My girls always have their babies in their whelping box next to my bed at night. When their babies are sleeping and quiet it is not unusual for me to awaken to mom sleeping next to me. As soon as the puppies make any noise they are gone back to the babies. I think they just miss their cuddle time with me. (they love us too) If the babies are quiet and well fed, I don't think I would worry about this. Maybe leave an opening in the ex-pen so she can come and go. |