A litter of newborn puppies slept soundly at her feet, curled up in a soft, warm bundle. They were Luna’s entire world now.

Last night, Luna went through a challenging labor. Each soft whimper, each painful contraction, she endured. She was not afraid, only worried. Would her tiny babies be born safely? She used all her strength to bring each little life into the world, and when she heard their first cries, a feeling of relief and happiness spread through her entire body.

Now, looking at her sleeping litter, Luna smiled. She had become noticeably thinner, her fur was no longer as sleek as before, and dark circles were visible under her eyes. She remembered the afternoons spent running and playing in the grass, the times her owner would pet and brush her. But all of that now gave way to a more noble responsibility: being a mother.

This morning, when her owner posted the picture of her and her puppies on social media, Luna saw them scroll through their phone and smile. She didn’t understand what “likes” or “comments” were, but she could feel the love her owner had for her and her babies. Even though the picture didn’t get as many “likes” as others, to Luna, that wasn’t important.

The most important thing for her right now was the steady breathing of her children, the tiny tails wiggling in their dreams. She knew that from now on, her life would revolve around these little angels. She would stay up all night to watch over them, nurse them, lick them clean, and teach them their first lessons about life.

That picture, with the humorous caption “No one has the time to like my picture,” might make many people laugh, but deep down, it tells a story of a mother’s silent sacrifice. Luna didn’t need “likes”; she just needed to see her children grow up healthy and safe. Her maternal love was simple, sincere, and great like that.