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Robin Abcarian: I'm the foster mom of 4 pit bull mix puppies, and loving it

Robin Abcarian's 6- week-old litter-mate foster puppies, Paddington, Boo-Boo, Pooh and Charmin, from the Wags& Walks rescue in West Los Angeles, which is dedicated to ending euthanasia in animal shelters.

Just before Christmas, my animal-loving daughter Chloe moved back to L.A. from grad school in Connecticut. She brought her pet rabbit, Sweet Pea, with her on the plane, and moved in with her fiance, who was already living with their elderly cat, Ferdinand.

I was slightly annoyed when Chloe announced that she and Anton had taken in a hugely pregnant rescue dog, Laney, and they might not be able to participate in family holiday events, as the dog was on the verge of exploding with offspring. Also, the folks at Wags & Walks, the rescue they were working with, told her that Laney, in her pregnant state, might be "reactive" around other dogs.

Really? I

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