Pregnant Dog WORKS IT In Her Very Own Maternity Photo Shoot

Many expecting mothers decide to have maternity shoots to show off how far along they are, and that they can still feel beautiful in their skin. But humans aren’t the only who should be allowed to feel this good about themselves.

One Brazilian photographer, Ana Paula Grillo, had the pleasure of working with another kind of expectant parent in the form of her friend’s dog, Lilica.

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The pooch struck up an unexpected romance with the neighbor’s dog, which led to her pregnancy.

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Grillo wanted to show off the dog in all of her beautiful glory and help her feel loved and appreciated.

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And the results are simply beautiful.

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Lilica seems to understand how to work the camera, and shows off all of her best angles as the photographer snaps away.

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And she does it all with a big smile on her face too.

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She seems to beam with pride at her state and can’t wait to bring her new puppies into the world for the rest of it to enjoy.

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Since the photos have been taken, Lilica gave birth to five adorable puppies that have since been adopted to the owner’s adult children and their families.

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Although these photos are absolutely gorgeous, it’s important to remember to spay and neuter your pet so that unwanted litters of puppies aren’t brought into the world and placed in overcrowded shelters.

There are already plenty of dogs who are up for adoption, and reducing the population of the animals in shelters will help all of them to find a forever home of their own.

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