to help as Blood Spot had once done.

Then, she began to groom Mother’s shoulder by nibbling at her ruff.